Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – With means for controlling casing or flow guiding means in... – Natural fluid current force responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Look, Edward (Department: 3745)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
With means for controlling casing or flow guiding means in...
Natural fluid current force responsive
C415S071000, C416S009000, C416S120000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08002516
ABSTRACT:
A wind harnessing system comprises a substantially helical structure including at least a portion of a spiraling groove and at least one energy converter positioned at least partially within the portion of the spiraling groove. In other embodiments, wind grooves formed by adjacent bands which are fixed with respect to one another, carry energy converters which are moveable with respect to these fixed bands.
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Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
Cleveland State University
Look Edward
White Dwayne J
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