Toroidal Propeller
Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #19870L
The propeller includes a hub supporting a plurality of elongate propeller elements in which a tip of a leading propeller element curves into contact with a trailing propeller element to form a closed structure with increased stiffness and reduced acoustic signature.
Researchers
Thomas Sebastian
/ Christopher Strem
Departments: Lincoln Laboratory
Technology Areas: Energy & Distribution: Wind / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Motors
Impact Areas: Sustainable Future
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toroidal propeller
United States of America | Granted | 10,836,466
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