Patents by Inventor Brett C. Krippene

Brett C. Krippene 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: 10280900
    Abstract: An omnidirectional building integrated wind energy power enhancer system is configured to produce electrical power from a wind turbine(s) concealed within and/or on top of a building by means of a flow of pressurized air from the prevailing wind that enters and flows through a portion of a building. A building may provide large exterior surface areas for receiving and directing airflow to the turbine(s). At least a portion of the wind energy power enhancer system is configured within a building, such as between floors, on a single floor, and/or a roof structure. The wind turbine(s) may be configured to receive airflow directly from an inflow chamber that is configured with a building, or from a flow tube coupled with the inflow chamber. Air deflectors may be fixed or dynamic to direct air flow into a flow tube regardless of the direction of the incoming airflow relative to the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Brett C Krippene
  • Patent number: 9453494
    Abstract: An omnidirectional building integrated wind energy power enhancer system is configured to produce electrical power from a wind turbine(s) concealed within and/or on top of a building by means of a flow of pressurized air from the prevailing wind that enters and flows through a portion of a building. A building may provide large exterior surface areas for receiving and directing airflow to the turbine(s). At least a portion of the wind energy power enhancer system is configured within a building, such as between floors, on a single floor, and/or a roof structure. The wind turbine(s) may be configured to receive airflow directly from an inflow chamber that is configured with a building, or from a flow tube coupled with the inflow chamber. Air deflectors may be fixed or dynamic to direct air flow into a flow tube regardless of the direction of the incoming airflow relative to the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Brett C Krippene
  • Publication number: 20160084227
    Abstract: An omnidirectional building integrated wind energy power enhancer system is configured to produce electrical power from a wind turbine(s) concealed within and/or on top of a building by means of a flow of pressurized air from the prevailing wind that enters and flows through a portion of a building. A building may provide large exterior surface areas for receiving and directing airflow to the turbine(s). At least a portion of the wind energy power enhancer system is configured within a building, such as between floors, on a single floor, and/or a roof structure. The wind turbine(s) may be configured to receive airflow directly from an inflow chamber that is configured with a building, or from a flow tube coupled with the inflow chamber. Air deflectors may be fixed or dynamic to direct air flow into a flow tube regardless of the direction of the incoming airflow relative to the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Brett C. Krippene
  • Patent number: 9273665
    Abstract: A dual inlet flow wind power generating system is disclosed having two inflow chambers directing air flow into a common turbine. In one embodiment, a second phase of air flow directly impinges on the air blades of the turbine to provide multi-phased air flow with enhanced power generation. Two inflow chambers may be configured on either side of the common impingement chamber and the system may be configured around a vertical axis. Additionally, air deflectors in one or more chambers may direct flow into a flow tube and may be configured as a positive flow vortex inducer. A negative flow vortex inducer is also described, whereby air is directed by air deflectors to reduce the pressure at the outlet end of a flow tube. In another embodiment, a dual outlet flow system is described having a single inflow chamber and two impingement chambers for second phase air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Brett C. Krippene
  • Patent number: 8459930
    Abstract: A rotational axis multi-phased wind turbine power generating system is disclosed. A differential pressure is created by utilizing the prevailing wind, and air from the prevailing wind is directed into air blades for the creation of power. Optimally, the air blades directly utilize the prevailing wind in combination with the created differential pressure to create power. An adjustable air scoop, adjustable exit drag curtain or barrier, orienting systems, and air flow directing dampers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Brett C Krippene
  • Patent number: 8403623
    Abstract: An enhanced multi-phased wind power generating system is disclosed that creates power from flow through an air inflow chamber and by second phase air flow that does not pass through the inflow chamber. In one embodiment, a turbine extends at least partially from the air inflow chamber whereby second phase air flow that may be directed, deflected or concentrated prevailing wind, may impinge the air blades to enhance the power generation of the system. In another embodiment, second phase air flow may be deflected by a configuration of air deflectors to create a low pressure over a flow tube to enhance power generation. Air deflectors and/or air scoops are described in any number of configurations to further increase and optimize power generation. In one embodiment an impingement chamber is attached to the inflow chamber and one or both chambers may comprise protective fencing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Brett C Krippene
  • Publication number: 20120288357
    Abstract: A rotational axis multi-phased wind turbine power generating system is disclosed. A differential pressure is created by utilizing the prevailing wind, and air from the prevailing wind is directed into air blades for the creation of power. Optimally, the air blades directly utilize the prevailing wind in combination with the created differential pressure to create power. An adjustable air scoop, adjustable exit drag curtain or barrier, orienting systems, and air flow directing dampers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: BRETT C KRIPPENE
  • Publication number: 20120121396
    Abstract: An enhanced multi-phased wind power generating system is disclosed that creates power from flow through an air inflow chamber and by second phase air flow that does not pass through the inflow chamber. In one embodiment, a turbine extends at least partially from the air inflow chamber whereby second phase air flow that may be directed, deflected or concentrated prevailing wind, may impinge the air blades to enhance the power generation of the system. In another embodiment, second phase air flow may be deflected by a configuration of air deflectors to create a low pressure over a flow tube to enhance power generation. Air deflectors and/or air scoops are described in any number of configurations to further increase and optimize power generation. In one embodiment an impingement chamber is attached to the inflow chamber and one or both chambers may comprise protective fencing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: BRETT C KRIPPENE
  • Publication number: 20100278629
    Abstract: A rotational axis multi-phased wind turbine power generating system is disclosed. A differential pressure is created by utilizing the prevailing wind, and air from the prevailing wind is directed into air blades for the creation of power. Optimally, the air blades directly utilize the prevailing wind in combination with the created differential pressure to create power. An adjustable air scoop, adjustable exit drag curtain or barrier, orienting systems, and air flow directing dampers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Brett C. Krippene
  • Patent number: 7753644
    Abstract: A vertical axis multi-phased wind turbine power generating system is disclosed. An adjustable air scoop directs air from a first phase of the prevailing wind into an air turbine for efficient power generation. An exit section, which uses a second phase of the prevailing wind in combination with an optional and adjustable exit section drag curtain or barrier, provides for efficient re-entrainment of this first stage of power generating air back into the downstream prevailing wind. The adjustable air scoop and adjustable exit drag curtain or barrier, where utilized, is automatically rotated in a self correcting manner to be suitably and optimally oriented to the prevailing wind direction. The design provides for a second stage of power generation to be accomplished by additionally utilizing a portion of the second phase of prevailing wind to directly or indirectly drive the turbine in a second stage of power production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Brett C. Krippene
  • Publication number: 20090155043
    Abstract: A vertical axis multi-phased wind turbine power generating system is disclosed. An adjustable air scoop directs air from a first phase of the prevailing wind into an air turbine for efficient power generation. An exit section, which uses a second phase of the prevailing wind in combination with an optional and adjustable exit section drag curtain or barrier, provides for efficient re-entrainment of this first stage of power generating air back into the downstream prevailing wind. The adjustable air scoop and adjustable exit drag curtain or barrier, where utilized, is automatically rotated in a self correcting manner to be suitably and optimally oriented to the prevailing wind direction. The design provides for a second stage of power generation to be accomplished by additionally utilizing a portion of the second phase of prevailing wind to directly or indirectly drive the turbine in a second stage of power production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Brett C. Krippene
  • Patent number: 7488150
    Abstract: A wind driven vertical axis power generating system is disclosed. An air scoop directs air from the prevailing wind into an air turbine. An exit drag curtain provides for an efficient re-entrainment of the power generating air back into the prevailing wind. The design provides for an efficient method of utilizing the energy from a prevailing wind. The air scoop and exit drag curtain may be rotated to be suitably oriented to the prevailing wind direction. The invention is visually pleasing in shape, as well as efficient in the production of useful power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Brett C. Krippene