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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Edgar, Richard A. (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Method of operation

C416S079000, C416S131000, C415S906000

Reexamination Certificate

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11081895

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for generating electrical energy in a fluid environment, the apparatus including a wing member for disposition in the fluid and pivotally movable about an axis in response to flow of the fluid thereabout, connector rods each pivotally mounted at a first end thereof on the wing on opposite sides of the axis, a crank member attached to a second end of each of the connector rods and rotatable about a pivot axis by movement of the attached connector rod, a housing supporting the wing member, a gear system disposed in the housing, an axle interconnecting each of the crank members and the gear system, and an electrical generator disposed in the housing and driven by the gear system.

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