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Frank R Wurtz

Thomas J Hawkins

This invention relates to a perspective drawing machine and more particularly, to a machine which will keep track of a chosen vanishing point. Two machines are disclosed; one, a mechanical machine works to .+-.22.5 degrees with an error of .+-.4.7%. The second is an electronic machine that corrects for the above error and can have a much wider range. Both machines convert instantly from the left hand vanishing point to the right hand vanishing point and then to a standard drafting machine when required.

Perspective drawing machine

This invention relates to a perspective drawing machine and more particularly, to a machine which will keep track of a chosen vanishing point. This invention describes a mechanical machine in which the corrected voltage is computed on an external calculator or computer, which when found on the output potentiometer will result in the correct line pointing at the invisable vanishing point.

A wind operated generator is disclosed herein having a stationary frame or base rotatably supporting at least four sets of pivotal blades intended to be driven by impinging wind currents. Each set of blades operate in unison for opening and closing air passageways between adjacent ones of the blades as the sets of blades rotate about a common vertical axis. A wind direction sensor is provided which moves into the direction of the wind and electro-mechanical or mechanical interface networks operably couple the wind direction sensor to the respective sets of blades whereby the blades are responsive to wind direction so as to be properly feathered to propel the sets of blades. By employment of the interface network, those blades that are in position to actuate or rotate the windmill will receive the full force of the wind while other blades which are not in a position to accomplish the proper operation will be turned to permit passage of the wind thereby.

Wind generator

A wind operated generator is disclosed herein having a stationary frame or base rotatably supporting at least four sets of pivotal blades intended to be driven by impinging wind currents. Each set of blades operate in unison for opening and closing air passageways between adjacent ones of the blades as the sets of blades rotate about a common vertical axis. A wind direction sensor is provided which moves into the direction of the wind and electro-mechanical or electrical interface networks operably couple the wind direction sensor to the respective sets of blades whereby the blades are responsive to wind direction so as to be properly feathered to propel the sets of blades. By employment of the interface network, those blades that are in position to actuate or rotate the windmill will receive the full force of the wind while other blades which are not in a position to accomplish the proper operation will be turned to permit passage of the wind thereby.

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Simi Valley, CA, United States of America

Frank R Wurtz