Patents by Inventor David Schum

David Schum 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).

  • Wind turbine having multiple power generating elements
    Patent number: 8581435
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wind turbine and a method of operating thereof. The wind turbine includes a central rod comprising an electrical coil and at least one rotating assembly configured to rotate around the central rod. The rotating assembly includes a wheel and a plurality of airfoils disposed around a perimeter of the wheel. The wind turbine also includes a magnet coupled to the at least one rotating assembly and configured to rotate around the central rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: David Schum
  • WIND TURBINE HAVING MULTIPLE POWER GENERATING ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20110304153
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wind turbine and a method of operating thereof. The wind turbine includes a central rod comprising an electrical coil and at least one rotating assembly configured to rotate around the central rod. The rotating assembly includes a wheel and a plurality of airfoils disposed around a perimeter of the wheel. The wind turbine also includes a magnet coupled to the at least one rotating assembly and configured to rotate around the central rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: David Schum