WindSkull

When the Rat isn’t making iPhone games or indulging his inner sarcasm, he’s working on this Experimental Wind Turbine design. A drag-based variable geometry configuration that is optimized for low-average wind speed applications. The patent was just issued in 2010, so we can finally disclose the details of how it works.

Ultra-high efficiency for power generation at low wind speeds

Slow RPM speed

Low Profile

Lower Cost

Now I just need $45,000 to build a full-size unit and begin collecting field data.

With any luck, some remarkably clever soul will see the brilliance in this and help me make this a reality.

Why the odd name? The basic operating principle is similar to a sculling oar. Only the medium is air. Hence: WindSkull.

I debated the homophone here, but after not finding a scull icon as cool as this, I think I am ok with the incongruity.

Go here for the full patent details. I’ll publish the human-readable powerpoint file soon.

‘Nuff said.