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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100652 | Ceiling fan complete cover Disclosed is a ceiling fan cover for protecting a ceiling fan while the ceiling fan is not in use. The invention comprises a cover, preferably of a semi-waterproof, vinyl material, that encloses an indoor or outdoor ceiling fan. The invention also includes an attach... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096765 | Wind turbine rotor blades with enhanced lightning protection system A wind turbine rotor blade includes a plurality of lightning receptors configured along either or both of the pressure side or suction side of the blade. At least one looped lightning conductive circuit is provided, with the lightning receptors configured in communi... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8057176 | Device for marking a wind power plant The present invention concerns a wind power installation and in particular the identification of a wind power installation as an aviation obstruction. The object of the present invention is to provide a simple daytime identification which can be easily modified and ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8025481 | Kit for decorating ceiling fan blades A kit for decorating ceiling fan blades is provided. The kit includes a plurality of fan blade covers adapted to readily conform to the shape of a ceiling fan blade. The covers are embellished with interchangeable decorative images or themes selectable by user. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7976276 | Noise reducer for rotor blade in wind turbine A rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine is disclosed. The rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade having a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge extending between a tip and a root, the rotor blade further defining a pitch axis. The... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7927071 | Efficient traditionally appearing ceiling fan blades with aerodynamical upper surfaces Efficient traditionally appearing ceiling fan blades with aerodynamical upper surfaces and wide tip ends for ceiling fans with blades formed from plastic and/or wood and/or separately attached surfaces that run at reduced energy consumption that move larger air volu... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927070 | Pitch controlled wind turbine blade, a wind turbine and use thereof The invention relates to a pitch controlled wind turbine blade including a pressure surface side and a leeward surface side, where the surfaces establishes a leading edge and a trailing edge. The blade includes a turbulence generating mechanism where the mechanism i... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7837439 | Wind turbine blade comprising one or more oscillation dampers A wind turbine blade comprising one or more oscillation dampers for damping oscillations or vibrations of the wind turbine blade. The first damper parts being rigidly connected to the blade or being a part of the blade. The dampers further comprise second damper par... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7744346 | Leading edge configuration for compressor blades of gas turbine engines In a supersonic area, on a leading edge (2) of a compressor blade (1) for a gas turbine engine, a replaceable, longitudinally elastically deformable leading edge rail (7) with slender tip (11) and limited weight is positively held in a lo... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7665967 | Efficient traditionally appearing ceiling fan blades with aerodynamical upper surfaces Efficient traditionally appearing ceiling fan blades with aerodynamical upper surfaces and wide tip ends for ceiling fans with blades formed from plastic and/or wood and/or separately attached surfaces that run at reduced energy consumption that move larger air volu... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7661929 | Ceiling fan scent holder and placement handle A ceiling fan scent holder and placement handle which allows a user to distribute fragrance or aromatic substances into the air by using ceiling fans is provided. Said scent holder comprises a lune-shaped piece with an interior channel into which is placed a scent p... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7510375 | Method of coating and a shield for a component A gas turbine engine is used for power generation or propulsion and includes vanes. Each vane includes a trailing edge having a curvature and cooling slots that cool the vane. A photochemical edge shield includes an edge and projections that project from the edge. B... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7413408 | Vibration-reducing and noise-reducing spoiler for helicopter rotors, aircraft wings, propellers, and turbine blades A spoiler attached to helicopter main rotor blades, tail rotor blades, propellers, aircraft wings, and machined into turbine blades, that reduces vibration and silences their operation. Also, when added to a substantial part of the trailing edges of its rotor blades... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7402025 | Fan blade assembly A fan blade assembly includes a fan blade and a blade iron. The proximal end of the blade iron is configured for securement to a conventional, commercially available fan motor. An openwork defines the perimeter of the fan blade. A decorative cover spans and is secur... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399159 | Detachable leading edge for airfoils The airfoil of fan/compressor and turbine rotors is constructed to include a leading edge that is detachable. The leading edge includes an airfoil section and an attachment that is adapted to fit into a complementary groove formed in the rotor disk. The detachable l... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7387491 | Active flow modifications on wind turbine blades A wind turbine blade is situated on a wind turbine and includes a side and a tip. The blade is configured to rotate about an axis upon an impact of a wind flow on the blade. An active flow modification device is disposed on the blade. The active flow modification de... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367777 | Fan blade air filter A filter assembly for mounting on a conventional or ceiling fan blade includes a fan blade mount, a filter mount, and an air filter. The fan blade mount has a blade mount slot formed therein that is dimensioned to slidably engage a ceiling fan blade. The filter moun... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364537 | Wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus A wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of bendable blades for changing the form of the wind-facing side thereof or adjusting the wind-facing angle. A movable clamping device includes a hub supported on an output ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7338011 | Method making it possible to prevent vibration of a rudder of an aircraft and aircraft using this method A method for preventing vibration of a rudder of an aircraft may have, on a lateral aerodynamic surface of the aircraft's rudder, a protruding aerodynamic element capable of generating an aerodynamic effect tending to rotate the rudder about its articulation axis. A... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278825 | Method and system for regulating fluid over an airfoil or a hydrofoil The present invention features a fluid flow regulator that functions to influence fluid flow across an airfoil or hydrofoil, as well as various rotating or rotary devices, including propellers, impellers, turbines, rotors, fans, and other similar devices, as well as... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273349 | Fabric fan blade and fan body trim The conventional fan blade is replaced by a frame over which any of a wide range of decorative fabrics or other similar materials is drawn and secured by a clamping method to form a lightweight fan blade of any surface design desired by the user. The decorative fabr... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7210910 | Enhancements to high efficiency ceiling fan Twisted ceiling fan blades for low, medium and high speed operation of less than approximately 250 rpm. The novel blades twisted blades can be configured for 60″ and 64″ diameter fans, and have less blades (3 for example) than conventional flat type bladed fans ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7182290 | Methods and systems for starting propeller-driven devices Methods and systems for starting propeller driven aircraft and other devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a removable fixture that is coupled to the propeller and has at least one portion exposed to a flowstream... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7144223 | Supercavitating propeller with adjustable cup, and the method to adjust said cup The invention describes a supercavitating propeller with adjustable cup, and a method to adjust the cup. The trailing edge of the propeller blade is characterised by a protuberance with a limited section compared to the blade's section at the conventional trailing e... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7104755 | Ceiling fan with fragrance dispensing blade A fan blade is provided with a recess for mounting an air freshener insert therein. The air freshener insert, after being mounted in the recess provided in the blade, releases a fragrance which is dispersed in the air when the fan blade is in rotary motion due to ai... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101153 | Fabric fan blade and fan body trim The conventional fan blade is replaced by a frame over which any of a wide range of decorative fabrics or other similar materials is drawn and secured by a clamping method to form a lightweight fan blade of any surface design desired by the user. The decorative fabr... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059833 | Method for improvement of the efficiency of a wind turbine rotor A method for the improvement of wind turbine rotor efficiency blades of a wind turbine rotor with serrated trailing edges each having a plurality of span-wise, periodic indentations, in the form of saw teeth having approximately 60 degrees included angles between ad... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056090 | Ceiling fan blade cover A ceiling fan blade cover for positioning over a fan blade. The cover has a covering portion and a plurality of strategically positioned adhesive strips. The covering portion is wrapped around the blade, and the adhesive strips adhere the cover to itself around the ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052524 | Fan mounted air purifier An air purifier is provided for mounting to a leading edge of a fan paddle so that equal, mirror-image portions reside above and below the fan paddle. The air purifier is formed with a synthetic fiber filter medium assembled to a lattice framework. Adhesive tape str... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048505 | Method and system for regulating fluid flow over an airfoil or a hydrofoil The present invention features a fluid flow regulator that functions to significantly influence fluid flow across an airfoil or hydrofoil, as well as various rotating or rotary devices, including propellers, impellers, turbines, rotors, fans, and other similar devic... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047644 | Crankshaft damper and method of assembly A crankshaft damper and a method of crankshaft damper assembly using interlocking beads. A crankshaft damper having a hub portion and pulley ring and an elastomeric member disposed in an annular space between them is clamped in a tool after initial assembly. A tool ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037074 | Lightweight, foldable, and replaceable fabric fan blades A ceiling fan assembly is provided having a frame defining a plurality of fan blades, a replaceable one-piece fabric covering attached to the frame, and a frame holder that supports and positions the frame and attaches it to a fan motor. The fabric covering may be u... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7037151 | Oar Disclosed is an oar, which has a supplementary blade pivotally connected to one end of the blade adjacent to the shaft thereof to increase the area of the water expelling surface, enhancing the rowing efficiency. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011499 | Fan blade cover with ornament A cover for a fan blade. The cover includes a sleeve having an open end for receiving the fan blade. The sleeve has hook and loop fasteners that are configured to engage each other to secure the sleeve about the fan blade. The cover also includes an ornament and con... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997740 | Ceiling fixture with easy installation features Various forms of ceiling fan with easy install features are disclosed. The fans include an electrical quick connect device. The quick connect device includes a plug/receptacle configuration enabling the fan to easily connect to an electricity supply while providing ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994522 | Fan blade A fan blade includes a shaft base and plural wind guiders formed integral with the shaft base. The wind guiders are fixed spaced apart equidistantly on the peripheral edge of the shaft base. Each wind guider is formed integral with one or more than one netted portio... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6960063 | Vortex attractor without a backplate A vortex generating apparatus has the capability of attracting and removably adhering one or more solid objects. The apparatus comprises an impeller housed within a shell. The vortex attractor generates a vortical fluid flow generally in the form of a helical or spi... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6857852 | Method for removing pollutants from the air and apparatus therefor A method for removing pollutants from a gas such as air includes attaching a multi-layer stack of sheets to the surface of a fan blade. The sheets have a tacky surface disposed on their outward facing side, so that as the fan blade rotates pollutants are captured by... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6835045 | Rotor blade protector A protector for protecting aircraft, particularly helicopter rotor blades, from absorbing the sun's infrared rays and the accompanying heat build-up in order to keep adhesive material between spar connections from debonding and to avoid delamination from the rotor b... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6782579 | Attachable duster for ceiling fans The adjustable ceiling fan blade cleaner consists of a clamp that connects around the body of a ceiling fan motor via a two-member telescoping ring. Two arms project out the end of the cleaner. Each arm then has a section of cloth that hangs down and slightly drapes... | 08/31/2004 |
