Patents by Inventor Thomas V. Wagner

Thomas V. Wagner 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 rotor assembly
    Patent number: 8430636
    Abstract: A rotor assembly for a wind turbine including at least one blade adapted to automatically adjust its shape as a function of rotational speed to create an efficient fluid dynamic profile over a wide range of wind conditions and rotational speeds. The rotor assembly includes at least one blade configured to respond to rotation induced forces to automatically bend in a manner to optimize its wind profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas V. Wagner, Joseph W. Wagner
  • Wind turbine rotor assembly
    Publication number: 20090148304
    Abstract: A rotor assembly for a wind turbine including at least one blade adapted to automatically adjust its shape as a function of rotational speed to create an efficient fluid dynamic profile over a wide range of wind conditions and rotational speeds. The rotor assembly includes at least one blade configured to respond to rotation induced forces to automatically bend in a manner to optimize its wind profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas V. Wagner, Joseph W. Wagner
  • Propeller structure
    Patent number: 6106232
    Abstract: A propeller used to interact with a fluid to either move the fluid, e.g., a fan or generate thrust for propulsion, e.g., for an aircraft or boat. The propeller is characterized by at least first and second planar blades configured for mounting on a propeller shaft. Each of the planar blades defines a periphery including (1) a trailing edge lying substantially in a common plane oriented perpendicular to the propeller shaft and (2) a leading edge inclined at an angle of A.degree. relative to the common plane so that the midpoint of the leading edge is axially displaced, relative to the propeller shaft, from the midpoint of the trailing edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas V. Wagner
  • Vehicle levitation and guidance system
    Patent number: 5165347
    Abstract: A vehicle levitation and guidance system (20) is provided which levitates a vehicle (22) over a roadbed (28) through the use of thin permanently magnetized strips (32, 34) located in the vehicle and the roadbed. The strips are oriented with like magnetic poles adjacent to generate a repelling force. The vehicle is guided along the roadbed by sliding engagement of the walls (37) of a channel (30) in the roadbed with pins (36) descending from the vehicle. The vehicle is propelled along the roadbed by contact with a set of rotating wheels (42, 42').
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Thomas V. Wagner