Patents by Inventor Robert D. Carpenter

Robert D. Carpenter 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).

  • Wind turbine
    Patent number: 4218175
    Abstract: A wind turbine is provided consisting of a cone or the frustum of a cone, on which are mounted in a more or less helical fashion, a plurality of blades having a varying pitch angle. The blades are arranged in a manner to utilize the initial force of the wind and to continue to utilize the diminishing force of the wind after it passes over the leading end of the vanes.Provided also is a shroud which enhances the wind velocity and provides a suitable diffuser augmenter to dissipate the spent wind force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Inventor: Robert D. Carpenter