Patent ID: 8561398
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: B63B,F03B,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A power generating system comprising: a continuous loop member; a forward rotatable member supporting a portion of the loop member; an aft rotatable member supporting another portion of the loop member; a plurality of attachment arms distributed along the loop member, each attachment arm having a proximal end attached to the loop member and extending outwardly therefrom to a distal end; and a plurality of fluid catchment devices, each catchment device being operatively connected to a respective one of the plurality of attachment arms, such that each catchment device is spaced from the loop member, each catchment device including an open position and a closed position, whereby the catchment devices reacts with a fluid flow to open in the direction of the fluid flow to thereby transmit energy from the fluid flow to drive the loop member, and whereby the catchment devices collapse to the closed position in the direction opposite to the fluid flow to significantly reduce drag, further including a support rod, wherein one end of the support rod is connected to the attachment arm in a distal end region thereof and extends therefrom, wherein the other end of the support rod engages a portion of a respective one of the catchment devices, wherein the catchment devices are parachutes having a canopy and a plurality of connectors attached to and extending from an end of the canopy, wherein the connectors are further attached to one of the attachment arm and the support rod.