Tethered lighter than air turbine

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1978-09-29

1980-06-10

Powell, Jr., Everette A.

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Buoyant or inflatable working member

416 86, 416176, F03D 1100, F03D 106

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042070260

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure relates to a wind turbine comprising a lighter than air body affixed to a drive line. Vanes or fins are attached about the body and turn the body in response to air currents acting thereon. This turns the drive line to supply rotational energy to a load.

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patent: 1830985 (1931-11-01), Dreier
patent: 2730631 (1956-01-01), Dandini
patent: 3229517 (1966-01-01), Smith
patent: 3924827 (1975-12-01), Lois
patent: 3954236 (1976-05-01), Brown
patent: 4073516 (1978-02-01), Kling
patent: 4083652 (1978-04-01), Isaacson
patent: 4084102 (1978-04-01), Fry et al.
patent: 4124182 (1978-11-01), Loeb

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