Patents by Inventor David L. Fite

David L. Fite has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vertical-axis turbine for capturing the force of moving gases or liquids and a method for its use
    Patent number: 8419367
    Abstract: A vertical-axis turbine is provided, which comprises two or more arc-shaped blades which can pivot so as to decrease drag and maximize the force collected by each blade from moving gas or liquid. These arc-shaped blades can also be capable of directing moving gas or liquid from one blade to another. Additionally, these blades can comprise thin strips along their outer edge, which can increase their strength and rigidity as well as increase the amount of force captured by each blade from the moving gas or liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: David L. Fite
  • VERTICAL-AXIS TURBINE FOR CAPTURING THE FORCE OF MOVING GASES OR LIQUIDS AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE
    Publication number: 20080304968
    Abstract: A vertical-axis turbine is provided, which comprises two or more arc-shaped blades which can pivot so as to decrease drag and maximize the force collected by each blade from moving gas or liquid. These arc-shaped blades can also be capable of directing moving gas or liquid from one blade to another. Additionally, these blades can comprise thin strips along their outer edge, which can increase their strength and rigidity as well as increase the amount of force captured by each blade from the moving gas or liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: David L. Fite