Patents by Inventor John C. Wirt

John C. Wirt 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: 20100135817
    Abstract: A wind turbine blade includes an upper shell with a first portion molded to a second portion by a seamless connection extending along at least a majority of the width of the upper shell. The wind turbine blade also includes a lower shell with a third portion molded to a fourth portion by a seamless connection extending along at least a majority of the width of the lower shell. The first, second, third and fourth portions are made of a fiber reinforced resin construction. A first insert is enveloped within the upper shell between the first portion and the second portion, the enveloped first insert defining a first spar portion. A second insert is enveloped within the lower shell between the third portion and the fourth portion, the enveloped second insert defining a second spar portion. The inserts defining a density lower than the density of the fiber reinforced resin material. The upper shell is bonded to the lower shell adjacent the right and left sides thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: John C. Wirt, Gregory T. Telesz