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The invention relates to a turbo-machine (1) comprising a rotor (25) that extends along a rotational axis (15). Said rotor (25) has a peripheral surface (31) which is defined by the outer radial delimitation surface of the rotor (25) and has a receiving structure (33) as well as a first moving blade

The invention relates to a turbo-machine (1) comprising a rotor (25) that extends along a rotational axis (15). Said rotor (25) has a peripheral surface (31) which is defined by the outer radial delimitation surface of the rotor (25) and has a receiving structure (33) as well as a first moving blade (13A) and a second moving blade (13B). Each moving blade comprises a blade footing (43A, 43B) and a blade platform (17A, 17B). The blade platform (17A) of the first moving blade (13A) and the blade platform (17B) of the second moving blade (13B) border one another, and a gap (49) is formed between the blade platforms (17A, 17B) and the peripheral surface (31). A sealing system (51) is provided in the gap (49) on the peripheral surface (31).

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The invention relates to a turbo-machine (1) comprising a rotor (25) that extends along a rotational axis (15). Said rotor (25) has a peripheral surface (31) which is defined by the outer radial delimitation surface of the rotor (25) and has a receiving structure (33) as well as a first moving blade

The invention relates to a turbo-machine (1) comprising a rotor (25) that extends along a rotational axis (15). Said rotor (25) has a peripheral surface (31) which is defined by the outer radial delimitation surface of the rotor (25) and has a receiving structure (33) as well as a first moving blade (13A) and a second moving blade (13B). Each moving blade comprises a blade footing (43A, 43B) and a blade platform (17A, 17B). The blade platform (17A) of the first moving blade (13A) and the blade platform (17B) of the second moving blade (13B) border one another, and a gap (49) is formed between the blade platforms (17A, 17B) and the peripheral surface (31). A sealing system (51) is provided in the gap (49) on the peripheral surface (31). ding to claim 1 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes are aligned perpendicular with respect to said backplate structure. 7. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes are aligned at an obtuse angle with respect to said backplate structure. 8. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes are aligned at an acute angle with respect to said backplate structure. 9. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said backplate structure is planar. 10. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said backplate structure is concave. 11. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said backplate structure is convex. 12. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said backplate has a circular plan form. 13. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes have valves. 14. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes comprises vanes that are flat. 15. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes comprises vanes that are curved. 16. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said inner wall and said outer wall of said containing ring structure are continuous. 17. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said inner wall and said outer wall of said containing ring structure comprise a plurality of apertures. 18. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the periphery of said containing ring structure is circular. 19. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said inner wall and said outer wall of said containing ring have a circumferentially variable height. 20. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said containing ring structure is pliably formed. 21. An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising: means for monitoring said fluid flow; and means for providing signals indicative of said fluid flow. 22. An apparatus according to claim 21 further comprising means for controlling said rotation means in response to said signals. 23. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rotation means may effect rotation of said backplate structure at variable rates. 24. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rotation means is powered by electricity. 25. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rotation means is powered by a combustion type engine. 26. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rotation means is powered by a mechanical stored energy device. 27. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rotation means is powered by compressed gas. 28. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rotation means is powered by an integrated mobile power source. 29. An apparatus according to claim 28, further comprising means for indicating a low power state for said integrated mobile power source. 30. An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising safety screen means for protecting said plurality of impeller vanes from contact with solid objects without restricting said fluid flow. 31. An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: memory means for storing a desired rate of backplate structure rotation; detection means for detecting the current rate of backplate structure rotation; adjustment means for adjusting said rate of backplate structure rotation according to said desired rate in said memory means. 32. An apparatus for generating a substantially cylindrical recirculating fluid flow creating a low pressure region when in proximity to a surface and a high pressure region when distant from a surface comprising: rotation means for generating a torque; backplate structure coupled to said rotation means to receive said torque; containing ring structure coupled perpendicularly to the periphery of said backplate structure thereby forming a unitary structure, said containing ring structure having an inner wall and outer wall; and a plurality of impeller vanes coupled to said outer wall of said containing ring structure. 33. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said backplate structure further comprises valves, said valves when opened destroy said low pressure region. 34. An apparatus according to claim 33 further comprising means to control said valves. 35. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes are aligned perpendicular with respect to said backplate structure. 36. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes are aligned at an obtuse angle with respect to said backplate structure. 37. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes are aligned at an acute angle with respect to said backplate structure. 38. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said backplate structure is planar. 39. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said backplate structure is concave. 40. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said backplate structure is convex. 41. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said backplate has a circular plan form. 42. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes have valves. 43. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes comprises vanes that are flat. 44. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said plurality of impeller vanes comprises vanes that are curved. 45. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said inner wall and said outer wall of said containing ring structure are continuous. 46. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said inner wall and said outer wall of said containing ring structure comprise a plurality of apertures. 47. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the periphery of said containing ring structure is circular. 48. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said inner wall and said outer wall of said containing ring have a circumferentially variable height. 49. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said containing ring structure is pliably formed. 50. An apparatus according to claim 32 further comprising: means for monitoring said fluid flow; and means for providing signals indicative of said fluid flow. 51. An apparatus according to claim 50 further comprising means for controlling said rotation means in response to said signals. 52. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said rotation means may effect rotation of said backplate structure at variable rates. 53. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said rotation means is powered by electricity. 54. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said rotation means is powered by a combustion type engine. 55. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said rotation means is powered by a mechanical stored energy device. 56. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said rotation means is powered by compressed gas. 57. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein said rotation means is powered by an integrated mobile power source. 58. An apparatus according to claim 57, further comprising means for indicating a low power state for said integrated mobile power source. 59. An apparatus according to claim 32 further comprising safety screen means for protecting said plurality of impeller vanes from contact with solid objects without restricting said fluid flow. 60. An apparatus according to claim 32, further comprising: memory means for storing a desired rate of backplate structure rotation; detection means for detecting the current rate of backplate structure rotation; adjustment means for adjusting said rate of backplate structure rotation according to said desired rate in said memory means. 61. An apparatus according to claim 32 further comprising a plurality of impeller vanes on the inner wall of said containing ring structure. 62. An apparatus for generating a substantially cylindrical recirculating fluid flow creating a low pressure region comprising: rotation means for generating a torque; bowl structure having an inner surface and an outer surface coupled to said rotation mea