Abstract: A portable, self-contained power conversion unit is disclosed that is attached to an outlet for a pressurized fluid system, such as the nozzle for a garden hose. An impeller mounted in the body of the unit and is rotated by the discharge of pressurized fluid through the unit. The rotational energy of the impeller is converted into electrical energy by a generator, and/or used directly in rotating tools attached to the impeller, such as grinding wheels, rotary saws, rotary brushes, drill bits, and the like.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 15, 1988
Assignee:
Desai & Lerner
Inventors:
Hal Lerner, Bhikhabhai J. Desai, Suresh B. Desai