Patents by Inventor Peter Fryer Whitworth

Peter Fryer Whitworth 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).

  • Vertical axis wind turbines
    Patent number: 8710690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine having a vertical support tower. At least one aerofoil or blade is mounted for rotation about the support tower. An electrical machine, typically a permanent magnet generator includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The at least one aerofoil is secured to the rotor assembly such that rotation of the aerofoil about the support tower causes rotation of the rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly. The stator assembly is formed as a structural component of the support tower and defines part of a vertical access passage that extends through the support tower to provide access for maintenance and repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: GE Energy Power Conversion Technology Limited
    Inventor: Peter Fryer Whitworth
  • Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
    Publication number: 20110140452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine having a vertical support tower. At least one aerofoil or blade is mounted for rotation about the support tower. An electrical machine, typically a permanent magnet generator includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The at least one aerofoil is secured to the rotor assembly such that rotation of the aerofoil about the support tower causes rotation of the rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly. The stator assembly is formed as a structural component of the support tower and defines part of a vertical access passage that extends through the support tower to provide access for maintenance and repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: CONVERTEAM TCHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventor: Peter Fryer Whitworth