Patents Assigned to WINDMARKET, LLC
  • Multi-purpose pumped storage facility
    Patent number: 8899873
    Abstract: A pumped storage facility combined with at least a seating area constructed on a bank of an upper reservoir facing a lower reservoir. The lower reservoir includes a track around the shore thereof so that spectators in the seating area can view the track. A performance area is constructed adjacent the track along the lower reservoir, and can be built over the water on piers if needed. Thus, racing events can take place on the track and be viewed by spectators in the seating area. A parking lot drains water into the lower reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Windmarket, LLC
    Inventor: George J. Igel, V
  • ADJUSTABLE WIND-RESISTANCE WINDMILL WITH INDICIA
    Publication number: 20120133136
    Abstract: A windmill having a substantially vertical tower to which a rotatable hub is mounted. At least three arms extend substantially horizontally from the hub and terminate in cones having louvers that can be opened and closed, such as by a servo motor and linkage. A computer receives a signal from a wind direction sensor and actuates the opening and closing of the louvers to optimize wind resistance depending upon the orientation of the cone relative to the wind direction. Indicia are preferably placed on one or both sides of the louvers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: WINDMARKET, LLC
    Inventor: George J. Igel, V