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2007-07-13

2010-02-02

Kershteyn, Igor (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Rotor having flow confining or deflecting web, shroud or...

Axially extending shroud ring or casing

C416S21000A, C416S21000A, C416S235000, C416S237000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654798

ABSTRACT:
A winglet includes a vertical member and a mounting member. The mounting member is configured to facilitate the mounting of the winglet to the tip of a fan blade. The vertical member is configured to extend perpendicularly relative the tip of a fan blade. Adding winglets to fan blades may improve the aerodynamics of the fan blades, and thereby increase efficiencies of a fan.

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