Abstract: The first aspect of the present invention is a speed-controlling transmission or apparatus. In a non-limiting example, the speed-controlling transmission or apparatus is adapted for use with driving, driven or energy-related devices, apparatuses or systems. The second aspect of the present invention is a wind turbine apparatus that comprises a wind turbine and a speed-controlling transmission or apparatus. A non-limiting example of a wind turbine includes a mandrel, a plurality of supporting arms or trusses, and a plurality of umbrella-like vanes. The wind turbine is adapted for rotating in a generally circular orientation with respect to the vertical axis of a turbine-receiving structure during operation wherein the circular orientation is generally parallel to a ground surface.

Abstract: The first aspect of the present invention is a speed-controlling transmission or apparatus. In a non-limiting example, the speed-controlling transmission or apparatus is adapted for use with driving, driven or energy-related devices, apparatuses or systems. The second aspect of the present invention is a wind turbine apparatus that comprises a wind turbine and a speed-controlling transmission or apparatus. A non-limiting example of a wind turbine includes a mandrel, a plurality of supporting arms or trusses, and a plurality of umbrella-like vanes. The wind turbine is adapted for rotating in a generally circular orientation with respect to the vertical axis of a turbine-receiving structure during operation wherein the circular orientation is generally parallel to a ground surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a wind turbine that includes a mandrel, a plurality of supporting arms or trusses, and a plurality of umbrella-like vanes. The wind mandrel is adapted for rotating in a generally circular orientation with respect to a vertical axis of a turbine-receiving structure during operation wherein the circular orientation is generally parallel to a ground surface.

Abstract: The Wind warrior is a wind turbine that is situated in the wind, horizontally so winds from all directions affect it equally without, the need for a rudder type directional control. The Wind Warrior has several veins, similar to umbrellas, at the ends of arms (trusses) that are connected to a center mandrel that turns with the arms as the wind drive; the veins attached to the outer ends of the arms. The wind acts upon the face side of the veins to spin them, transferring the wind force through the arms to the mandrel but partially closing the veins as they rotate into a position where the wind acts upon their back side. Drag is reduced due to the veins partially closing as they rotate until the face side is again exposed to the force of the wind and is opened and driven thereby to rotate the mandrel.