Patents by Inventor William C. Huff

William C. Huff 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).

  • Down-wind horizontal axis turbine apparatus and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 11739733
    Abstract: New down-wind horizontal axis turbine (DWHAT) systems or apparatus and methods for making and using same, wherein the DWHAT systems or apparatus include a base structure, a tower assembly or a derrick assembly anchored to the base structure, a drive assembly, a sail assembly, and a generator assembly, wherein the sails of the sail assembly are configured to catch wind downwind of the apparatuses or systems and wherein the drive assembly converts horizontal rotation of the horizontal shaft into vertical rotation of the vertical shaft that turns the generator generating electrical power that is transmitted to a power grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: WCH Engineering
    Inventor: William C. Huff
  • DOWN-WIND HORIZONTAL AXIS TURBINE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20230003197
    Abstract: New down-wind horizontal axis turbine (DWHAT) systems or apparatus and methods for making and using same, wherein the DWHAT systems or apparatus include a base structure, a tower assembly or a derrick assembly anchored to the base structure, a drive assembly, a sail assembly, and a generator assembly, wherein the sails of the sail assembly are configured to catch wind downwind of the apparatuses or systems and wherein the drive assembly converts horizontal rotation of the horizontal shaft into vertical rotation of the vertical shaft that turns the generator generating electrical power that is transmitted to a power grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: William C. Huff