Patents by Inventor Craig Wessner

Craig Wessner 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).

  • Torque neutralizing turbine mooring system
    Patent number: 8466574
    Abstract: The present invention is a floating platform capable of supporting a turbine assembly. The platform and turbine assembly may be configured so as to resist drag. Drag may be absorbed by holding members attached to the present invention above and below the moment center. Furthermore a pivoting cable may be incorporated in the turbine assembly whereby the turbine assembly is moveable and thereby able to absorb drag that is exercised upon a non-moveable rigidly positioned turbine as excessive torque on the turbine rotors. The turbine assembly is further pivotable between vertical (working) and horizontal (transportable) positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: Clayton Bear, Craig Wessner, Vincent Joseph Ginter
  • TORQUE NEUTRALIZING TURBINE MOORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100176595
    Abstract: The present invention is a floating platform capable of supporting a turbine assembly. The platform and turbine assembly may be configured so as to resist drag. Drag may be absorbed by holding members attached to the present invention above and below the moment center. Furthermore a pivoting cable may be incorporated in the turbine assembly whereby the turbine assembly is moveable and thereby able to absorb drag that is exercised upon a non-moveable rigidly positioned turbine as excessive torque on the turbine rotors. The turbine assembly is further pivotable between vertical (working) and horizontal (transportable) positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Clayton Bear, Craig Wessner, Vincent Joseph Ginter