Patents by Inventor Fred Smethers

Fred Smethers 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).

  • Publication number: 20110030183
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a wind turbine blade includes a jig and fixture for positioning one of a leading edge section of the blade and a trailing edge section of the blade over at the other of the leading edge section and the trailing edge section, and for securing the leading edge section to the trailing edge section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jamie T. Livingston, William B. Holmes, Fred Smethers, Edward West
  • Publication number: 20090070977
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a wind turbine blade includes a jig and fixture for positioning one of a leading edge section of the blade and a trailing edge section of the blade over at the other of the leading edge section and the trailing edge section, and for securing the leading edge section to the trailing edge section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jamie T. Livingston, William B. Holmes, Fred Smethers, Edward West