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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2009
Jarlath Mcentee, Castine, ME (US);
Christopher Sauer, Portland, ME (US);
Patrick Mcginnis, Jenkintown, PA (US);
Millard Firebaugh, Annapolis, MD (US);
Jarlath McEntee, Castine, ME (US);
Christopher Sauer, Portland, ME (US);
Patrick McGinnis, Jenkintown, PA (US);
Millard Firebaugh, Annapolis, MD (US);
Ocean Renewable Power Company, LLC, Portland, ME (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a turbine comprising a pair of opposing end discs concentrically aligned with a central axis of the turbine and a plurality of blades extending between the end discs. At least one end discs is adapted for engaging with a generator for generating power. The plurality of blades rotates in a single direction when exposed to fluid flow and thereby rotates the pair of opposing end discs. The plurality of blades are interconnected by at least one faired ring oriented parallel to the pair of opposing end discs and intersecting the plurality of blades, wherein the at least one faired ring is in concentric alignment with the central axis. The present invention further comprises a method for generating power comprising engaging the turbine with a generator to create a turbine generator unit and deploying the turbine generator unit within a fluid flow.