Patents by Inventor Valentine B. Deale

Valentine B. Deale 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: 9695798
    Abstract: A wind spinner includes a body, at least one rod attached to the body for rotation about a blade axis, at least two blades disposed at opposing ends of the rod, forming at least one pair of blades, and at least one blade support disposed within each blade. The at least one blade support includes a central portion disposable on the at least one rod. The central portion is attached to at least one wing portion that extends outwardly therefrom to provide internal support to the blade. In addition, the blades are angled at a blade angle and at a position on the at least one rod such that wind passing thereover causes the at least one pair of blades to rotate about the blade axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: PREMIER KITES, INC.
    Inventor: Valentine B. Deale
  • Publication number: 20150104321
    Abstract: A wind spinner includes a body, at least one rod attached to the body for rotation about a blade axis, at least two blades disposed at opposing ends of the rod, forming at least one pair of blades, and at least one blade support disposed within each blade. The at least one blade support includes a central portion disposable on the at least one rod. The central portion is attached to at least one wing portion that extends outwardly therefrom to provide internal support to the blade. In addition, the blades are angled at a blade angle and at a position on the at least one rod such that wind passing thereover causes the at least one pair of blades to rotate about the blade axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: PREMIER KITES, INC.
    Inventor: Valentine B. Deale
  • Patent number: 6678979
    Abstract: A wind indicator is described that includes a body with a frame including a spindle axis and a web. A pivot is connected to the frame to permit the body to rotate about a pivot axis. A spindle is disposed on the spindle axis and is rotatable about the spindle axis. The spindle includes first and second hubs, each of which include a central body portion and at least one vane support receiving element. The wind indicator also has at least one element connecting the first hub to the second hub to maintain the first and second hubs in positional relation with respect to one another. The connecting element is offset from the spindle axis by a predetermined distance. At least one vane extends between the vane support receiving elements on the two hubs. The vane captures air movement and translates it into rotational movement of the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Premier Kites
    Inventors: Albert Lim, Valentine B. Deale
  • Publication number: 20030230230
    Abstract: A tetherable wind indicator is disclosed. The wind indicator includes a hollow body with an inlet opening therethrough, the inlet opening defining an inlet area, the inlet area being smaller than the hollow body's greatest cross-sectional area, the inlet opening permitting wind to enter the hollow body. At least one tether extends from the hollow body. At least one vent is disposed through the hollow body. The vent is oriented to direct wind exiting from the hollow body such that the hollow body rotates when the wind passes therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: PREMIER KITES
    Inventors: Albert Lim, Valentine B. Deale
  • Publication number: 20030126774
    Abstract: A wind indicator is described that includes a body with a frame including a spindle axis and a web. A pivot is connected to the frame to permit the body to rotate about a pivot axis. A spindle is disposed on the spindle axis and is rotatable about the spindle axis. The spindle includes first and second hubs, each of which include a central body portion and at least one vane support receiving element. The wind indicator also has at least one element connecting the first hub to the second hub to maintain the first and second hubs in positional relation with respect to one another. The connecting element is offset from the spindle axis by a predetermined distance. At least one vane extends between the vane support receiving elements on the two hubs. The vane captures air movement and translates it into rotational movement of the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Premier Kites
    Inventors: Albert Lim, Valentine B. Deale