Patents by Inventor Robert D. Yost

Robert D. Yost 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).

  • Modular micro wind turbine
    Patent number: 9331534
    Abstract: An improved magnetic generator has been developed that is particularly suitable for creating modular micro wind turbines, although other power generation applications are contemplated. The generator utilizes a series of rotors with axially aligned magnets on each side of the rotor face. As a drive shaft rotates the rotors in proximity to stators, a magnetic flux and electricity is generated. In certain embodiments, the rotors utilize magnet pockets to stabilize the magnets. In the preferred embodiments, layers of magnets are placed in each magnet pocket to achieve magnetic amplification by having multiple magnets, and their respective fluxes, influence the stators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: American Wind, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Yost
  • Modular Micro Wind Turbine
    Publication number: 20150244220
    Abstract: An improved magnetic generator has been developed that is particularly suitable for creating modular micro wind turbines, although other power generation applications are contemplated. The generator utilizes a series of rotors with axially aligned magnets on each side of the rotor face. As a drive shaft rotates the rotors in proximity to stators, a magnetic flux and electricity is generated. In certain embodiments, the rotors utilize magnet pockets to stabilize the magnets. In the preferred embodiments, layers of magnets are placed in each magnet pocket to achieve magnetic amplification by having multiple magnets, and their respective fluxes, influence the stators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: American Wind Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Yost
  • Modular micro wind turbine
    Patent number: 9062654
    Abstract: A modular wind turbine has been developed that includes a turbine housing that contains a circular stabilization ring. The turbine also includes a central hub with multiple airfoil blades that are attached to the interior of the circular stabilization ring. A drive shaft extends from the central hub that turns an electric generator with multiple magnets and coils that generate electricity upon rotation of the of the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: American Wind Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Yost
  • Modular Micro Wind Turbine
    Publication number: 20130249217
    Abstract: A modular wind turbine has been developed that includes a turbine housing that contains a circular stabilization ring. The turbine also includes a central hub with multiple airfoil blades that are attached to the interior of the circular stabilization ring. A drive shaft extends from the central hub that turns an electric generator with multiple magnets and coils that generate electricity upon rotation of the of the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Robert D. Yost