Method and device for power generation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9464623
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13681000

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A fluid flow-powered generator and a method for using the same are described herein. The generator has a rotatable frame, with a first wing and a second wing. The first wing and second wing are pivotally mounted to the frame to allow the angle of attack to be adjusted. A controller is also provided to direct adjustment of the angle of attack of the first wing and the second wing in a coordinated manner while the fluid flow-powered generator is in use. In certain embodiments, the fluid flow-powered generator is operable as an oscillating generator and in other embodiments, the fluid flow-powered generator is operable as a rotating generator. The rotating generator can be arranged along a horizontal axis or a vertical axis. Additionally, certain horizontally oriented generators may be operated as either oscillating generators or rotating generators.

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY1903 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE KALAMAZOO MI 49008

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Liu, Tianshu Portage, US 17 95

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