Patents by Inventor Nils Erik Gislason

Nils Erik Gislason 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).

  • Patent number: 6064123
    Abstract: A horizontal axis wind turbine comprises a rotor-supporting framework, a multi-vaned rotor, an electricity-generating stator, and a rotation track. The supporting framework is constructed with a plurality of triangular sub-units. The rotor has a plurality of vanes projecting therefrom. The vanes have adjustable pitch and are encircled by a rim having a plurality of magnets. Wind induces rotation of the rim. The stator is essentially stationary and is mounted on the framework opposite the rim. As magnets on the rotating rim pass by the stator, electricity is generated. The stator uses the pull of the magnets to automatically adjust itself to align with the rotating rim. The framework is mounted on the rotation track so that the framework can continually be adjusted to maximize wind-induced rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Nils Erik Gislason