Patent ID: 8044530
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: F03B,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fluid-based electrical generator, comprising: a reservoir having at least one sidewall and a floor, wherein the at least one sidewall comprises a planar wall and an arcuate wall, said reservoir being adapted for receiving a fluid; a motor coupled to a rotating shaft; a propeller secured to the rotating shaft, said propeller being driven by said motor and being positioned within said reservoir for generating continuous fluid flow therein; an interior wall mounted within said reservoir, the propeller being positioned between the interior wall and the planar wall; a rotating support having at least one vane secured thereto, the rotating support being rotatably secured to the floor of the reservoir, the rotating support being driven to rotate by the fluid flow; an axle having opposed upper and lower ends, the lower end thereof being secured to said rotating support, rotation of said axle being driven by rotation of said rotating support; and an electrical generator mounted above said reservoir, said electrical generator being coupled to the upper end of said axle such that rotation of said axle drives said electrical generator to produce electricity for powering an external device.