Patents by Inventor Frank R. Wurtz

Frank R. Wurtz 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: 4360975
    Abstract: This invention relates to a perspective drawing machine and more particularly, to a machine which will keep track of a chosen vanishing point. Two machines are disclosed; one, a mechanical machine works to .+-.22.5 degrees with an error of .+-.4.7%. The second is an electronic machine that corrects for the above error and can have a much wider range. Both machines convert instantly from the left hand vanishing point to the right hand vanishing point and then to a standard drafting machine when required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Inventor: Frank R. Wurtz
  • Patent number: 4357757
    Abstract: This invention relates to a perspective drawing machine and more particularly, to a machine which will keep track of a chosen vanishing point. This invention describes a mechanical machine in which the corrected voltage is computed on an external calculator or computer, which when found on the output potentiometer will result in the correct line pointing at the invisable vanishing point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventor: Frank R. Wurtz
  • Patent number: 4186313
    Abstract: A wind operated generator is disclosed herein having a stationary frame or base rotatably supporting at least four sets of pivotal blades intended to be driven by impinging wind currents. Each set of blades operate in unison for opening and closing air passageways between adjacent ones of the blades as the sets of blades rotate about a common vertical axis. A wind direction sensor is provided which moves into the direction of the wind and electro-mechanical or mechanical interface networks operably couple the wind direction sensor to the respective sets of blades whereby the blades are responsive to wind direction so as to be properly feathered to propel the sets of blades. By employment of the interface network, those blades that are in position to actuate or rotate the windmill will receive the full force of the wind while other blades which are not in a position to accomplish the proper operation will be turned to permit passage of the wind thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Inventor: Frank R. Wurtz
  • Patent number: 4113408
    Abstract: A wind operated generator is disclosed herein having a stationary frame or base rotatably supporting at least four sets of pivotal blades intended to be driven by impinging wind currents. Each set of blades operate in unison for opening and closing air passageways between adjacent ones of the blades as the sets of blades rotate about a common vertical axis. A wind direction sensor is provided which moves into the direction of the wind and electro-mechanical or electrical interface networks operably couple the wind direction sensor to the respective sets of blades whereby the blades are responsive to wind direction so as to be properly feathered to propel the sets of blades. By employment of the interface network, those blades that are in position to actuate or rotate the windmill will receive the full force of the wind while other blades which are not in a position to accomplish the proper operation will be turned to permit passage of the wind thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: Frank R. Wurtz
    Inventors: Frank R. Wurtz, Thomas J. Hawkins