Vertical axis wind turbine apparatus

- Abundant Energy, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the vertical axis wind turbine apparatus;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the vertical axis wind turbine apparatus;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the vertical axis wind turbine apparatus;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the vertical axis wind turbine apparatus; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the vertical axis wind turbine apparatus.

The claimed design is shown in solid, relatively bold lines. The relatively thin shaded lines show contour and not surface ornamentation. The broken lines shown represent unclaimed environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vertical axis wind turbine apparatus, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D713789
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 25, 2013
Date of Patent: Sep 23, 2014
Assignee: Abundant Energy, LLC (Austin, TX)
Inventors: Douglas W. Burns (Austin, TX), Allen Williston (Foristell, MO), Tyler N. Doyle (Marblehead, MA)
Primary Examiner: Derrick Holland
Application Number: 29/470,806
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Wind Or Hand Powered (D13/115)