Earl Robert Hurkett
Plumbers at Gould Ave, Littleton, CO
License number
Colorado 278091
Issued Date
May 18, 1978
Renew Date
Sep 1, 2011
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 2013
Type
Journeyman Plumber
Address
Address
9770 W Gould Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Generating Electrical Power With Compressed Air And Vehicle Incorporating The Same
US Patent:
2009007, Mar 19, 2009
Filed:
May 1, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/113453
Inventors:
Earl R. Hurkett - Littleton CO, US
International Classification:
B60L 11/00, F01D 15/10, H02P 9/04
US Classification:
180 6531, 290 36 R, 290 52, 318140, 903906
Abstract:
An apparatus for generating electrical power using compressed gas is described. The apparatus includes a source of compressed gas, such as one or more tanks. A compressed gas powered turbine and an operatively coupled electrical generator are also provided. The compressed gas is blown onto vanes of the turbine in intermittent pulses or shots of compressed air instead of in a continuous stream to facilitate the most efficient use of the gas. The electrical power can be stored in batteries or capacitors for later use, or in a vehicle utilizing the apparatus, the generated electrical current can be fed directly to electrical motors that power the vehicle's wheels.