Patents by Inventor Kyle K. Wetzel

Kyle K. Wetzel 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: 10352296
    Abstract: Provided is a rotor blade that may include a first layer having first plurality of fibers oriented at first angle of about 20 to 30 degrees relative to a long axis of the rotor blade, a second plurality of fibers oriented at a second angle of about 60 to 75 degrees relative to the first plurality of fibers, and a third plurality of fibers oriented at a third angle of about ?60 to about ?75 degrees relative to the second plurality of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: WEI7 LLC
    Inventor: Kyle K. Wetzel
  • Patent number: 10221832
    Abstract: Provided is a rotor blade that may include a first layer having first plurality of fibers oriented at first angle of about 20 to 30 degrees relative to a long axis of the rotor blade, a second plurality of fibers oriented at a second angle of about 60 to 75 degrees relative to the first plurality of fibers, and a third plurality of fibers oriented at a third angle of about ?60 to about ?75 degrees relative to the second plurality of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: WEI7 LLC
    Inventor: Kyle K. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20180252201
    Abstract: Provided is a rotor blade that may include a first layer having first plurality of fibers oriented at first angle of about 10 to 30 degrees relative to a long axis of the rotor blade, a second plurality of fibers oriented at a second angle of about 60 to 75 degrees relative to the first plurality of fibers, and a third plurality of fibers oriented at a third angle of about -60 to about -75 degrees relative to the second plurality of fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Kyle K. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20180223800
    Abstract: Provided is a rotor blade that may include a first layer having first plurality of fibers oriented at first angle of about 10 to 30 degrees relative to a long axis of the rotor blade, a second plurality of fibers oriented at a second angle of about 60 to 75 degrees relative to the first plurality of fibers, and a third plurality of fibers oriented at a third angle of about ?60 to about ?75 degrees relative to the second plurality of fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventor: KYLE K. WETZEL
  • Patent number: 9964096
    Abstract: Provided is a rotor blade that may include a first layer having a first plurality of non-woven fibers oriented at first angle of about 10 to 30 degrees relative to a long axis of the rotor blade, a second plurality of non-woven fibers oriented at a second angle of about 60 to 75 degrees relative to the first plurality of fibers, and a third plurality of non-woven fibers oriented at a third angle of about ?60 to about ?75 degrees relative to the second plurality of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: WEI7 LLC
    Inventor: Kyle K Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20150071701
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to an insert and a method for attaching the insert to a structure. In example embodiments the structure may be comprised of a composite material, a metal, and a ceramic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Amool Raina, Teeyana S. Wullenschneider, Ryan Michael Barnhart, Kyle K. Wetzel, Chris Yang
  • Publication number: 20150023799
    Abstract: Disclosed is an engineered structure which includes pultrusions usable for resisting a bending load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Kyle K. Wetzel, Ryan Michael Barnhart, Teeyana S. Wullenschneider, Alexander R. Tran, Ken T. Lee
  • Publication number: 20140322025
    Abstract: Disclosed is a structure that may include a first flange, a second flange, and a web connecting the first flange to the second flange. In example embodiments, the web may include at least one end with at least two angled members attaching to one of the first flange and the second flange and another end connecting to the other of the first flange and the second flange. Disclosed also is a wind turbine blade that includes the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Wetzel Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Barnhart, Kyle K. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20140193269
    Abstract: Provided is a rotor blade that may include a first layer having first plurality of fibers oriented at first angle of about 10 to 30 degrees relative to a long axis of the rotor blade, a second plurality of fibers oriented at a second angle of about 60 to 75 degrees relative to the first plurality of fibers, and a third plurality of fibers oriented at a third angle of about ?60 to about ?75 degrees relative to the second plurality of fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Wetzel Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle K. Wetzel
  • Patent number: 6503058
    Abstract: A balancing of aerodynamic optimization and structural optimization provides a wind turbine airfoil having substantially improved performance characteristics. Mathematic modeling yields maximum aerodynamic criteria that are coupled with a structural analysis to modify the optimum aerodynamic design into a balanced, substantially optimized airfoil configuration. The resulting airfoils have substantial performance impact on GAEP. The airfoil is based on the theoretical optimum aerodynamic structure modified as required to maximize structural integrity. The method for maximizing airfoil performance permits the design of airfoils of predictable performance while achieving necessary structural integrity. A family of airfoils having operational and structural characteristics with substantially enhanced performance capability includes thickness-to-chord ratios ranging from 14% to 45%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Zond Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Selig, Kyle K. Wetzel