Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Platform for generating electricity from flowing fluid using generally prolate turbine
- Patent Title (中): 使用大体上涡轮机从流动的流体发电的平台
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Application No.: US12461717Application Date: 2009-08-21
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Publication No.: US08344535B2Publication Date: 2013-01-01
- Inventor: John Pitre
- Applicant: John Pitre
- Applicant Address: US HI Honolulu
- Assignee: Natural Power Concepts, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Natural Power Concepts, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US HI Honolulu
- Agency: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP
- Main IPC: F03B13/12
- IPC: F03B13/12

Abstract:
A platform-like device for generating electricity from moving fluids has two has at least two fluid turbines coupled to one another through a frame. The fluid turbines are adapted to rotate in opposite directions. The fluid turbines also provide buoyancy for the platform so that the platform is self supporting in the water. The fluid turbines preferably have helicoid flights (screw-like threads) mounted to generally prolate casings. The fluid turbines preferably connect to electric generators through belt, chain-drive, or other transmission systems. The platform may additional support a wind turbine.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100140942A1 Platform for generating electricity from flowing fluid using generally prolate turbine Public/Granted day:2010-06-10
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