US4546264A
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Relating cellular energy generating and storage device
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1983-10-24
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2003-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A rotating cellular energy generating device for generating electrical power for extended periods of time. The generating device characterized by having an annular rotating housing having a plurality of individual compartments therein. The compartments receiving material which is compartmentalized to accurately control the mass distribution in the rotating housing for maintaining speed as power is withdrawn or generated during the rotation of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 George T. Pinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:23
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03D; F03D3/00; F03D3/06; F03D3/062; F03D3/066; F03D3/067; F03D3/068; H; H02; H02P; H02P9/00; H02P9/04; F05; F05B; F05B2260/00; F05B2260/50; F05B2260/507; H02P2101/00; H02P2101/30; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/70; Y02E10/74; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A rotating cellular energy generating device for generating electrical power for extended periods of time, the device comprising: an annular rotating housing having sides, a bottom and a top; a containment surrounding the sides and the bottom of the rotating housing; a plurality of individual compartments in the housing for holding movable material therein; auxillary power means for initially rotating the housing to a pre-determined speed and periodically maintaining the pre-determined speed as the need is required; means for redistributing the material in the compartments as energy is used and as the energy is developed; armature windings mounted around the periphery of the housing; and field windings mounted in the containment and adjacent the armature windings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A rotating cellular energy generating device for generating electrical power for extended periods of time, the device comprising: an annular rotating housing having sides, a bottom and a top; a containment surrounding the sides and the bottom of the rotating housing; a plurality of individual compartments in the housing for holding movable material therein; auxillary power means for initially rotating the housing to a pre-determined speed and periodically maintaining the pre-determined speed as the need is required; means for redistributing the material in the compartments as energy is used and as the energy is developed; armature windings mounted around the periphery of the housing; and field windings mounted in the containment and adjacent the armature windings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as described in claim 1 wherein the auxillary power means is aerodynamic foils mounted on top of the rotating housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as described in claim 1 wherein the auxillary power means is a drive engine coupled to a transmission and a drive gear, the drive gear engaging the rotating housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
A rotating cellular energy generating device for generating electrical power for extended periods of time, the device comprising: a rotating housing; a containment surrounding the rotating housing; a plurality of individual compartments in the housing for holding movable material therein; auxillary power means connected to the housing for rotating the housing and maintaining the housing at a pre-determined speed as the need is required; means for redistributing the material in the compartments as energy is used and as the energy is developed; armature windings mounted on the rotating housing; and field windings mounted in the containment and adjacent the armature windings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A rotating cellular energy generating device for generating electrical power for extended periods of time, the device comprising: a rotating housing; a containment surrounding the rotating housing; a plurality of individual compartments in the housing for holding movable material therein; auxillary power means connected to the housing for rotating the housing and maintaining the housing at a pre-determined speed as the need is required; means for redistributing the material in the compartments as energy is used and as the energy is developed; armature windings mounted on the rotating housing; and field windings mounted in the containment and adjacent the armature windings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device as described in claim 4 wherein the auxillary power means is aerodynamic foils connected to the rotating housing, the aerodynamic foils mounted on a rotating base and driven by a motor controller, the motor controller controlled by an energy system control computer connected to a wind direction sensor for adjusting the aerodynamic foils in the directions of wind or water currents.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device as described in claim 4 wherein the auxillary power means is a drive engine driven by a conventional energy source and coupled to a transmission, the transmission connected to a drive gear, the drive gear engaging the housing for rotating the housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as described in claim 4 wherein the rotating housing is supported on magnetic support bearings mounted in the containment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device as described in claim 4 wherein the means for removing and filling the compartments with material is a support pump connected to individual fill and drain lines leading to each compartment in the housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |