Patents Assigned to WATTS Energy LLC
  • Publication number: 20080093861
    Abstract: The wind generating device of the present invention employs modules each having two turbines. Each of the turbines employs two rotors coaxially aligned by a shaft associated with an in-line generator. Alternatively, the turbine employs only one rotor for low wind areas. The arrangement includes a proximal channel with a leading portion having decreasing radius toward the first rotor which acts as a collector and a following portion connecting fluidly the first and second rotor and a distal channel which is separate from the proximal channel and opens into the following portion thereby adding to the airflow to the second rotor. Downstream from the second rotor is a diffuser with radius increasing with distance from the rotor. The invention includes means for mounting modules vertically stacked which allows for yaw responsive to wind. The device further includes means to mount the modules on a tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: WATTS Energy LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Friesth, Franklin Desrochers