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A wind powered generator apparatus including a support member, a trim rotatably connected to the support member, a plurality of blade members pivotally connected around the rim, and a generator connected to the rim for producing an electrical output relative to a rotation of the rim. Each of the plu

A wind powered generator apparatus including a support member, a trim rotatably connected to the support member, a plurality of blade members pivotally connected around the rim, and a generator connected to the rim for producing an electrical output relative to a rotation of the rim. Each of the plurality of blade members is movable between a wind-capturing position and a wind-passing position as the rim rotates. A rotatable base is affixed to the end of the support member opposite the rim. A vane is affixed to the support member for moving the support member such that the axis of rotation of the rim is transverse to a direction of wind. Each of the blade members includes a panel, an arm extending inwardly from an end of the panel and pivotally connected to the rim, and a counterweight connected to the arm at the pivotal connection of the arm with the rim.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wind powered generator, apparatus comprising:a support member;a rim rotatably connected to said support member, said rim having an axis of rotation;a plurality of blade members pivotally mounted on said rim, each of said plurality of blade members movable between a wind

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wind powered generator, apparatus comprising:a support member;a rim rotatably connected to said support member, said rim having an axis of rotation;a plurality of blade members pivotally mounted on said rim, each of said plurality of blade members movable between a wind-capturing position and a wind-passing position as said rim rotates; anda generator means connected to said rim for producing an electrical output relative to a rotation of said rim;a base affixed to an end of said support member opposite said rim, and being rotatably mounted within a track such that said base is movable relative to a direction of wind, and having a plurality of wheels extending outwardly therefrom, said wheels being received within a circular track,vane means affixed to said support member, said vane means for moving said support member such that said axis of rotation is transverse to a direction of wind;each of said plurality of blade members comprising:a panel; andan arm extending inwardly from an end of said panel,said arm being pivotally connected to said rim:wherein said arm extending at an angle of between 45 degrees and 90 degrees with respect to a surface of said panel, said arm having an end opposite said panel that is pivotally connected to said rim;a counterweight means connected to said arm, said counterweight means for moving said panel from said wind-passing position to said wind-capturing position during a rotation of said rim.