Wind Energy - March 2010 US Patent Application Review Series

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Table of Contents
F03D 01/02 - having a plurality of rotors . . . 17

F03D 01/04 - having stationary wind-guiding
means, e.g. with shrouds or channels . 17
F03D 01/06 - Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F03D 03/00 - Windmotors with rotation axis
substantially at right angle to wind
Table of Contents direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F03D 03/04 - having stationary wind-guiding
means, e.g. with shrouds or channels .
22
22
F03D 03/06 - Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
F03D 05/00 - Other windmotors . . . . . . . . 23
F03D 07/00 - Controlling windmotors . . . . . 24
F03D 07/02 - the windmotors having rotation
A few words from the editor 2 axis substantially in wind direction . . . 28
F03D 07/04 - Regulation, i.e. controlling
Table of Contents 3 automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
B23 - Other working of metal 4 F03D 07/06 - the windmotors having rotation
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting axis substantially at right angle to wind
metal parts or objects by metal-working direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
F03D 09/00 - Adaptations of windmotors for
techniques, not otherwise provided for . 4 special use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
B23P 15/04 - turbine or like blades from F03D 11/00 - Details, component parts, or
several pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
accessories not provided for in, orof
B60 - Electric equipment or propulsion of interest apart from, the other groups of
electrically-propelledvehicles 8 this subclass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
B60L 08/00 - Electric propulsion with power F03D 11/02 - Transmission of power, e.g.
supply from force of nature, e.g. sun, wind 8 using hollow exhausting blades . . . . . 49
F03D 11/04 - Mounting structures . . . . . . 49
B64 - Aeroplanes 9 F03G 04/00 - Devices for producing
B64C 31/06 - Kites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 mechanical power from geothermal
energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
B66 - Capstans 10
B66D 01/36 - Guiding, or otherwise ensuring F04 - Positive-displacement machines for
winding in an orderly manner, of ropes, liquids 49
cables, or chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 F04B 17/02 - driven by windmotors . . . . . . 49
C25 - Electrolytic or electrophoretic processes F16 - Couplings for transmitting rotation 49

for the production of compounds or non- F16D 27/00 - Magnetically-actuatedclutches 49
metals 10
C25B 01/04 - by electrolysis of water . . . . . 10 G05 - Systems for controlling or regulating
non-electric variables 49
E02 - Foundations 12 G05D 23/00 - Control of temperature . . . . . 49
E02D 27/12 - Pile foundations . . . . . . . . . 12
E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts,
or chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 H01H01L
- Semiconductordevices
31/04 - adapted as conversiondevices .
50
50
E04 - Roof coverings 13
H02 - Circuit arrangements or systems for
E04D 13/18 - Roof coveringaspects
supplying or distributing electric power 50
of energy collecting devices, e.g.
including solar panels . . . . . . . . . . 13 H02J 03/38 - Arrangements for parallelly
E04H 12/00 - Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 feeding a single network by two or more
E04H 12/08 - of metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 generators, converters, or transformers 50
H02K 03/28 - Layout of windings or of
F01 - Non-positive-displacement machines connections between windings . . . . . 50
orengines, e.g. steam turbines 14 H02K 07/18 - Structural association of
F01D 05/14 - Form or construction . . . . . . 14 electric generator with mechanical
F01K 13/00 - General layout or general drivingmotor, e.g. turbine . . . . . . . . 50
methods of operation, of complete H02P 06/14 - Electronic commutators . . . . 50
steamengineplants . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 H02P 09/04 - Control effected upon non-
electric prime mover and dependent
F03 - Machines orengines for liquids 14 upon electric outputvalue of the generator 50
F03B 17/06 - using liquid flow, e.g. of
swinging-flap type . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Patent Index 52
F03D 01/00 - Windmotors with rotation axis
substantially in wind direction . . . . . . 15 IPC Catchword Index 53

B23P 11/00
B23P 11/00: Other working of metal Ü Connecting or disconnecting

metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided
for
App. No. 20100028152 Assignee Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
Title Wind-turbine rotor-blade hoisting apparatus, method for attaching wind-turbine rotor blade, and
method for constructing wind power generator
Abstract The present invention provides a wind-turbine rotor-blade hoisting apparatus that enables
attachment and removal of wind-turbine rotor blades without using a plurality of heavy machines
and that enables attachment and removal of wind-turbine rotor blades on a site having a complex
land shape with little flat land, a method for attaching a wind-turbine rotor blade, and a method for
constructing a wind power generator. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a
sheave (
Pri. Date 20070620 App. Date 20080522 Pub. Date 20100204

B23P 11/00
App. No. 20100034652 Assignee S.I. SV.El S.P.A. Societa

Title Method for implementing wind energy converting systems
Abstract

B23P 15/04
App. No. 20100034658 Assignee

Title Wind turbine generator and method for constructing wind turbine generator
Abstract Provided are a wind turbine generator and a method for constructing a wind turbine generator
that allow for alleviation of construction costs, particularly for large wind turbine generators, and
alleviation of limitations on construction due to weather. Provided are a rotor head that has a
plurality of wind turbine rotor blades and that is rotated by wind power received by the plurality of
wind turbine rotor blades, a front segment disposed on top of a tower and constituting a nacelle to
which the rotor head is attached, a rear segment attached to the front segment and constituting
the nacelle, a front frame disposed in the front segment and positioned between the rotor head
and the tower so as to support a load on the rotor head, a rear frame disposed in the rear segment
and attached to the front frame, a front cover covering the periphery of the front segment, and a
rear cover covering the periphery of the rear segment.
B23P 15/04: Other working of metal Ü Making specific metal objects

by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this
subclass Ü turbine or like blades from several pieces
Title Wind turbine assembly with tower mount
Abstract A wind turbine assembly is configured for standing on a foundation. The wind turbine assembly
includes a wind turbine generator, and a tower having an upper end and a lower end. The tower
is configured to support the wind turbine generator generally adjacent the upper end of the tower.
The wind turbine assembly also includes a tower mount for supporting the tower. The tower mount
has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the tower mount is connectable with the
lower end of the tower and the lower end of the tower mount is mountable on the foundation to
secure the wind turbine assembly on the foundation. The tower mount is tubular and has a height
and an outer transverse cross-sectional dimension that is substantially greater than the height
of the tower mount. The tower mount includes a plurality of circumferential segments that are
connectable in generally end-to-end relationship to form the tubular tower mount.

B23P 15/04
App. No. 20100028153 Assignee Nordex Energy GmbH

Title Method for installing a rotor hub on a rotor shaft of a wind energy plant, and a wind energy plant
Abstract The present invention is related to method for installing a rotor hub on a rotor shaft of a wind
energy plant, in which the following steps are consecutively performed at the end of the rotor
shaft (

Title Semi-rigid wind blade
Abstract An airfoil

B60L 08/00
B60L 08/00: Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelledvehicles

Ü Electric propulsion with power supply from force of nature, e.g. sun,
wind
Title Floating solar energy conversion and storage apparatus
Abstract A solar energy conversion and storage apparatus floats on a body of water and confines and
stores a large quantity of solar-heated water for producing electricity with a closed-cycle heat
engine. An expansive horizontal structure parallel to the surface of the water confines one or
more horizontal layers of water, a distributed array of heat transfer structures gathers solar energy
and imparts it to the confined water, and one or more heat engines produce electricity utilizing
the temperature differential between the confined water and ambient water. The heat transfer
structures can be configured to transfer solar energy to the confined water using a convective
process; and some or all of the heat transfer structures can be configured to transfer solar energy
to the stored water using a distillation process that optionally produces distilled water as a by-
product.

B64C 31/06
B64C 31/06: Aeroplanes Ü Aircraft intended to be sustained without

powerplant Ü Kites
Title Apparatus and method for harvesting wind power using tethered airfoil
Abstract A wind energy generator for employment in the jet stream or other wind conditions is described
herein. The craft comprises a x201c;kitex201d; configured with an airfoil and tethered to a
ground based power generator. The craft and tether are configured to pull on the tether during a
flight pattern calculated to pull on the tether that is connected to the generator to enable power
generation. Also, an aerodynamically stable tether configuration is used and can be supplemented
with a number of periodically spaced control surfaces arranged at various points along the tether.
These control surfaces can be selectively actuated to stabilize and position the tether. The tether
can comprise a two-stage tether having an inelastic portion attached to a pool and an elastic
portion that connects with the kite. Also, the invention contemplates a system of wind detection
devices that identify the local wind variations and through control systems enable the optimal
positioning of the kite.
App. No. 20100032949 Assignee CMNA Power

Title System and method for altering drag and lift forces on a wind capturing structure
Abstract The present disclosure provides a method and system for altering the drag force on a wind
capturing structure. First, the present disclosure implements a new bridle system. Mainline

C25B 01/04
B66D 01/36: Capstans Ü Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms Ü

Other constructional details Ü Guiding, or otherwise ensuring winding
in an orderly manner, of ropes, cables, or chains
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100028152 page 4
C25B 01/04: Electrolytic or electrophoretic processes for the production

of compounds or non- metals Ü Electrolytic production of inorganic
compounds or non-metals Ü of hydrogen or oxygen Ü by electrolysis
of water
Title Methods for enhancing efficiency of steam-based generating systems
Abstract A system, apparatus and method for generating electricity from renewable geothermal, wind,
and solar energy sources includes a heat balancer for supplementing and regulating the heat
energy fed to a turbine generator; a hydrogen-fired boiler for supplying supplementary heat; and
an injection manifold for metering controlled amounts of superheated combustible gas into the
working fluids to optimize efficiency.

C25B 01/04

Title Renewable energy electric generating system
Abstract A system, apparatus and method for generating electricity from renewable geothermal, wind,
and solar energy sources includes a heat balancer for supplementing and regulating the heat
energy fed to a turbine generator; a hydrogen-fired boiler for supplying supplementary heat; and
an injection manifold for metering controlled amounts of superheated combustible gas into the
working fluids to optimize efficiency.

E02D 27/12
E02D 27/12: Foundations Ü Foundations as substructures Ü Deep

foundations Ü Pile foundations
Title Tower and wind turbine supporting structures and method for mounting the latter
Abstract A tower and wind turbine supporting structure which at least partially envelops the tower. The
tower is of uniform cross sectional configuration throughout and has a plurality of outriggers. The
outriggers are connected with the tower after the wind turbines and their supporting structure
have been positioned at the base of the tower, raised to their point of attachment and secured in
place. Individual foundation members for each vertical tower member and for each outrigger are
in the form of micro piles and may include a plurality of micro piles and a manifold for maintaining
upper end portions thereof in desired positions. Another aspect of the method of the invention
involves providing a tower of uniform cross section, positioning wind turbines and their supporting
structures sequentially at the base of the tower, raising them and mounting them on the tower
sequentially, and thereafter providing a plurality of outriggers and their foundations and attaching
them to the tower.

F01D 05/14
E02D 27/42: Foundations Ü Foundations as substructures Ü Foundations

for special purposes Ü Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
20100031589 page 12
E04D 13/18: Roof coverings Ü Special arrangements or devices in connection

with roof coverings Ü Roof coveringaspects of energy collecting devices,
e.g. including solar panels
Title Roof top wind generator
Abstract The roof top wind generator is design to mount on the ridge of a roof to capture the wind energy
without any obtrusive towers or unpleasant looking structures or equipment. The basic design is
a multi-fin turbine, built into a roof cap design.
E04H 12/00: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

20100024311 page 6 20100031589 page 12
E04H 12/08: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

Ü Structures made of specifiedmaterials Ü of metal
20100031589 page 12

F03B 17/06
F01D 05/14: Non-positive-displacement machines orengines, e.g. steam

turbines Ü Blades Ü Blades Ü Form or construction
App. No. 20100028157 Assignee General Electric Company
Title Wind turbine blade tip shapes
Abstract A blade for a wind turbine includes a chord of length x201c;cx201d; positioned with a leading edge
tip chord angle and trailing edge tip chord angle of between approximately 45 and 75 degrees; a
tip having a shear web plane radii distribution in the ranges of
F01K 13/00: Steamengineplants Ü General layout or general methods

of operation, of complete steamengineplants
20100043435 page 10
F03B 17/06: Machines orengines for liquids Ü Other machines orengines

Ü using liquid flow, e.g. of swinging-flap type
Title Device for enhancing the effectiveness of power conversion from wind and other fluids
Abstract An energy enhancing device for increasing the effectiveness of energy conversion from wind and
other fluid flows is presented by improving methods of accelerating the fluid flow passing through
a turbine device or energy converter. Their main application is for accelerating the speed of
fluid flow for fluid turbines and other devices designed to extract power from winds, induced air
currents, river, ocean, tidal and other water currents.

F03D 01/00

F03D 01/00
F03D 01/00: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

in wind direction
Title Turbine apparatus
Abstract A turbine apparatus includes a specially shaped fan, designed to be inserted into the wheel of an
automobile. During movement of the vehicle, the fan captures the passing air, and a axel/shaft
transfers rotational energy to a generator that accumulates the energy and converts it to electrical
energy. This energy may subsequently be used to reduce or eliminate emissions in automobiles,
trucks, boats, planes, and the like.

Title Wind turbine with additional blade-end support
Abstract The present invention relates to a wind power plant. It comprises a stator, a rotor, which is
supported by the stator, a circular guide device, which has a plurality of fastening points provided
on the periphery, at least two rotor blades, which each at the proximal end thereof are rotatably
supported on the rotor and with the distal end thereof are rotatably supported by the annular guide
device, and a plurality of tensioning ropes, which under tension connect the fastening points of
the circular guide device to the stator for stable holding of the circular guide device in a position
that is concentric to the rotor.

F03D 01/04

Title Optimised wind turbine blade
Abstract The invention relates to an optimised wind turbine blade including a first component (

in wind direction Ü having a plurality of rotors
Title Energy generation system for reduced visual pollution and cost
Abstract This invention is an improvement on systems that use wind to generate electrical power. It reduces
visual pollution and cost, and increases the system efficiency over the prior art of wind powered
electrical generators. The proposed system uses a plurality of wind-driven energy harnessers
or propellers connected to one or a very few electrical generators, replacing the multiplicity of
individual wind-power propellers each connected separately to its own generator. It permits better
flexibility in design to reduce or unwanted effects, such as visual pollution which is a major problem
with present state of the art wind generating plants. The invention also incorporates a storage
system to produce energy during period when the harnessers are not capturing sufficient energy
from the wind to provide the electrical power needed. The electrical power generated can then be
connected to a power grid or other energy network to provide useful energy.

F03D 01/04

in wind direction Ü having stationary wind-guiding means, e.g. with
shrouds or channels
App. No. 20100028132 Assignee FLODESIGN WIND TURBINE CORPORATION
Title Wind turbine with mixers and ejectors
Abstract A Mixer/Ejector Wind Turbine (x201c;MEWTx201d;) system is disclosed which routinely exceeds
the efficiencies of prior wind turbines. In the preferred embodiment, Applicants’ MEWT
incorporates advanced flow mixing technology, ejector technology, aircraft and propulsion
aerodynamics and noise abatement technologies in a unique manner to fluid-dynamically improve
the operational effectiveness and efficiency of prior wind turbines, so that its operating efficiency
routinely exceeds the Betz limit. Applicants’ preferred MEWT embodiment comprises a turbine
shroud with a flared inlet; a ring of stator vanes; a ring of rotating blades (i.e., an impeller) in
line with the stator vanes; and a mixer/ejector pump to increase the flow volume through the
turbine while rapidly mixing the low energy turbine exit flow with high energy bypass wind flow.
Unlike gas turbine mixers and ejectors which also mix with hot core exhaust gases, Applicants’
preferred apparatus mixes only two air streams (i.e., wind) a primary air stream which rotates, and
transfers energy to, the impeller while passing through the turbine; and a high energy bypass flow
or x201c;secondaryx201d; air stream which is entrained into the ejector, where the secondary
air stream mixes with, and transfers energy to, the primary air stream. The MEWT can produce
three or more time the power of its un-shrouded counterparts for the same frontal area, and can
increase the productivity of wind farms by a factor of two or more. The same MEWT is safer and
quieter providing improved wind turbine options for populated areas.

F03D 01/06
App. No. 20100034642 Assignee GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Title Device for enhancing efficiency of an energy extraction system
Abstract A device is provided. The device is configured to introduce a pressurized flow along a Coanda
profile and to entrain additional fluid flow to create a high velocity fluid flow; wherein the high
velocity fluid flow is directed to an end use system through a flow path in flow communication with
the device.

in wind direction Ü Rotors
App. No. 20100028161 Assignee Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Title Segmented rotor blade extension portion
Abstract A wind turbine rotor blade extension portion having a plurality of segments, located adjacent one
another in a span-wise sense. An interface between adjacent segments is configured to minimise
disruption to fluid passing thereover and to inhibit transmission of longitudinal loads between
segments. Each segment has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is spaced
from the second surface at a proximal region of the extension portion and the first surface is
connected to the second surface at a distal region of the extension portion to thereby generate a
fair surface for a rotor blade to which the extension portion is connected, in use.

F03D 01/06
App. No. 20100034656 Assignee VIRYD TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Title Fluid energy converter
Abstract Embodiments include apparatus and methods of fluid energy conversion. One embodiment
relates to a tube for a fluid energy converter. The tube may include a generally cylindrical and
hollow body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a longitudinal axis. Another
embodiment includes a fluid energy converter having a longitudinal axis and a rotatable tube
coaxial about the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the rotatable tube converts kinetic
energy in a fluid into rotating mechanical energy, or converts rotating mechanical energy into
kinetic energy in a fluid.

F03D 01/06

F03D 05/00
20100028152 page 4 20100028153 page 7 20100028159 page 7
20100034658 page 6

at right angle to wind direction
Title Vertical windmill
Abstract

at right angle to wind direction Ü having stationary wind-guiding means,
e.g. with shrouds or channels
20100034649 page 14

F03D 05/00

at right angle to wind direction Ü Rotors
20100028159 page 7 20100047069 page 22
F03D 05/00: Windmotors Ü Other windmotors

App. No. 20100032956 Assignee CMNA POWER
Title System and method for harnessing wind power at variable altitudes
Abstract A system for harnessing power from wind using a wind capturing structure. An axis of rotation
could be central to the system, and the lines could rotate around this axis. Features for the wind
capturing structure include effective downwind power generation using a durable, lightweight,
inexpensive structure that may be safe in the event of a crash, and easily modified to reduce
drag for retraction. The capturing structure creates lift in a low altitude environment, capable of
operating in high wind conditions. The lines include minimal mass to permit lift at low altitudes, and
are constructed with maximum tensile strength to prevent failure in high winds. A versatile wind
capturing structure could include a kite operable in variable conditions for efficient and consistent
production of force. The power producing cycle of a system capturing power from wind should
maximize the efficiency of the system.

Title Magnus type wind power generator
Abstract A Magnus-type wind power generator in which rotary columns rotate about the axes of the rotary
columns, whereby a horizontal rotary shaft is rotated by Magnus lift that occurs due to interaction
of wind power with the rotation of the rotary columns, and a power generating mechanism is
driven. An external peripheral surface of the rotary columns has a structure in which spiral ribs
formed in a convex shape are provided, and a flow component (V) of air at least parallel to the
axes of the rotary columns is generated on the external peripheral surfaces of the rotary columns
by the spiral ribs. The spiral ribs are formed so that a lead angle (x3b8;) thereof is smaller at a
distal end of the rotary columns than at a proximal end of the rotary columns near the horizontal
rotary shaft.

F03D 07/00
20100026007 page 9
F03D 07/00: Windmotors Ü Controlling windmotors

App. No. 20100025994 Assignee General Electric Company
Title Intra-area master reactive controller for tightly coupled windfarms
Abstract A wind turbine generator control system is provided for controlling output of a plurality of tightly-
coupled windfarms connected at a point of common coupling with a power system grid. A master
reactive control device employs algorithms whose technical effect is to coordinate the real power,
reactive power and voltage output of the multiple windfarms. The controller incorporates a reactive
power regulator that can be used to regulate reactive power, power factor or voltage at the point
of common coupling and an active power regulator that can be used to regulate real power at the
point of common coupling; such that each windfarm is not asked to contribute or violate its own
operating capability.

F03D 07/00

Title Method of operating a wind power installation and a wind power installation
Abstract The present invention concerns a method of operating a wind power installation comprising an
electric generator drivable by a rotor for outputting electrical power to an electrical consumer, in
particular an electrical network.

Title Method and apparatus for operating and controlling airborne wind energy generation craft and the
generation of electrical energy using such craft
Abstract The invention described herein relates generally to wind power generation. In particular, the
invention relates to devices and methods used for launching and retrieving wind energy generating
craft as well as novel constructions of such craft. Additionally, novel structures for tethers and
tether operation is disclosed. Also, methods and apparatus for power generation are described.
The craft described herein are intended for electrical power generation utilizing the wind energy
collected from air currents.

F03D 07/00

Title Wind turbine, a method for controlling the temperature of fluid flowing in a first temperature control
system of a wind turbine and use thereof
Abstract A wind turbine includes a first temperature control system including fluid transporting heat to or
from one or more components of the wind turbine. The wind turbine further includes a mechanism
for exchanging heat between the first temperature control system and at least one further
temperature control system of the wind turbine, wherein a temperature controlled mechanism
enables the heat exchange between the first temperature control system and the at least one
further temperature control system. A method for controlling or regulating the temperature of
fluid flowing in a first temperature control system of a wind turbine and a use hereof is also
contemplated.

F03D 07/00

Title Wind turbine generator system
Abstract A wind turbine generator system can regulate the rotational velocity of the wind turbine within
an operation range even when the wind velocity suddenly changes and can perform continuous
operation of the wind turbine. The wind turbine generator system includes a generator connected
to the shaft of the wind turbine and a converter connected to the generator. When the rotational
velocity of the wind turbine is within a predetermined range, power outputted from the generator
is controlled so as to follow the instruction concerning the generator output given from the
wind turbine to the converter. When the rotational velocity of the wind turbine is out of the
predetermined range, the power outputted from the generator is controlled without following the
instruction concerning generator output given from the wind turbine to the converter.

F03D 07/02
App. No. 20100045038 Assignee STATOILHYDRO ASA

Title Method for the damping of tower oscillations in wind power installations
Abstract A method for controlling a wind turbine installation for the damping tower oscillations, in particular
a buoyant wind turbine installation comprising a buoyant body, a tower arranged over the buoyant
body, a generator mounted on the tower that is rotatable in relation to the wind direction and fitted
with a wind turbine, and an anchor line arrangement connected to anchors or foundations on the
sea bed. The tower oscillations are damped by the control with the blade angle controller in the
constant power or RPM range of the wind turbine being performed by the rotor velocity (which is
the input to the blade angle controller) being estimated in an estimator for the wind turbine. The
input to the wind turbine estimator is the estimated incoming wind, so that the tower movements
are not visible to the blade angle controller. Negative damping is thus not introduced into the
system and the tower oscillations will be expediently damped, while there is also less variation in
blade angle, thrust on the rotor and power supplied.

Title Method of operating a wind turbine with pitch control, a wind turbine and a cluster of wind turbines
Abstract A method of operating a wind turbine with pitch control, in which values of the generated power
and the operating speed of the rotor are established at a discrete number of secure ranges for
wind speeds above a critical wind velocity. A wind turbine and a cluster of wind turbines employing
such a method are also contemplated.
20100032949 page 9

F03D 07/02
F03D 07/02: Windmotors Ü Controlling windmotors Ü the windmotors

having rotation axis substantially in wind direction
Title Apparatus for generating power using jet stream wind power
Abstract A wind energy generator for employment in the jet stream or other wind conditions is described
herein. The craft includes an airfoil and at least one wind energy generating device. The craft
further includes a variable geometry tail boom unit whose orientation relative to the rest of the
craft can be adjusted in accordance with the needs of the user. The craft is tethered to the ground.
The wind energy generating devices transferring generated electrical power back to the ground
using a conductive transfer line or alternative energy transfer means. The can craft further include
an airframe onto which the wind energy generating devices can be mounted the airframe can
include an open structured airframe. The invention further describes method of putting an energy
generating craft into the air. The method comprises becoming airborne in a vertical configuration,
transitioning a tail boom into an orientation parallel to plane of the airfoil and entering a horizontal
flight configuration.
App. No. 20100045037 Assignee DAW SHIEN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Title Power generation system using wind turbines
Abstract A new wind turbines system extracts dynamic energy from ambient sources and generates power
with high efficiency. The less-fluctuated slower-speed turbines have a high-ratio gear reducer
to increase the high-power DC generator’s speed. An analog/digital voltage converting sampler,
a digital signal processor, a power battery charging/discharging regulator, and a power output
in steady and continuous states meet its power generation safety and security requirements,
which may produce power at about 50% efficiency. A power regulator stabilizes the fluctuations
of the incoming power and regularizes its power outputs in steady and continuous states. A
high ratio gear reducer (1100=110xd7;10 in two stages) increases its generator’s speed and
meets power generation requirements. The lower pole of larger blades’ surface area using light-
weight nylon fabric single-surfaced blade layer with strong angled strut support structure more
efficiently converts power into electricity, and their conservation processes cut installation capital
and maintenance costs.

F03D 07/04

having rotation axis substantially in wind direction Ü Regulation, i.e.
controlling automatically
Title Method of operating a wind turbine, a wind turbine and a cluster of wind turbines
Abstract A method of operating a wind turbine above a predefined wind velocity comprising the step
of operating a control parameter of the wind turbine within a tolerance band from a reference
set-point curve of that control parameter. A wind turbine and a cluster of wind turbines is also
contemplated.

F03D 09/00
20100034652 page 5

having rotation axis substantially at right angle to wind direction
Title Stabilizing apparatus for vertical axis wind turbine
Abstract A stabilizing apparatus is provided, applicable to all kinds of vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT),
including a plurality of ball units and at least a guiding unit. The guiding unit has a circular cross-
section and forms a ring-shaped housing space inside for housing the ball units. The inner wall of
the bottom of the ring-shaped housing space inside the guiding unit forms a ring-shaped guiding
surface. The ring-shaped guiding surface extends from the center of the apparatus towards the
brink of the circumference of the apparatus. The straight line connecting the edge of the inner
circle and the edge of the outer circle of the ring-shaped guiding surface forms an angle of 0-
45xb0; to the horizon surface. When the present invention is installed with the wind turbine rotor
of a VAWT and rotates with the wind turbine rotor synchronously, the ball units move outward
along the ring-shaped guiding surfaces because of the centripetal force; hence, the rotational
inertia of rotor system increases as the rotor rotation speed is increased by wind so that the wind
turbine rotor can start with a lower starting torque and spin more stably.

F03D 09/00
F03D 09/00: Windmotors Ü Adaptations of windmotors for special use

App. No. 20100025995 Assignee Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Title Current source converter-based wind energy system
Abstract Power conversion apparatus and methods are presented for providing electrical power to a grid
or other load in which a synchronous machine is driven by a wind turbine or other prime mover
to provide generator power to a switching type current source converter (CSC), with a current
source rectifier (CSR) of the CSC being switched to provide d-axis control of the synchronous
machine current based on grid power factor feedback, and with a current source inverter (CSI)
of the CSC being switched to provide leading firing angle control and selective employment of
dumping resists to dissipate excess generator energy in a fault mode when a grid voltage drops
below a predetermined level.

Title Floating type wind power generation apparatus
Abstract A floating type wind power generation apparatus includes a floating vehicle, a frame, and a
plurality of wind power generators. The frame is installed on the floating vehicle. The wind power
generators are mounted to the frame, respectively, wherein each of the wind power generators
includes a wind-shell, a wind-wheel arranged inside the wind-shell, and a power generator motor
connected to the wind-wheel.

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100026005 Assignee Nordex Energy GmbH

Title Wind energy plant with a rotor
Abstract A wind energy plant with a rotor, which is connected to a gearbox and/or a generator via a rotor
shaft, wherein the rotor shaft is bearing mounted on a carrier unit via two taper roller bearings in
an O arrangement, characterised in that each taper roller bearing has an inner and an outer race,
wherein the inner races and the outer races are secured in their distance to each other in the axial
direction with respect to the rotational axis of the rotor shaft via an adjustment device.
App. No. 20100026006 Assignee HANKUK RELAY CO. LTD.

Title Power transmission apparatus for wind power generation and wind power generator using the
same
Abstract The present invention provides a power transmission apparatus for wind power generation and
a wind power generator using the same. The power transmission apparatus includes a first
magnetic member which is provided around a rotating shaft of an impeller, and a second magnetic
member which is provided around a rotor shaft of a generating unit. The second magnetic member
is disposed at a position facing the first magnetic member such that similar poles of the first
and second magnetic members face each other. Thus, when the impeller is rotated by wind,
the rotor shaft of the generating unit is rotated by magnetic repulsive force between the first
magnetic member and the second magnetic member. Thereby, the rotating force of the impeller
is transmitted to the generating unit.

F03D 09/00

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100026008 Assignee HITACHI, LTD.

Title Synchronous generator and synchronous generator system
Abstract A synchronous generator

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100026010 Assignee HIGH TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS B.V.

Title Multiple generator wind turbine
Abstract A multiple generator wind turbine employs a single blade arrangement to drive multiple generators.
The multiple generators are preferably substantially tubular and can all be mounted on one side of
the turbine support structure or can be divided, preferably symmetrically, on opposite sides of the
support structure. Preferably, a single drive blade arrangement drives a rotor of a first generator
and a shaft connects the first generator to a rotor of a second generator. Additionally, a clutch can
be placed in the drive train between two generators to allow turbine operation at lower speeds.
The substantially tubular nature of the turbine allows easy access by humans to the interior of the
wind turbine and provides ready air flow through the wind turbine to the hub and blades for cooling
of equipment therein and/or deicing of the blades.

F03D 09/00

Title Wind turbine
Abstract A wind turbine is described comprising two counter-rotating rotors, each rotor comprising an axle
(

F03D 09/00

Title Mobile wind power generating device
Abstract A small mobile wind power generating device includes a plurality of foldable wind power generating
modules installed in a box. The wind power generating module is composed of a plurality of wind
power generating units, and connected to the bottom of the box by a contractible support rod,
and a wheel module is installed at the bottom of the box for facilitating the moving of the wind
power generating device. When the wind power generating device is not in use, the contractible
support rod is contracted to fold and store the wind power generating modules into the box. When
the wind power generating device is used, the contractible support rod is extended, such that the
wind power generating modules can be taken out from the box and spread open for performing
wind power generation.
App. No. 20100032958 Assignee Infinite Wind Energy LLC

Title Hyper-surface wind generator
Abstract An electric generator capable of generating electric power using kinetic energy of wind includes a
first plurality of rotor plates, a second plurality of rotor plates, and a first plurality of blades capable
of driving the first plurality of rotor plates, a second plurality of blades being formed to enable
counter-rotation with respect to the first plurality of blades, wherein rotation of the first plurality of
rotor plates relative to the second plurality of rotor plates induces electricity in a plurality of coils
disposed on the second plurality of rotor plates, and wherein at least one of the first and second
plurality of rotor plates are arranged co-axially with the shaft such that respective radii of the at
least one of the first and second plurality of rotor plates are varied along the axial direction.

F03D 09/00

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100032959 Assignee GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Title Wind turbine system
Abstract A wind turbine to convert wind energy into electricity by a positive displacement hydraulic pump is
disclosed. The hydraulic pump is disposed adjacent a shaft coupled to a hub. In one embodiment,
the rotation of the hub drives the hydraulic pump. In another embodiment, the hub rotates the shaft
to drive the hydraulic pump.
App. No. 20100032960 Assignee MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Title Wind turbine generator
Abstract A wind turbine generator that can eliminate the penetration of rainwater and prevent the
occurrence of failure is provided. The wind turbine generator includes a plurality of wind-turbine
rotor blades for receiving wind power; a rotor head to which the plurality of wind-turbine rotor
blades are attached, the rotor head being rotated and driven by the wind power received by the
plurality of wind-turbine rotor blades; a head capsule for covering the rotor head; a blade-side disc
portion that extends from each wind-turbine rotor blade radially outward of the wind-turbine rotor
blade and is inclined toward the head capsule; a cylindrical portion that is disposed substantially
coaxial with each wind-turbine rotor blade and extends from the head capsule toward the tip of
the wind-turbine rotor blade; a capsule-side disc portion extending radially outward from each
cylindrical portion; and a bent portion that extends radially outward from the outer circumferential
edge of each capsule-side disc portion and is inclined toward the tip of the wind-turbine rotor
blade.

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100032961 Assignee Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Title Wind turbine generator
Abstract A wind turbine generator that allows for size and weight reduction of a nacelle bedplate and
that enables easier maintainability, such as device replaceability, is provided. In a wind turbine
generator that generates electricity by driving a generator connected, via a drive train, to a rotor
head that has wind-turbine rotor blade attached thereto and rotates together therewith, at least a
part of the drive train that transmits torque from the rotor head to the generator is disposed on a
front side of the rotor head opposite a nacelle.

F03D 09/00

F03D 09/00

Title Wind power generation
Abstract A wind power generator. The wind power generator includes a generator main body formed of
fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP). Built-in fans having blades are connected to four built-in fan
motors to generate high pressure air to be ejected to the exterior so that an inductor including
magnets is primarily and relatively rotated with respect to a rotor including a rotating shaft to
induce electromotive force. In addition, high air (reproduced energy) discharged to the exterior
from the built-in fans is acted on the propeller installed behind the rotor including the shaft to
rotate the rotor in a reverse direction of the rotational direction of the generator main body, thereby
maximizing electromotive force of energy.

F03D 09/00

Title Systems and methods for tethered wind turbines
Abstract According to some embodiments, an airborne body extends horizontally along an axis between a
first point and a second point. The body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas.
Two or more vanes may be provided airborne with the body such that the vanes, when acted upon
by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover,
one or more tethers may be coupled to anchor the body to a third point, and one or more electrical
generators may be airborne with the body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation
about the axis into electrical energy. According to some embodiments, each vane comprises a
horizontal blade panel attached to and extending along the body.

F03D 09/00

Title Wind energy system with fluid-working machine with non-symmetric actuation
Abstract The invention relates to a wind energy system with hydraulic energy transmission with non-
symmetric actuation. The non-symmetric actuation is caused by valve control and mechanical
means for controlling the actuation of the pistons. A cylinder unit is provided comprising a drive
unit and an output unit associated with two hydraulic connections. The drive and the output unit
comprise a minimum of two cylinders, in which pistons are reciprocating. Some of the cylinders
can be switched off during low wind speeds. The cylinders communicate with a low pressure
manifold and a high pressure manifold. These manifolds are part of the hydraulic connections.
Use of the fluid-working machine as transmission in wind energy systems increases the overall
economical efficiency.

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100045039 Assignee Mark R. Stroup;Luis Piloto

Title Vertical axis wind turbine
Abstract This invention is for a vertical axis wind turbine apparatus supported in a tower with wind diverter
doors for controlling the air impinging on the turbine blades. The diverter doors are closable in
high wind conditions to seal off the wind turbine to protect the turbine against damage.

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100045039 Assignee Mark R. Stroup;Luis Piloto

Title Vertical axis wind turbine
Abstract This invention is for a vertical axis wind turbine apparatus supported in a tower with wind diverter
doors for controlling the air impinging on the turbine blades. The diverter doors are closable in
high wind conditions to seal off the wind turbine to protect the turbine against damage.

Title Wind turbine
Abstract A wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a direct drive generator with a stator
arrangement, a rotor arrangement substantially arranged around the stator arrangement and
a longitudinal centre axis. The stator arrangement includes a stator support structure, which
includes at least one substantially radial extending stator support element. The stator support
element is attached to a substantially parallel to the centre axis extending stationary shaft, is
substantially rigid in the radial direction and is at least partially in a certain extent flexible in the
directions of the centre axis of the generator.

F03D 11/00
20100025997 page 25 20100026007 page 9 20100026009 page 16
20100032947 page 29 20100032948 page 25 20100032949 page 9
20100037541 page 13 20100038908 page 27 20100038915 page 23
20100043435 page 10 20100045037 page 29 20100045041 page 28
20100045042 page 11
F03D 11/00: Windmotors Ü Details, component parts, or accessories

not provided for in, orof interest apart from, the other groups of this
subclass
App. No. 20100028162 Assignee Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Title Rotor blade extension portion having a skin located over a framework
Abstract A wind turbine rotor blade extension portion having a permanent framework with one or more
chord-wise members and a substantially span-wise member. A membrane is located over the
framework to thereby generate a streamlined surface. The extension portion is configured to
transmit aerodynamic loads from the membrane, along the chord-wise members to a rotor blade
to which the extension portion is connected, in use.
App. No. 20100047074 Assignee General Electric Comapny

Title Wind turbine lightning protection system
Abstract A glass-reinforced fiber or carbon-reinforced wind turbine blade having a suction side and a
pressure side includes a tip portion adapted with an electric field control region disposed solely
on or within the tip portion. The electric field control region is in electrical communication with
or galvanically connected to an electric discharge conduction mechanism, wherein the electric
field control region and the electric discharge conduction mechanism together operate to protect
a wind turbine and its associated blade(s) from damage due to a lightning strike at the tip of the
wind turbine blade(s) by controlling an electric field at the tip portion(s) caused by the lightning
strike.

H01L 31/04
20100028132 page 18 20100028152 page 4 20100028157 page 14
20100028161 page 19 20100032954 page 37 20100032959 page 40
20100034652 page 5 20100034656 page 20 20100040477 page 16
20100047070 page 17

subclass Ü Transmission of power, e.g. using hollow exhausting blades
20100034656 page 20 20100040470 page 45 20100045037 page 29
20100047069 page 22

subclass Ü Mounting structures
20100024311 page 6 20100026004 page 32 20100031589 page 12
20100032955 page 38 20100034658 page 6 20100047069 page 22
F03G 04/00: Spring, weight, inertia, or likemotors Ü Devices for producing

mechanical power from geothermal energy
20100045042 page 11
F04B 17/02: Positive-displacement machines for liquids Ü Pumps characterised

by combination with, oradaptation to, specific drivingengines ormotors
Ü driven by windmotors
20100032959 page 40
F16D 27/00: Couplings for transmitting rotation Ü Magnetically-actuatedclutches

20100026006 page 33

H02P 09/04
G05D 23/00: Systems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables

Ü Control of temperature
20100034653 page 26
H01L 31/04: Semiconductordevices Ü Semiconductordevices sensitive

to infra-red radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength,
or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion
of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control
of electrical energy by such radiation Ü adapted as conversiondevices
20100043435 page 10 20100045042 page 11
H02J 03/38: Circuit arrangements or systems for supplying or distributing

electric power Ü Circuitarrangements for ac mains or ac distribution
networks Ü Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by
two or more generators, converters, or transformers
20100025995 page 32
H02K 03/28: Dynamo-electric machines Ü Details of windings Ü Windings

characterised by the conductor shape, form, or construction, e.g. with
bar conductor Ü Layout of windings or of connections between windings
20100026008 page 35
H02K 07/18: Dynamo-electric machines Ü Arrangements forhandling

mechanical energy structurally associated with the machine, e.g. structural
association with mechanical drivingmotor or auxiliarydynamo-electric
machine Ü Structural association of electric generator with mechanical
drivingmotor, e.g. turbine
20100045042 page 11
H02P 06/14: Control or regulation of electricmotors, generators, or dynamo-

electric converters Ü Arrangements for controlling synchronousmotors
or other dynamo-electricmotors with electronic commutators in dependence
on the rotor position Ü Electronic commutators
20100025995 page 32

H02P 09/04
H02P 09/04: Control or regulation of electricmotors, generators, or dynamo-

electric converters Ü Arrangements for controlling electric generators
for the purpose of obtaining a desired output Ü Control effected upon
non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric outputvalue of
the generator

Patent Index
Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20100024311 6 20100024422 8 20100025994 24
20100025995 32 20100025997 25 20100026004 32
20100026005 33 20100026006 33 20100026007 9
20100026008 35 20100026009 16 20100026010 36
20100028132 18 20100028152 4 20100028153 7
20100028157 14 20100028159 7 20100028161 19
20100028162 48 20100031589 12 20100032947 29
20100032948 25 20100032949 9 20100032954 37
20100032955 38 20100032956 23 20100032957 17
20100032958 38 20100032959 40 20100032960 40
20100032961 41 20100032962 43 20100032963 44
20100034636 31 20100034642 19 20100034649 14
20100034652 5 20100034653 26 20100034656 20
20100034658 6 20100037541 13 20100038908 27
20100038915 23 20100040468 30 20100040470 45
20100040477 16 20100043435 10 20100045037 29
20100045038 28 20100045039 47 20100045041 28
20100045042 11 20100045047 47 20100047069 22
20100047070 17 20100047074 48

IPC Catchword Index
IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

ACCIDENTS preventing ACCIDENTS in road traffic B60 8
AERONAUTICS B64 9
AIR pumps F01 14
AIRCRAFT in general B64 9
ASSEMBLING of metal parts to other metal parts B23P 11/00 4
AVIATION B64 9
BEACONS building aspects of BEACONS E04H 12/00 13
BLADES for turbines or non-positive displacement pumps F01 14
BLOWERS [= pumps] F01 14
BUILDING(S) E04 13
CHIMNEY(S) foundations for CHIMNEY(S) E02D 27/42 13
COLLAR(S) pressing sleeves or COLLAR(S) on to shafts or like members B23P 11/00 4
COLLET(S) F16 49
COMBUSTION internal COMBUSTION engines F01 14
COMMUTATORS electronic COMMUTATORS for controlling synchronous H02P 06/14 50
motors
COMPRESSORS [= pumps] F01 14
COOLING of engines or pumps F01 14
CUTTING shaping by flame CUTTING B23 4
CYLINDER(S) arrangements and adaptations of CYLINDER(S) peculiar to F01 14
engines or pumps
DRILLING [drills] DRILLING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B23 4
ELECTRICITY distribution of ELECTRICITY H02 50
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL processes or apparatus in general C25 10
ELECTROLYSIS C25 10
ELECTROLYSIS of water C25B 01/04 10
END-CAPS for rods or tubes B23P 11/00 4
ENGINE(S) F01 14
ENGINEERING elements or units F16 49
ERECTING of towers, masts, or poles E04H 12/00 13
EXHAUSTING exhausters [= pumps] F01 14
FAN(S) [= pumps] F01 14
FLYING B64 9
FOLLOW-UP [devices] electric FOLLOW-UP G05 49
GAS(ES) engines or pumps F01 14
GENERATION of electricity H02 50
GREENHOUSES building features of GREENHOUSES E04 13
GUIDING of ropes, cables, chains in winches B66D 01/36 10
HOISTING [= lifting] B66 10
HYDRAULIC(S) engines or pumps F01 14
INTERNAL -combustion F01 14
KITES B64C 31/06 9
LADDER(S) adaptations of LADDER(S) for use on aircraft B64 9
LAYOUT of windings for electric machines H02K 03/28 50
LIFTING apparatus for LIFTING or lowering B66 10

IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

LIFTING raising or LIFTING water F04 49
LIGHTHOUSES building aspects of LIGHTHOUSES E04H 12/00 13
LIQUID(S) engines or pumps F01 14
LUBRICATION of engines or pumps F01 14
MASTS as buildings structures E04H 12/00 13
MASTS foundations for MASTS E02D 27/42 13
MECHANISMS in general F16 49
METAL(S) electrolytic processes C25 10
MOTOR(S) [= engines] F01 14
NORIAS F04 49
PILE(S) foundations E02D 27/12 12
PISTON(S) engines or pumps F01 14
PISTON(S) peculiar to engines or pumps F01 14
PNEUMATIC(S) pumps F01 14
POLES fixed in ground or the like E04H 12/00 13
POLES foundations for POLES E02D 27/42 13
POSTS E04H 12/00 13
POWER plant [= engines] F01 14
PRESS(ES) making PRESS(ES) fit connections B23P 11/00 4
PRIME MOVERS [= engines] F01 14
PYLONS E04H 12/00 13
RAREFYING [of gases] pumps for RAREFYING F04 49
ROTARY -piston engines or pumps F01 14
SHAFT(S) pressing sleeves or collars on to SHAFT(S) B23P 11/00 4
SHEET(S) pile foundations E02D 27/12 12
SLEEVE(S) pressing metal SLEEVE(S) on to shafts B23P 11/00 4
SLUDGE pumps for SLUDGE F04 49
SNATCH blocks B66 10
SPIRES E04H 12/00 13
STARTING of engines F01 14
STEAM engines F01 14
STEEPLES E04H 12/00 13
TEMPERATURE control of TEMPERATURE in general G05D 23/00 50
TOWER(S) building aspects of TOWER(S) E04H 12/00 13
TURBINES F01 14
TURBINES structurally associated with electric machines H02K 07/18 50
VALVES arrangements or adaptations of VALVES peculiar to engines or F01 14
pumps
VAPOUR(S), VAPOR(S) engines F01 14
VEHICLES B60 8
VEHICLES aircraft B64 9
VEHICLES body details of VEHICLES B60 8
WATER electrolysis of WATER C25B 01/04 10

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Structure of this review IPC Catchword Index is an alphabetical sorted list of

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 2

F03D 01/02 - having a plurality of rotors . . . 17

C25 - Electrolytic or electrophoretic processes F16 - Couplings for transmitting rotation 49

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 3

B23P 11/00: Other working of metal Ü Connecting or disconnecting

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 4

App. No. 20100034652 Assignee S.I. SV.El S.P.A. Societa

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 5

App. No. 20100034658 Assignee

B23P 15/04: Other working of metal Ü Making specific metal objects

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 6

App. No. 20100028153 Assignee Nordex Energy GmbH

App. No. 20100028159 Assignee

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 7

B60L 08/00: Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelledvehicles

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 8

B64C 31/06: Aeroplanes Ü Aircraft intended to be sustained without

App. No. 20100032949 Assignee CMNA Power

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 9

B66D 01/36: Capstans Ü Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms Ü

C25B 01/04: Electrolytic or electrophoretic processes for the production

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 10

App. No. 20100045042 Assignee

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 11

E02D 27/12: Foundations Ü Foundations as substructures Ü Deep

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 12

E02D 27/42: Foundations Ü Foundations as substructures Ü Foundations

E04D 13/18: Roof coverings Ü Special arrangements or devices in connection

E04H 12/00: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

E04H 12/08: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 13

F01D 05/14: Non-positive-displacement machines orengines, e.g. steam

F01K 13/00: Steamengineplants Ü General layout or general methods

F03B 17/06: Machines orengines for liquids Ü Other machines orengines

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 14

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 15

F03D 01/00: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

App. No. 20100040477 Assignee

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 16

App. No. 20100047070 Assignee

F03D 01/02: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 17

F03D 01/04: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 18

App. No. 20100034642 Assignee GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

F03D 01/06: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 19

App. No. 20100034656 Assignee VIRYD TECHNOLOGIES INC.

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 20

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 21

F03D 03/00: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

F03D 03/04: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 22

F03D 03/06: Windmotors Ü Windmotors with rotation axis substantially

F03D 05/00: Windmotors Ü Other windmotors

App. No. 20100038915 Assignee

March 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 23

F03D 07/00: Windmotors Ü Controlling windmotors