Wind Energy - April 2010 USPTO Published Patent Applications

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Table of Contents
F03D 01/04 - having stationary wind-guiding

means, e.g. with shrouds or channels . 19
F03D 01/06 - Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
F03D 03/00 - Wind motors with rotation
axis substantially at right angle to wind
direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
F03D 03/02 - having a plurality of rotors . . . 24
Table of Contents F03D 03/06 - Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F03D 07/00 - Controlling wind motors . . . .
26
29
F03D 07/02 - the wind motors having rotation
axis substantially in wind direction . . . 31
F03D 07/04 - Regulation, i.e. controlling
automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
A few words from the editor 2 F03D 07/06 - the wind motors having rotation
axis substantially at right angle to wind
Table of Contents 3 direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F03D 09/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for
B23 - Other working of metal 5 special use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting F03D 09/02 - the apparatus storing power . . 50
metal parts or objects by metal-working F03D 11/00 - Details, component parts, or
techniques, not otherwise provided for . 5 accessories not provided for in, or of
B23P 15/04 - turbine or like blades from interest apart from, the other groups of
several pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 this subclass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
F03D 11/04 - Mounting structures . . . . . . 53
B29 - Shaping or joining of plastics 8 F03G 06/00 - Devices for producing
B29C 65/18 - using heated tool . . . . . . . . 8 mechanical power from solar energy . . 54
B60 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion F04 - Non-positive-displacement pumps 54
units or of transmissions in vehicles 9 F04D 29/34 - Blade mountings . . . . . . . . 54
B60K 08/00 - Arrangement or mounting of F04D 29/38 - Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
propulsion units not provided for in one
of main groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 F15 - Systems acting by means of fluids in
B60L 08/00 - Electric propulsion with power general 54
supply from force of nature, e.g. sun, wind 9 F15B 13/04 - for use with a single servomotor 54
F15B 21/04 - Special measures taken in
C02 - treatment of water, waste water, sewage, connection with the properties of the
or sludge 10 fluid, e.g. for venting, compensating for
C02F 01/18 - Transportable devices to obtain changes of viscosity, cooling, filtering,
potable water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 preventing churning . . . . . . . . . . . 54
E02 - Foundations 11 F16 - Springs 54

E02D 29/00 - Underground or underwater F16F 01/06 - with turns lying in cylindrical
structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
F16H 01/32 - in which the central axis of the
E04 - Buildings or like structures for particular gearing lies inside the periphery of an
purposes 12 orbital gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
E04H 12/18 - movable or with movable F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication
sections, e.g. rotatable, telescopic . . . 12 or cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
E04H 12/34 - Arrangements for erecting or
lowering towers, masts, poles, chimney F24 - Air-conditioning 55
stacks, or the like . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 F24F 07/00 - Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
F24F 07/007 - with forced flow . . . . . . . . 55
E05 - Bolts or fastening devices for wings, F24J 02/52 - Arrangement of mountings or
specially for doors or windows 13 supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially
designed for securing wings . . . . . . . 13 G01 - Measuring volume, volume flow, mass
E05F 01/00 - Closers or openers for wings, flow, or liquid level 55
not otherwise provided for in this subclass 13 G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibrating of
apparatus for measuring volume,
F01 - Non-positive-displacement machines or volume flow, or liquid level, or for
engines, e.g. steam turbines 13 metering by volume . . . . . . . . . . . 55
F01D 05/14 - Form or construction . . . . . . 13 G01H 01/00 - Measuring vibrations in solids
F01D 05/22 - Blade-to-blade connections, by using direct conduction to the detector 55
e.g. by shrouding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 G01M 13/02 - Testingof gearing or of
F01D 05/30 - Fixing blades to rotors . . . . . 15 transmission mechanisms . . . . . . . . 55
G01W 01/16 - Measuring atmospheric
F03 - Machines or engines for liquids 15 potential differences, e.g. due to
F03B 03/12 - Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 electrical charges in clouds . . . . . . . 56
F03B 13/00 - Adaptations of machines or
engines for special use . . . . . . . . . . 16 G06 - Electric digital data processing 56
F03B 13/20 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data
F03B 17/04 - Alleged perpetua mobilia . . . . 17 processing equipment or methods,
F03D 01/02 - having a plurality of rotors . . . 18 specially adapted for specific applications 56

Table of Contents
H01 - Semiconductor devices 56 H02K 07/18 - Structural association of

H01L 31/02 - Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 electric generator with mechanical
driving motor, e.g. turbine . . . . . . . . 57
H01L 31/042 - including a panel or array of H02K 53/00 - Alleged dynamo-
photoelectric cells, e.g. solar cells . . . 56 electricperpetua mobilia . . . . . . . . . 57
H02P 09/04 - Control effected upon non-
H02 - Installation of electric cables or lines, or electric prime mover and dependent
of combined optical and electric cables or upon electric output value of the generator 57
lines 56
H05 - Electric heating 57
H02G 13/00 - Installations of lightning H05B 37/02 - Controlling . . . . . . . . . . . 57
conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
H02J 07/34 - Parallel operation in networks Patent Index 58
using both storage and other dc
sources, e.g. providing buffering . . . . 56 IPC Catchword Index 59

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. 20100086406 Assignee ECONCERN N.V.
Title Vertical-axis wind turbine and method for the production thereof
Abstract The invention relates to a vertical-axis wind turbine and at least 2 turbine blades, wherein every
turbine blade is connected via a supporting arm and a connecting element that can be purely
tensile-loaded to the rotatable vertical axis. According to the invention, between the connecting
element that can be purely tensile-loaded and the supporting arm a blade is provided that is
convex at an angle of attack side defined by the turbine blades and is concave at the other side.
The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine.
Pri. Date 20060921 App. Date 20070920 Pub. Date 20100408
App. No. 20100102570 Assignee

Title Power generator
Abstract The present invention relates to a vertical axis turbine

B23P 15/04
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 rotor
Abstract A wind turbine rotor comprising a hub and a plurality of blades. The hub comprises a plurality of
sites, each having a pair of spaced apart annular bearings for receiving a respective wind turbine
blade. Each blade has a spar extending along a substantial portion of the length of the blade and
protrudes from the proximal end of the blade. The spar protrudes into and is rotatably received
within the respective spaced apart bearings and is fixed to the hub.

B23P 15/04

Title Reinforced blade for wind turbine
Abstract The invention introduces a reinforcement of a box girder of a wind turbine blade. The
reinforcement prevents the transverse shear distortion of the blade structure, when the blade is
loaded during operation. The reinforcement connects the corners diagonally opposite inside the
girder, and fixes them in relation to each other. The reinforcement increases the blade’s resistance
to overall collapse. The reinforcement comprises one or more individual element, such as rods or
plates.

B29C 65/18

Title Blade for wind turbines
Abstract Blade (

B60L 08/00
B29C 65/18: Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Joining of preformed parts

Ü by heating, with or without pressure Ü using heated tool
Title Wind turbine blade
Abstract A wind turbine blade having its main beam laminations formed from vinyl ester prepreg and a
process from making same.
B60K 08/00: Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions

in vehicles Ü Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided
for in one of main groups
App. No. 20100090471 Assignee ACUMENER INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO, S.L.
Title Elastodynamic energy accumulator-regulator
Abstract The elastodynamic energy accumulator-regulator comprises a sheet (

C02F 01/18
B60L 08/00: Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled

vehicles Ü Electric propulsion with power supply from force of nature,
e.g. sun, wind
App. No. 20100084208 Assignee EVERPHOTON ENERGY CORPORATION
Title Power generation system for use with vehicle
Abstract Provided is a power generation system characterized by integration of a photovoltaic power
generation device and a fuel cell, including (a) a photovoltaic power generation device including
a movable platform, a platform moving mechanism, and a solar tracking module; (b) a power
management device including a storage battery and a power management unit; and (c) a fuel cell
device including an electrolysis tank for producing hydrogen and oxygen by water electrolysis, a
fuel storage unit, and a fuel cell connected to the fuel storage unit so as to receive hydrogen fuel
therefrom and generate electric power to be supplied to the vehicle as a power source thereof.
The platform moving mechanism is configured to move the movable platform. The solar tracking
module determines the incident angle of light falling on a solar panel. The power generation
system is applicable to ordinary vehicles and functions as a mobile solar power supply system.
C02F 01/18: treatment of water, waste water, sewage, or sludge Ü Treatment

of water, waste water, or sewage Ü by heating Ü by distillation or
evaporation Ü Transportable devices to obtain potable water
Title Portable and autonomous desalination system
Abstract The portable and autonomous desalination system is an autonomous reverse osmosis (RO)
desalination system utilizing power from a combination of electricity generation and storage
sources that include a photovoltaic (PV) unit, a vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) unit, and an
electricity storage unit. Electric power from PV, VAWT or storage units or a combination of these
units is provided, depending upon the availability of sunlight or wind, or for night operation for water
desalination using the reverse-osmosis process. The unit is portable, environmentally friendly,
self-sufficient and self-sustaining in terms of supplying the electricity and fresh drinking water
needs of the typical household. Multiple PV-VAWT-RO desalination units are combined together
to provide fresh, clean water and electricity for communities of various sizes. A small-size, straight-
bladed vertical axis wind turbine runs at very low wind speeds for urban operation.

E02D 29/00

Title Portable and autonomous desalination system
Abstract The portable and autonomous desalination system is an autonomous reverse osmosis (RO)
desalination system utilizing power from a combination of electricity generation and storage
sources that include a photovoltaic (PV) unit, a vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) unit, and an
electricity storage unit. Electric power from PV, VAWT or storage units or a combination of these
units is provided, depending upon the availability of sunlight or wind, or for night operation for water
desalination using the reverse-osmosis process. The unit is portable, environmentally friendly,
self-sufficient and self-sustaining in terms of supplying the electricity and fresh drinking water
needs of the typical household. Multiple PV-VAWT-RO desalination units are combined together
to provide fresh, clean water and electricity for communities of various sizes. A small-size, straight-
bladed vertical axis wind turbine runs at very low wind speeds for urban operation.

E04H 12/34
E02D 29/00: Foundations Ü Underground or underwater structures

Title Wind-driven power plant equipped with folding and lifting mechanism for raising and stowing the
tower
Abstract A wind-driven electric plant includes a mast with a windwheel and a generator, a shielding
chamber with a base, walls and a cover. According to one embodiment, said mast is attached to
the shielding chamber base by a fastening-lifting device attached to a mast transfer mechanism
for stowing the mast into the chamber or placing the mast into operating position. The mast
comprises a set of pivotally connected sections, with the ability to fold and spread, preferably
under the control of an automatic control device. In a second embodiment, the mast comprises a
set of telescoping sections attached to a post, rigidly fastened to the base of the chamber, with the
ability of the mast vertical movement therein. Both embodiments preferably comprise both manual
control and automatic remote control. Also, both embodiments preferably comprise a mechanism
for opening and closing the shielding chamber cover connected to an automatic control device.
E04H 12/18: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

Ü movable or with movable sections, e.g. rotatable, telescopic
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
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E04H 12/34: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

Ü Arrangements for erecting or lowering towers, masts, poles, chimney
stacks, or the like
Title Complex generator using solar and wind and wave
Abstract A combined power generator using solar, wind and wave energies is disclosed. The combined
power generator comprises a steel tower structure (

F01D 05/14
E05C 19/00: Bolts or fastening devices for wings, specially for doors or
windows Ü Other devices specially designed for securing wings
App. No. 20100090479 Assignee General Electric Company
Title Hatch stop for wind turbines
Abstract A hatch stop for a wind turbine having an enclosure with a hatch, including a first prong arranged
between an external surface of the hatch and an external surface of the enclosure.
E05F 01/00: Devices for moving wings into open or closed position
Ü Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this
subclass
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F01D 05/14: Non-positive-displacement machines or engines, e.g. steam

turbines Ü Blades Ü Blades Ü Form or construction
App. No. 20100104436 Assignee GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Title Active curcilation control of aerodynamic structures
Abstract Active Circulation Control (ACC) of aerodynamic structures, such as a turbine blade, uses
unsteady or oscillatory flow from either synthetic jets or pulsed jets to modify a velocity profile
of the blade. The blade includes an opening disposed in a surface of the blade at a location
proximate to a trailing edge, a leading edge, or both the trailing edge and the leading edge of the
blade. An active flow control device in fluid communication with the opening produces a wall-jet
of pulsed fluid that flows over the trailing edge, the leading edge, or both the trailing and leading
edges of the blade and modify the velocity profile of the blade.

F01D 05/22

turbines Ü Blades Ü Blades Ü Blade-to-blade connections, e.g. by
shrouding
Title Rotor structure of wind turbine
Abstract A rotor structure is provided for a wind turbine and includes a central hub from which a plurality
of blades radially extends. The blades have distal free ends that are surrounded by and coupled
to a circumferentially arranged hood for rotation therewith. As such, with the rotor mounted to
a generator of the wind turbine, when air flows caused by winds get into wind facing surfaces
of the blades, the air flows are accelerated by either a divergent configuration, a convergent
configuration, or a convergent-divergent configuration of the hood to remarkably enhance the
performance of wind power generation and reduce the overall size of the rotor of the wind turbine.

F03B 03/12

turbines Ü Blades Ü Fixing blades to rotors
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F03B 03/12: Machines or engines for liquids Ü Machines or engines of

reaction type Ü Blades
Title Fluid energy conversion device
Abstract A fluid energy conversion device comprising a plurality of adjacent fluid catching modules that may
be disposed about a central drive shaft, wherein the central drive shaft may be rotatably secured
to a support frame. Each of the plurality of adjacent fluid catching modules may comprise two
intake elements having a first fluid capturing aperture, an overlap portion, and a second fluid
capturing aperture facing a direction opposite to that of the first fluid catching aperture. Adjacent
fluid catching modules may be offset from each other by a predetermined angular position, thus
allowing for at least one fluid catching aperture to be facing a directional fluid energy source at all
times. The plurality of fluid catching modules may comprise different widths and form an overall
conical configuration or the plurality of fluid catching modules may comprise equivalent widths
and form an overall cylindrical configuration.

F03B 13/00
F03B 13/00: Machines or engines for liquids Ü Adaptations of machines

or engines for special use
Title Non-vibrating units for conversion of fluid stream energy
Abstract A unit for conversion of fluid stream energy into electric energy is proposed, in one embodiment
comprises two turbines rotatable in opposite directions, furnished with aerodynamically-profiled
blades, each having a x2018;Vx2019;-shape evolvement blank, then bent to produce a helix line
wound upon a cylindrical surface, and an electro-generator including two short-circuited rotors
coupled with the blades and an immovable inductor with a three-phase winding, magnetically
associated with the rotors. The inductor includes a yoke, teeth located at each its side, stationary
magnetic plates attached to the unit’s structure via non-magnetic insertions. The winding is
composed of coils comprising wires placed between the teeth, wherein the active sides of
two phase coils are shifted relatively to each other being parallel to the longitudinal axis of
said inductor, and phase-wise are oppositely shifted, wherein the two phase coils are situated
adjacently to a third phase coil from the opposite sides thereof.

Title Modular, collapsible-sail windmill tower system
Abstract The present invention provides a modular apparatus for power generation composed of a main
shaft, tubular shaft, a ratchet and one or more sails. The modular apparatus comprises a tubular
shaft, wherein the tubular shaft concentrically surrounds the main shaft for rotation therearound. It
also includes a ratchet, which acts as an attachment point between the main shaft and the tubular
shaft and allows for free rotation of the tubular shaft in one rotational direction and engagement
and rotation of the main shaft in the opposite rotational direction. The apparatus also includes
at least one sail attached by a hinge to the tubular shaft and extending longitudinally for rotation
therewith. A collapsible sail system with at least one hinge unit and at least one sail is also
provided.

F03B 17/04
F03B 13/20:
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F03B 17/04: Machines or engines for liquids Ü Other machines or engines

Ü using hydrostatic thrust Ü Alleged perpetua mobilia
Title Power-generator fan apparatus, duct assembly, building construction, and methods of use
Abstract The invention provides a rotatable fan assembly adapted for being connected to a generator that
produces electric power in response to rotation of the fan assembly. The fan assembly can be
mounted inside an HVAC duct of a building, or used in various other environments.

F03D 01/02
F03D 01/02: Wind motors Ü Wind motors with rotation axis substantially
in wind direction Ü having a plurality of rotors
Title Windmill-type electric generation system
Abstract Disclosed herein is a windmill-type electric generation system that generates a large rotating force
even from a small amount of wind. The electric generation system includes four rotary blade units
(

F03D 01/04
in wind direction Ü having stationary wind-guiding means, e.g. with
shrouds or channels
App. No. 20100086393 Assignee FLODESIGN WIND TURBINE CORPORATION
Title Turbine with mixers and ejectors
Abstract A Mixer/Ejector Wind/Water Turbine (x201c;MEWTx201d;) system is disclosed which routinely
exceeds the efficiencies of prior wind/water turbines. Unique ejector concepts are used to
fluid-dynamically improve many operational characteristics of conventional wind/water turbines
for potential power generation improvements of 50% and above. Applicants’ preferred MEWT
embodiment comprises an aerodynamically contoured turbine shroud with an 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 fluid flow. 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

F03D 01/06
in wind direction Ü Rotors
App. No. 20100077850 Assignee MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Title Wind turbine generator system and method thereof for judging lightning energy level
Abstract A wind turbine generator system that can quantitatively determine the energy of a lightning strike
on a wind turbine blade is provided. In the wind turbine generator system generating electricity by
driving an electrical generation mechanism through rotation of a rotor head to which wind turbine
blades are attached, an electrically conductive shield tape for judging the charge quantity (C) of a
lightning strike is bonded to surfaces of the wind turbine blades.

Title Wind turbine rotor
Abstract Wind power plant rotor comprising one or more rotor blades and stiffening elements to stiffen the
rotor, where the rotor blades are arranged such that they can turn around their longitudinal axes
relative to corresponding rotor stiffening elements. Each rotor blade may comprise at least two
rotor blade parts where the outer rotor blade part may be turnably arranged relative to the inner
rotor blade part. The solution facilitates use of longer or slimmer rotor blades while strength and
stiffness increase. The fatigue forces are thereby reduced while the corresponding tower structure
can be made stiffer and lighter. Manufacturing and transport costs are reduced.
App. No. 20100090472 Assignee VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Title Wind turbine rotor blade and method of manufacturing such rotor blade
Abstract The invention relates to a wind turbine rotor blade comprising a blade tip and a lightning protection
system. The blade includes at least one metallic lightning receptor at the surface of the blade in
proximity of the distal end of the blade tip. The blade comprises a blade shell configured partly by
a fibre-reinforced laminate, and the blade also comprises an electrically down-conducting element
in the form of a metallic mesh. The electrically down-conducting element extends only to a certain
distance from the distal end of the tip of the blade, said distance being larger than a distance
between the position of the lightning receptor and the distal end of the tip of the blade. It is
hereby ensured that a stroke of lightning will strike the receptor more likely than the electrically
down-conducting element.

F03D 01/06
App. No. 20100092288 Assignee LM GLASFIBER A/S

Title Pitch of blades on a wind power plant
Abstract The present invention relates to a blade for a wind power plant with an assembly face for mounting
in a circular pitch bearing, whose pitch axis is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the blade,
and wherein the blade comprises a root part with an approximately elliptic cross-section, in which
root part the assembly face is arranged. The invention further relates to a wind power plant in
general having a pitch-adjustable blade mounted in a pitch bearing such that the distance between
the outermost part of the blade and the tower is increased when the leading edge of the blade is
pitched up in the wind. This is accomplished in that the longitudinal axis of the blade is angled
in a particular way compared to its pitch axis. The invention also relates to a meth controlling a
wind power plant, including to increase the rotor area and/or increasing the distance between the
outermost part of at least one blade and the tower by regulating, during operation, the pitch of a
blade about a pitch axis which is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the blade.

F03D 03/00
App. No. 20100104447 Assignee General Electric Company

Title Carbon-glass-hybrid spar for wind turbine rotorblades
Abstract A fiber reinforced matrix for a wind turbine rotor blade includes glass fibers and carbon fibers
embedded in the same matrix material.
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at right angle to wind direction
Title Wind turbine having two sets of air panels to capture wind moving in perpendicular direction
Abstract A wind turbine, having (a) a rotatable frame; (b) a plurality of first air panels mounted to the
rotatable frame, the plurality of first air panels extending in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation
of the rotatable frame; (c) a plurality of second air panels mounted to the rotatable frame, the
plurality of second air panels extending in directions radial to the axis of rotation of the rotatable
frame; and (d) a base shaped to direct air flow received from a direction radial to the axis of
rotation of the rotatable frame into a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotatable frame.
A system for positioning airfoils on a rotating frame wind turbine, having a rotating frame; a plurality
of airfoils pivotally connected to the rotating frame; a pair of positional stops for each airfoil on the
rotating frame, wherein the pair of positional stops are located to limit rotation of the airfoil such
that the airfoil is positioned in a high-drag position as the airfoil moves with the wind, and in a low
drag position as the airfoil moves against the wind.

F03D 03/02
at right angle to wind direction Ü having a plurality of rotors
Title Dual rotor wind turbine
Abstract Provided is a dual rotor wind turbine having two rotor assemblies. In the dual rotor wind turbine,
an inlet guide vane is placed at a lower location in front of each rotor assembly and a rotor shaft
of the rotor assemblies is placed in back of a vertical shaft, so that the rotor shaft is offset from the
vertical shaft. Thus, the gravity center of the wind turbine is located in a lower portion of the wind
turbine, so that a stable balance of the wind turbine can be realized and the vertical shaft can be
smoothly rotated relative to a fixed shaft.

F03D 03/02

Title Method and apparatus for vertical-axis turbine
Abstract A vertical turbine comprising a plurality of fluid capture element layers, where each layer provides
a plurality of fluid capture elements. The layers are radially offset, thereby providing a spacing
between vertically-adjacent fluid capture elements. This spacing permits fluid to flow around
the fluid capture elements that are turning into the direction of fluid flow, thereby reducing back-
pressure on the device while maintaining a large fluid capture profile. The turbine provides a low
rpm, high-torque power generation device which may be used to generate electricity, or to provide
direct applications such as pumping.

F03D 03/06
at right angle to wind direction Ü Rotors
Title Vertical axis variable geometry wind energy collection system
Abstract A device to convert the kinetic energy of wind into kinetic energy in the form of a rotating mass
(FIG.

F03D 03/06

F03D 03/06

F03D 07/00
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20100102570 page 5
F03D 07/00: Wind motors Ü Controlling wind motors

App. No. 20100092289 Assignee GENERAL ELECTRIC WIND ENERGY GMBH
Title Systems and methods involving wind turbine bearing detection and operation
Abstract A method for determining a bearing of a wind turbine comprising, receiving a signal from a satellite
at a first antenna disposed on a wind turbine, receiving the signal from the satellite at a second
antenna disposed on the wind turbine, determining a position of the first antenna responsive to
receiving the signal, determining a position of the second antenna responsive to receiving the
signal, calculating a line of bearing intersecting the position of the first antenna and the position
of the second antenna, determining an angle of the line of bearing relative to a reference bearing,
and defining the bearing of the wind turbine as the angle of the line of bearing relative to the
reference bearing.

F03D 07/00
App. No. 20100096853 Assignee Nordex Energy GmbH

Title Method for the operation of a wind energy plant with a double-fed asynchronous generator and
wind energy plant with a double-fed asynchronous generator
Abstract A method for the operation of a wind energy plant with a double-fed asynchronous generator
which has a mode of operation as a phase shifter, in which reactive power is fed into the electric
power supply grid, the method having the following steps the stator of the asynchronous generator
is short-circuited, the asynchronous generator is run-up to a predetermined rotational speed from
a working rotational speed range via a converter after running up, the short-circuit in the stator is
cancelled, the double-fed asynchronous generator is synchronised with the electric power supply
grid, and it is driven for the generation of reactive power.
App. No. 20100096855 Assignee AERODYN ENGINEERING GMBH

Title Wind power plant
Abstract A wind power plant, comprising a tower, a rotor mounted on the tower and having at least one
rotor blade, and a power conversion unit, is characterized by a swivel bearing, the swiveling plane
of which lies between an approximately horizontal rotor axis (x) and a vertical tower axis (y), at
least one motor for swiveling the rotor, along with the power conversion unit, from a first position
in which the rotor axis (x) extends at least approximately in a horizontal direction into a second
position in which the rotor axis (x) extends at least approximately in a vertical direction.

F03D 07/02
App. No. 20100104439 Assignee Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Title Hydraulic system and wind turbine generator provided therewith
Abstract There is provided a hydraulic pump startup control device in a hydraulic system, which avoids
an overloaded state at startup to enable low-temperature, fast startup and maintaining of the
temperature with low-cost means in order to improve low-temperature startability. A bypass path
20100104436 page 13
F03D 07/02: Wind motors Ü Controlling wind motors Ü the wind motors
having rotation axis substantially in wind direction
App. No. 20100080683 Assignee FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation
Title Systems and methods for protecting a wind turbine in high wind conditions
Abstract Systems for protecting a wind turbine in high wind conditions are disclosed. A shrouded turbine
may have an ejector shroud disposed adjacent and downstream of a turbine shroud. In one
version, the ejector shroud can move to surround the turbine shroud. In another version, the
turbine can be pivoted on a support tower to cover the intake end of the turbine and rotate the
turbine about an axis at a right angle to the tower axis. In another version, the turbine is supported
by a telescoping tower which may be retracted to lower the turbine in high winds. In another
version, the tower sections may be connected by a pivotable connection and supported by guy
wire(s) which may be lengthened to lower the upper tower section pivotally.

F03D 07/02
App. No. 20100082276 Assignee PRUEFTECHNIK DIETER BUSCH AG

Title Process for monitoring a drive train component of a wind power plant
Abstract A process for monitoring a drive train component (

F03D 07/02

Title Adaptive adjustment of the blade pitch angle of a wind turbine
Abstract It is described a method of determining a quality of an initial value for a blade pitch angle. An
initial power captured by a wind turbine is measured, while the blade pitch angle has the initial
value. The blade pitch angle is changed from the initial value to a first value in a first direction. A
first power captured by the wind turbine is measured and the blade pitch angle is changed to a
second value in a second direction being opposite to the first direction. Further, a second power
captured by the wind turbine is measured, a power difference between the first power and the
second power is calculated, and the quality of the initial value based on the calculated power
difference is determined. Further, a control system, a wind turbine and a computer program are
described.

Title Method for controlling a wind tubine using a wind flow model
Abstract A control device is provided which is adapted for controlling at least one operational parameter of
a wind turbine including a machine nacelle and a rotor having at least one rotor blade. The control
device includes an input adapted for inputting a signal which is indicative of environmental data of
the wind turbine, an evaluation unit adapted for generating at least one control signal on the basis
of currently acquired environmental data and on the basis of previously acquired environmental
data, and an output adapted to output the control signal adapted for adjusting the at least one
operational parameter of the wind turbine.

F03D 07/02

Title Apparatus and method for continuous pitching of a wind turbine
Abstract A wind turbine includes a machine nacelle and a rotor having at least one rotor blade and a hub.
An anemometer unit is adapted for measuring a first wind velocity at a first rotational position of
the rotor and for measuring at least one second wind velocity at at least one second rotational
position of the rotor. At least one pitch angle adjustment unit is provided for adjusting a first pitch
angle and at least one second pitch angle of the at least one rotor blade as a function of the
rotational position of the rotor, wherein the at least one pitch angle adjustment unit is adapted for
changing the pitch angle between the first pitch angle and the at least one second pitch angle
while the rotor of the wind turbine is rotating.

F03D 07/02
App. No. 20100098540 Assignee GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Title Blade pitch management method and system
Abstract A method for operating a wind turbine. The method includes providing a wind turbine having
at least one blade having adjustable pitch angle that is adjusted according to an operational
parameter schedule. A blade efficiency parameter is determined in response to a wind speed and
a rotor speed. A minimum pitch angle is determined in response to the blade efficiency parameter
and the pitch angle of the at least one blade in response to the blade efficiency parameter is
maintained to an angle equal to or greater than the minimum pitch angle independent of the
operational parameter schedule. A wind turbine plant and a method for servicing a wind turbine
are also disclosed.

Title Method and system for operating a wind turbine generator
Abstract A method of operating a wind turbine generator having at least one wind turbine blade includes
increasing a pitch angle of the at least one wind turbine blade as the at least one wind turbine
blade rotates through a first range of blade azimuth values. Such increasing of the pitch angle
reduces acoustic emissions generated by the wind turbine generator. The method also includes
decreasing the pitch angle of the at least one wind turbine blade as the at least one wind turbine
blade rotates through a second range of blade azimuth values. Such decreasing of the pitch angle
increases electric power generated by the wind turbine generator.

F03D 07/04
having rotation axis substantially in wind direction Ü Regulation, i.e.
controlling automatically
Title Wind turbine generator and its control method
Abstract A wind turbine generator system is provided with a nacelle supporting a wind turbine rotor, a
nacelle rotation mechanism, an anemometer, and a control apparatus controlling the nacelle
rotation mechanism. Said control apparatus calculates the wind direction deviation from the wind
direction measured by the anemometer and the direction of the wind turbine rotor. Said control
apparatus performs a yaw rotation of the nacelle by the nacelle rotation mechanism when any
of conditions (1) and (2) is satisfied; the condition (1) is a condition under which a state where
the absolute value of said wind direction deviation is equal to or more than a first threshold value
continues for a first duration predetermined, and the condition (2) is a condition under which a
state where the absolute value of said wind direction deviation is equal to or more than a second
threshold value larger than said first threshold value continues for a second duration shorter than
said first duration.

F03D 07/06
App. No. 20100087960 Assignee MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Title Wind turbine generator and yaw driving method for wind turbine generator
Abstract It is an object to make it possible to completely or partially eliminate a yaw driving device and to
reduce power consumption in a nacelle. A moment around a wind-turbine tower axis is calculated;
an angle command value around the wind-turbine tower axis is calculated by adding a yaw-control
command value to a reference command value for canceling out the moment; and a pitch angle
command value of each wind turbine blade is set on the basis of the angle command value around
the wind-turbine tower axis.
20100092288 page 22

F03D 07/06
having rotation axis substantially at right angle to wind direction
Title Variable vane vertical axis wind turbine
Abstract An embodiment of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) with a turbine shaft for transmitting
mechanical power. Coupled to the turbine shaft is a support structure with a vane rotatably
coupled to the support structure at a vane shaft. The vane rotates the vane shaft, support
structure and the turbine shaft around the center of the turbine shaft when the vane is acted
upon by the wind. A centrifugal compensation rod is connected to the vane. The centrifugal
compensation rod counteracts the centrifugal forces acting upon the vane as the vane rotates
about the center of the turbine shaft.

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100096854 Assignee PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.

Title Vertical axis wind turbine using individual blade pitch and camber control integrated with matrix
converter
Abstract A vertical axis wind turbine that can be actively controlled has the potential to extract wind energy
efficiently, and consequently be economically viable for distributed harvesting of wind energy. This
invention includes mechanisms and methods for enabling high-efficiency wind energy extraction
by a vertical axis wind turbine using active pitch and camber control of individual blades. Blade
control is further integrated with generator control and power electronics. Integrated control
algorithms are systematically constructed, and transmitted to the wind turbine through a wireless
communications interface. The interface also allows the user to continuously monitor the state
of the wind turbine system. This invention includes sensors and procedures for periodic self-
calibration of wind turbine parameters for preserving the long-term efficiency of wind energy
extraction. Furthermore, a capability to intelligently interact with other wind turbine systems in
a wind-farm setting is incorporated.

F03D 09/00
F03D 09/00: Wind motors Ü Adaptations of wind motors for special use
Title Movable support system for an energy recovery device
Abstract The present invention relates to a movable support system comprising a fixed part, intended to be
fixed for example to the frame of a roof, and a moving part that opens completely downwards and
towards the interior of the building, and able to be completely removed towards the interior of the
building so as to make it easier to fit it or replace it should this be necessary, serving for various
energy recovery devices such as a wind turbine, a solar water heater or a photovoltaic solar cell,
making it possible, by an assembly means, to fit and maintain it via the interior of the building, and
to a concept for a wind turbine, solar water heater or photovoltaic solar cell which is fitted to this
support system.

F03D 09/00

Title Pliant or compliant elements for harnessing the forces of moving fluid to transport fluid or generate
electricity
Abstract Pliant, or compliant mechanisms for extracting electrical energy or useful work from a moving
fluid are described. Persistent deformations in flexible elements are maintained with deformation
retaining, or restraining components. The deformation retaining components may, in various
embodiments, include rigid or tensile members, elastic coils, and/or the like. The deformations of
the mechanisms may be configured so as to receive forces from moving fluid and transfer those
forces in a variety of ways so as to pump fluid or generate electricity from this pumped fluid, or to
generate electricity from material strains induced by moving fluid.

F03D 09/00

F03D 09/00

Title Energy generation structure
Abstract An energy generation structure comprising a wind collector comprising a wind barrier such as
a flexible membrane, an aperture through the barrier, and a plurality of supporting elements
anchoring the barrier to a supporting body, the wind collector being thereby arranged to funnel
wind through the aperture. The structure further comprises at least one wind turbine disposed at
the aperture so as to generate energy from wind passing through the aperture.

F03D 09/00

Title Wind power generator
Abstract The wind power generator includes a wind tunnel formed by a cylindrical member erected on
a foundation in a vertical direction; a plurality of wind-collecting plates that extends from a
circumferential wall of the cylindrical member in directions normal to the circumferential wall; a
plurality of upper and lower guide plates provided between the wind-collecting plates; a plurality of
wind inlets that introduces wind collected by the wind-collecting plates into the wind tunnel; back-
flow preventing means that allow only the flow of wind blowing from the outside of the cylindrical
member into the inside of the cylindrical member; a turbine that is driven by wind blowing out from
one end of the wind tunnel, and power generator that is driven by the turbine.

F03D 09/00
App. No. 20100084872 Assignee ADI WIND, LLC

Title Speed increaser
Abstract A speed increaser is disclosed that translates slow rotating, high torque motion to high rotation,
low torque motion and is suitable for use in a device like a wind turbine. The speed increaser
has certain advantages, such as reduced weight and/or size compared to other units having the
same performance characteristics. The speed increaser employs an externally toothed spur gear
orbiting in a non-rotating manner inside an internally toothed ring gear. The input drives the ring
gear and the orbiting spur gear drives an eccentric on the output shaft. In one embodiment, cross
guide projections on the spur gear and cross guide projections on the housing engage slots in a
swash plate. In another embodiment, cross guide projections on one side of a swash plate engage
slots in the housing and cross guide projections on the opposite side of the swash plate engage
slots in the orbiting spur gear; and, hardened wear plates and lubricant passages are provided
on the swash plate cross guide projections. In another embodiment, the speed increaser housing
includes an electric generator with the rotor driven by the speed reducer output shaft. In another
version, the speed increaser and generator are housed within the hub of a fluid turbine impeller.
In another version of the speed reducer, multiple output shafts are driven by the orbiting spur gear.

F03D 09/00

Title System for producing energy through the action of wind
Abstract A system and method of generating energy by transforming energy from a low-density substance,
such as air flow or wind, into kinetic energy by directing the flow through a wind guide system
towards panels that rotate in generally the same direction as the air flow. Furthermore, the system
uses the ground and/or water as a surface for guiding the air flow towards the windmill devices.
The wind guide system also limits air flow from engaging all the panels at the same.

F03D 09/00

Title Combined environmental monitoring and power supply device
Abstract A wind turbine includes a tower, a machine nacelle and a rotor having a plurality of rotor blades
and a hub. Furthermore the wind turbine includes at least one wind speed sensor device having
at least one environmental monitoring apparatus for the detection of at least one environmental
condition including a transducer device for converting the detected environmental conditions into
an electrical signal and a converter device for converting energy provided by the environment
into electrical output energy. The transducer device and the converter device are formed as an
associated unit.

F03D 09/00

Title Stationary wind or fluid scoop which captures and redirects wind or fluid for generating power
Abstract Stationary wind or fluid scoop which captures and redirects wind or fluid and forces the wind or
fluid into a duct or chamber which feeds one or more air or fluid powered generators to convert
wind or fluid energy into electrical or mechanical energy. The wind or fluid scoop can be mounted
at any angle on existing structures or can stand alone. The wind or fluid scoop can have dynamic
louvers which allow wind or fluid to enter the wind or fluid scoop duct or chamber, but can also
prevent wind or fluid from exiting the chamber. If used for wind the scoop can utilize turbulent
wind around buildings by capturing the wind and redirecting it into an air duct which supplies air
to convert wind energy into electrical or mechanical energy. Similar applications for other fluids.

Title Power-augmenting shroud for energy-producing turbines
Abstract A shroud, such as for an airborne wind-turbine for converting wind energy into another form of
energy, such as electrical energy. The shroud has a ring-like shape with an airfoil cross-section
and defines an interior volume for containing a lighter-than-air gas. The shroud includes a central
opening oriented along a longitudinal axis of the shroud. The shroud is configured to produce
an asymmetric moment of left and right lateral sections thereof, which asymmetric moment yields
a restoring moment that automatically orients the longitudinal axis of the shroud substantially
optimally relative to a prevailing wind direction.

F03D 09/00

Title Using sail and wind power to generate electricity, and as a power source
Abstract Specially designed masts, rectangular sails that slide inside frames and can be folded or wrapped,
and directing the wind around the system by using a wind deflector and a fin, are used to produce
power from the wind, masts will rotate around an oval wall in a circle and drive chains that will
turn wheels that in turn drive generators, fin and wind deflector are used to position the system,
all parts of the system are installed on one rotating platform, the system is mobile, simple design,
made of low cost material, can look like a beautiful sail ship and environmentally friendly, so
less people will object to it, multiple small generators that can go on or off-line automatically, are
preferred over one large generator, to control the production and speed of the system, generators
can physically be added or taken out of the system without halting it.

Title Worldwide wind farm enclosure units and grid worldwide battery-based airflow induced wind farm
enclosure units and grid (webbaidwindfarm)
Abstract A system for producing energy from the flow of air by providing a source of energy which
provides power to operate an airflow generating device directly through mechanical energy, or
by generating electrical current that charges a grid of one or more batteries, backed up by other
sources of energy in the event that the primary source of energy fails to provide sufficient energy
to keep the batteries charged. The batteries provide power to an airflow generating device such as
a wind turbine or fan placed in an enclosure, which produces a flow of air which powers a plurality
of wind energy generators situated in this same enclosure so that these wind generators operate
at maximum airflow speeds specified by the wind/airflow energy generators for optimal production
of energy without damage to the generator units, thus producing power for numerous purposes
including power for homes, commercial and other uses, to supply net excess power generated to
worldwide power grids, and to provide energy for the operation of all types of vehicles.

F03D 09/02
20100084863 page 38 20100090464 page 33 20100090466 page 16
20100090469 page 17 20100090471 page 9 20100090474 page 16
20100092290 page 26 20100095609 page 12 20100096853 page 30
20100096854 page 39 20100096855 page 30 20100101988 page 11
20100102557 page 12 20100102570 page 5
F03D 09/02: Wind motors Ü Adaptations of wind motors for special use
Ü the apparatus storing power
Title Hybrid lighting device
Abstract A hybrid lighting device is described. The hybrid lighting device comprises a solar panel arranged
to generate electric power; a wind turbine arranged to generate electric power; an energy storage
device electrically connected with the power controller and arranged to store electric power; a
power controller electrically connected with the energy storage device and the solar panel and
the wind turbine and arranged to transfer electric power; and an induction-based light source
electrically connected with the power controller.

F03D 09/02

F03D 11/00

Title Electric power generating system using permanent magent motors
Abstract A system for generating electric power. The system comprising a first rechargeable battery, a
first permanent magnet motor powered by the first rechargeable battery, a device for controlling
battery power to the magnet motors, a first device for converting mechanical output of the first
permanent magnet to electrical energy, a second rechargeable battery charged by the electrical
energy produced by the first device, a second device for controlling battery power applied to
the second permanent magnet motor being powered by the second rechargeable battery and
a second device for converting mechanical output of the second permanent magnet motor to
electrical energy. The permanent magnet motors capable of producing more mechanical output
for the same electrical input compared to conventional electric motors are used in the present
invention. The system could use multiple devices in series and use solar panel combined with
wind wheel to recharge any battery in outdoors use.
20100102561 page 49
F03D 11/00: Wind motors Ü Details, component parts, or accessories

not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the other groups of this
subclass
Title System and method for wind condition estimation
Abstract A wind power generation system includes a wind turbine at a wind turbine location, a measuring
device for providing a wind condition signal at a test location, a sensor for providing a wind
condition signal at the wind turbine, and a controller. The controller is configured for receiving
the wind condition signals, using a wind correlation database and the wind condition signal at
the test location for providing a wind condition estimation at the wind turbine location, obtaining a
difference between the wind condition signal at the wind turbine location and the wind condition
estimate at the wind turbine location, and using the difference for adjusting the wind condition
signal at the wind turbine location.

F03G 06/00
App. No. 20100098552 Assignee GAMESA INNOVATION x26; TECHNOLOGY, S.L.

Title Blade root extender for a wind turbine
Abstract The field of the invention is a blade root extender for a wind turbine assembled between the blade
root and a hub fixed to the wind turbine’s nacelle. The extender is made up of a hollow, corrugated
cylinder, one or two terminal flanges with holes for some preloaded stud bolts that apply pressure
to the blade root extender.
App. No. 20100098552 Assignee GAMESA INNOVATION x26; TECHNOLOGY, S.L.

Title Blade root extender for a wind turbine
Abstract The field of the invention is a blade root extender for a wind turbine assembled between the blade
root and a hub fixed to the wind turbine’s nacelle. The extender is made up of a hollow, corrugated
cylinder, one or two terminal flanges with holes for some preloaded stud bolts that apply pressure
to the blade root extender.
20100077850 page 21 20100084867 page 44 20100086406 page 5
20100090474 page 16 20100090479 page 13 20100098549 page 9

F16H 57/04
F03D 11/04: Wind motors Ü Details, component parts, or accessories

not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the other groups of this
subclass Ü Mounting structures
20100080683 page 31 20100102570 page 5
F03G 06/00: Spring, weight, inertia, or like motors Ü Devices for producing
mechanical power from solar energy
20100077751 page 40
F04D 29/34: Non-positive-displacement pumps Ü Details, component

parts, or accessories Ü Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids Ü
for axial-flow pumps Ü Blade mountings
20100090469 page 17
F04D 29/38: Non-positive-displacement pumps Ü Details, component

parts, or accessories Ü Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids Ü
for axial-flow pumps Ü Blades
20100090474 page 16
F15B 13/04: Systems acting by means of fluids in general Ü Details of

servomotor systems Ü Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised
by their adaptation to the control of servomotors Ü for use with a single
servomotor
20100104439 page 31
F15B 21/04: Systems acting by means of fluids in general Ü Common

features of fluid actuator systems Ü Special measures taken in connection
with the properties of the fluid, e.g. for venting, compensating for
changes of viscosity, cooling, filtering, preventing churning
20100104439 page 31
F16F 01/06: Springs Ü Springs Ü made of steel or other material having

low internal friction Ü Wound springs Ü with turns lying in cylindrical
surfaces
20100090471 page 9

G01W 01/16
F16H 01/32: gearing Ü Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion

Ü with gears having orbital motion Ü in which the central axis of the
gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear
20100084872 page 45
F16H 57/04: gearing Ü General details of gearing Ü Features relating

to lubrication or cooling
20100084872 page 45
F24F 07/00: Air-conditioning Ü Ventilation

20100090469 page 17
F24F 07/007: Air-conditioning Ü Ventilation Ü with forced flow

20100090469 page 17
F24J 02/52: Production or use of heat not otherwise provided for Ü Use
of solar heat, e.g. solar heat collectors Ü Component parts, details or
accessories of solar heat collectors Ü Arrangement of mountings or
supports
20100077751 page 40
G01F 25/00: Measuring volume, volume flow, mass flow, or liquid level
Ü Testing or calibrating of apparatus for measuring volume, volume
flow, or liquid level, or for metering by volume
20100080703 page 52
G01H 01/00: Measurement of mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic

or infrasonic waves Ü Measuring vibrations in solids by using direct
conduction to the detector
20100082276 page 32

H02K 07/18
G01M 13/02: testing static or dynamic balance of machines or structures

Ü Testing of machine parts Ü Testingof gearing or of transmission
mechanisms
20100082276 page 32
G01W 01/16: meteorology Ü Meteorology Ü Measuring atmospheric

potential differences, e.g. due to electrical charges in clouds
20100077850 page 21
G06F 19/00: Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computing or

data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific
applications
20100087960 page 37
H01L 31/02: Semiconductor devices Ü Semiconductor devices 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 Details
20100095609 page 12 20100095609 page 12
H01L 31/042: Semiconductor devices Ü Semiconductor devices 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 conversion devices
Ü including a panel or array of photoelectric cells, e.g. solar cells
20100090605 page 50 20100101988 page 11
H02G 13/00: Installation of electric cables or lines, or of combined

optical and electric cables or lines Ü Installations of lightning conductors
20100077850 page 21 20100090472 page 21

H05B 37/02
H02J 07/34: Circuit arrangements or systems for supplying or distributing

electric power Ü Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries
or for supplying loads from batteries Ü Parallel operation in networks
using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
20100090463 page 47
H02K 07/18: dynamo-electric machines Ü Arrangements for handling

mechanical energy structurally associated with the machine, e.g. structural
association with mechanical driving motor or auxiliary dynamo-electric
machine Ü Structural association of electric generator with mechanical
driving motor, e.g. turbine
20100078941 page 41
H02K 53/00: dynamo-electric machines Ü Alleged dynamo-electricperpetua

mobilia
20100102568 page 52
H02P 09/04: Control or regulation of electric motors, 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 output value of
the generator
20100084863 page 38 20100090463 page 47 20100090464 page 33
20100102557 page 12
H05B 37/02: Electric heating Ü Circuit arrangements for electric light

sources in general Ü Controlling

Patent Index
Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20100077751 40 20100077850 21 20100078941 41
20100078943 43 20100080683 31 20100080702 36
20100080703 52 20100082276 32 20100084208 10
20100084863 38 20100084867 44 20100084872 45
20100084873 46 20100086393 19 20100086406 5
20100086407 21 20100086409 6 20100087960 37
20100090463 47 20100090464 33 20100090466 16
20100090468 18 20100090469 17 20100090470 48
20100090471 9 20100090472 21 20100090473 48
20100090474 16 20100090479 13 20100090605 50
20100092288 22 20100092289 29 20100092290 26
20100092291 33 20100092292 34 20100092296 15
20100092300 7 20100095609 12 20100096853 30
20100096854 39 20100096855 30 20100098540 35
20100098541 35 20100098542 23 20100098543 14
20100098549 9 20100098552 53 20100101988 11
20100102557 12 20100102561 49 20100102568 52
20100102569 49 20100102570 5 20100104417 24
20100104436 13 20100104439 31 20100104441 25
20100104444 8 20100104447 23

IPC Catchword Index
IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

ACCIDENTS preventing ACCIDENTS in road traffic B60 9
AIR pumps F01 13
ASSEMBLING of lightning conductors to supporting structures H02G 13/00 56
ASSEMBLING of metal parts to other metal parts B23P 11/00 5
BLADES for turbines or non-positive displacement pumps F01 13
BLOWERS [= pumps] F01 13
BUILDING(S) E04 12
BUILDING(S) subaqueous BUILDING(S) E02D 29/00 12
CASTING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 8
COLLAR(S) pressing sleeves or COLLAR(S) on to shafts or like members B23P 11/00 5
COLLET(S) F16 54
COMBS making hair COMBS of plastics B29 8
COMBUSTION internal COMBUSTION engines F01 13
COMPILING statistics G06 56
COMPRESSORS [= pumps] F01 13
COMPUTER(S) G06 56
COOLING of engines or pumps F01 13
CUTTING shaping by flame CUTTING B23 5
CYLINDER(S) arrangements and adaptations of CYLINDER(S) peculiar to F01 13
engines or pumps
DATA processing G06 56
DEEP-DRAWING sheets of plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 8
DOOR(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 13
DRILLING [drills] DRILLING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B23 5
EBONITE moulding EBONITE B29 8
ELECTRICITY distribution of ELECTRICITY H02 56
END-CAPS for rods or tubes B23P 11/00 5
ENGINE(S) F01 13
ENGINEERING elements or units F16 54
EQUATIONS solving EQUATIONS G06 56
EXHAUSTING exhausters [= pumps] F01 13
FAN(S) [= pumps] F01 13
FETTLING of articles moulded from plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 8
FUNCTIONS evaluating FUNCTIONS G06 56
GAS(ES) engines or pumps F01 13
GATES operation or control of GATES E05 13
GENERATION of electricity H02 56
GREENHOUSES building features of GREENHOUSES E04 12
HEATING F24 55
HINGES for closing doors or windows automatically E05F 01/00 13
HYDRAULIC(S) engines or pumps F01 13
HYDRAULIC(S) in general F15 54
INSULATION of tunnels E02D 29/00 12
INTERNAL -combustion F01 13

IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

LIFTING raising or LIFTING water F04 54
LIGHTNING installation of LIGHTNING arresters or conductors H02G 13/00 56
LIQUID(S) engines or pumps F01 13
LUBRICATION of engines or pumps F01 13
MASTS devices for erecting of MASTS E04H 12/34 12
MEASURING G01 55
MECHANISMS in general F16 54
MOTOR(S) [= engines] F01 13
MOULDING(S) plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 8
NORIAS F04 54
PERPETUA MOBILIA alleged dynamo-electric PERPETUA MOBILIA H02K 53/00 57
PERPETUA MOBILIA alleged hydraulic PERPETUA MOBILIA F03B 17/04 17
PISTON(S) engines or pumps F01 13
PISTON(S) peculiar to engines or pumps F01 13
PIVOTS for doors or windows with checks or closing means E05F 01/00 13
PLASTIC [materials] working PLASTICs or substances in a PLASTIC state in B29 8
general
PNEUMATIC(S) F15 54
PNEUMATIC(S) pumps F01 13
POLES devices for erecting POLES E04H 12/34 12
POTENTIAL [differences] measuring POTENTIAL in atmosphere G01W 01/16 56
POWER plant [= engines] F01 13
PRESS(ES) making PRESS(ES) fit connections B23P 11/00 5
PRESSING shaping plastics or substances in a plastic state by PRESSING B29 8
PRIME MOVERS [= engines] F01 13
RANGE(S) electric RANGE(S) F24 55
RAREFYING [of gases] pumps for RAREFYING F04 54
REINFORCING of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 8
ROTARY -piston engines or pumps F01 13
RUBBER working RUBBER B29 8
SHAFT(S) pressing sleeves or collars on to SHAFT(S) B23P 11/00 5
SHAPING of plastics or substances plastic in a plastic state in general, B29 8
mechanical methods
SLEEVE(S) pressing metal SLEEVE(S) on to shafts B23P 11/00 5
SLUDGE pumps for SLUDGE F04 54
SOLAR panel of photoelectric cells H01L 31/042 56
SOLAR using SOLAR energy F03G 06/00 54
STARTING of engines F01 13
STEAM engines F01 13
STOVES F24 55
SUBWAY(S) tunnels E02D 29/00 12
TRAP(S) doors E05 13
TUNNEL(S) underwater E02D 29/00 12
TURBINES F01 13
TURBINES structurally associated with electric machines H02K 07/18 57
VALVES arrangements or adaptations of VALVES peculiar to engines or F01 13
pumps
VAPOUR(S), VAPOR(S) engines F01 13
VARIABLES measuring VARIABLES G01 55
VEHICLES B60 9
VEHICLES body details of VEHICLES B60 9
VENTILATION in general F24F 07/00 55
WALL(S) underwater or underground WALL(S) E02D 29/00 12
WAX(ES) moulding or casting WAX(ES) in general B29 8

IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

WHALEBONE working of WHALEBONE B29 8
WINDOW(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 13
WORKING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 8

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April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 1

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

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 2

F03D 01/04 - having stationary wind-guiding

E02 - Foundations 11 F16 - Springs 54

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 3

H01 - Semiconductor devices 56 H02K 07/18 - Structural association of

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 4

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

App. No. 20100102570 Assignee

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 5

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

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 6

App. No. 20100092300 Assignee

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 7

App. No. 20100104444 Assignee

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 8

B29C 65/18: Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Joining of preformed parts

B60K 08/00: Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 9

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

C02F 01/18: treatment of water, waste water, sewage, or sludge Ü Treatment

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 10

App. No. 20100101988 Assignee

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 11

E02D 29/00: Foundations Ü Underground or underwater structures

E04H 12/18: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

E04H 12/34: Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Towers

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 12

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

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 13

F01D 05/22: Non-positive-displacement machines or engines, e.g. steam

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 14

F01D 05/30: Non-positive-displacement machines or engines, e.g. steam

F03B 03/12: Machines or engines for liquids Ü Machines or engines of

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 15

F03B 13/00: Machines or engines for liquids Ü Adaptations of machines

App. No. 20100090474 Assignee

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 16

F03B 17/04: Machines or engines for liquids Ü Other machines or engines

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 17

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 18

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 19

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 20

App. No. 20100086407 Assignee

App. No. 20100090472 Assignee VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 21

App. No. 20100092288 Assignee LM GLASFIBER A/S

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 22

App. No. 20100104447 Assignee General Electric Company

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 23

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 24

App. No. 20100104441 Assignee

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 25

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 26

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 27

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 28

F03D 07/00: Wind motors Ü Controlling wind motors

April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications - Wind Energy 29

App. No. 20100096853 Assignee Nordex Energy GmbH