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Wind-assisted power elements comprising paired rotors of which each rotor is independently rotated at a peripheral speed of about 2 to 4 times that of the wind, and the rotors are mounted in tandem pairs in a frame positioned by rotation of the frame on a pivot to the apparent direction of the wind

Wind-assisted power elements comprising paired rotors of which each rotor is independently rotated at a peripheral speed of about 2 to 4 times that of the wind, and the rotors are mounted in tandem pairs in a frame positioned by rotation of the frame on a pivot to the apparent direction of the wind and adjustable for a variable angle of attack, so that the wind will flow in a series over both rotating, generally cylindrical rotor surfaces. The effect is to derive a maximum of forward thrust in the direction of the movement of the ship for propulsion, or when the rotors are driven independently in different directions, a steering or other effect is achieved.

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In windpower energy converting means, a mast-like central support for an upper horizontal and lower horizontal cross beam, each cross beam centrally fixed to said central support, said central support and cross beams forming a frame supporting a pair of rotors, pivotal mounting means for said centra

In windpower energy converting means, a mast-like central support for an upper horizontal and lower horizontal cross beam, each cross beam centrally fixed to said central support, said central support and cross beams forming a frame supporting a pair of rotors, pivotal mounting means for said central support allowing conjoint rotation of said central support and cross beams about the longitudinal axis of said central support an independently rotatable cylindrical rotor disposed on opposite sides of said central support and supported intermediate said upper and lower cross beams, and controllable motor means for driving each of said rotors at a selected speed and rotational direction.