US4577460A
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Method and apparatus for generating energy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-10
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Granted: 1986-03-25
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Expires: 2000-10-10
Abstract
Abstract This is a new method and apparatus for providing electrical or mechanical power output from the energy in low cost fuels in which a mechanism is mounted for rotation with one or more jet propulsion means secured to the mechanism to provide the rotation. The mechanism is suitable for generating electrical power from the rotation or for direct mechanical power takeoff. Friction reducing means are provided by the use of magnetic or pneumatic lifting of the mechanism during rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne S. Wirsching
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:06
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/14; F02C3/16; F02C3/165; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S415/00; Y10S415/909; Y10S416/00; Y10S416/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
The method for converting fuel energy to mechanical or electrical energy which comprises: (1) affixing a circular disc means onto a shaft means at a point between the ends of said shaft means; (2) mounting said ends of said shaft means for rotation within bearing means; (3) affixing said bearing means to a frame means; (4) affixing at least one jet propulsion engine means onto said circular disc means proximate the outer edge of said circular disc means; (5) providing fuel to said jet propulsion engine means through a fuel conduit means; (6) placing a electromagnetic bearing means at the outer edge of said circular disc means for aiding the relieving of the pull of gravity upon said circular disc means and its associated jet propulsion engine means; (7) providing an electrical generating means at the periphery of said circular disc means in order to provide ignition energy for said jet propulsion engine means and the energy for energizing said electromagnetic bearing means; and (8) providing speed control means for controlling the rotational speed of said circular disc means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
179 words
The method for converting fuel energy to mechanical or electrical energy which comprises: (1) affixing a circular disc means onto a shaft means at a point between the ends of said shaft means; (2) mounting said ends of said shaft means for rotation within bearing means; (3) affixing said bearing means to a frame means; (4) affixing at least one jet propulsion engine means onto said circular disc means proximate the outer edge of said circular disc means; (5) providing fuel to said jet propulsion engine means through a fuel conduit means; (6) placing a electromagnetic bearing means at the outer edge of said circular disc means for aiding the relieving of the pull of gravity upon said circular disc means and its associated jet propulsion engine means; (7) providing an electrical generating means at the periphery of said circular disc means in order to provide ignition energy for said jet propulsion engine means and the energy for energizing said electromagnetic bearing means; and (8) providing speed control means for controlling the rotational speed of said circular disc means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-24 | 1989-09-23 | 1990-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-24 | 1993-09-23 | 1994-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-24 | 1997-09-23 | 1998-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |