Wind turbine

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2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Look, Edward (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Radially extensible or retractible rotor working member

C416S13200B, C416S13200B, C416S142000, C416S240000, C415S004300

Reexamination Certificate

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10941180

ABSTRACT:
A wind turbine comprising: (1) a support portion; (2) a hub that is mounted to rotate adjacent the support portion; and (3) at least one turbine blade mounted adjacent the hub and that comprises both a rotor and a sail that is mounted adjacent the rotor. The rotor may be in the shape of an airfoil, and the sail is preferably mounted to be selectively extended and retracted adjacent the rotor. The wind turbine may include a boom that extends adjacent the rotor. In one embodiment, the sail is mounted so that the sail is stored adjacent within, or adjacent a rear surface of, the boom when the sail is in a retracted position. The exterior surface of the boom may be substantially in the shape of an airfoil. In one embodiment, the wind turbine is configured to selectively extend or retract its sails in response to varying weather conditions.

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