A propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid is provided including an axially-extending funnel-shaped conduit, a flow generator, a power source, and, optionally, an airfoil-shaped wing. The funnel-shaped conduit has outer walls forming an inner fluid passageway, an upper edge defining a flui
A propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid is provided including an axially-extending funnel-shaped conduit, a flow generator, a power source, and, optionally, an airfoil-shaped wing. The funnel-shaped conduit has outer walls forming an inner fluid passageway, an upper edge defining a fluid inlet, and a lower edge defining a fluid outlet. The optional airfoil-shaped wing is connected to and circumferentially surrounds the funnel-shaped conduit upper edge. The flow generator is rotatably mounted about the axis of the funnel-shaped conduit and is configured to force the fluid from the fluid inlet rearward through the fluid outlet. A forward force is produced by the combination of both thrust from the flow generator plus the lift force created as the flow generator draws the fluid across the annular airfoil-shaped wing and inwardly through the fluid inlet forcing the fluid rearward to exit out of the fluid outlet.
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We claim: 1. A propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid comprising: a vertically oriented, central axially-extending funnel-shaped conduit having a fluid inlet defined by a continuous, circular fluid inlet edge located about a wide edge of said funnel-shaped conduit, and a fluid outlet de
We claim: 1. A propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid comprising: a vertically oriented, central axially-extending funnel-shaped conduit having a fluid inlet defined by a continuous, circular fluid inlet edge located about a wide edge of said funnel-shaped conduit, and a fluid outlet defined by a continuous, circular fluid outlet edge located about a narrow edge of said funnel-shaped conduit, said funnel shaped wall forming a substantially open interior passageway sized to allow the conveyance of said liquid or gas fluid; wherein an inlet diameter of said fluid inlet is larger than an outlet diameter said fluid outlet, wherein inlet diameter is at least twice said outlet diameter, wherein height of said funnel-shaped conduit is at least equal to three fourths of said outlet diameter; a flow generator rotationally mounted about said central axis of said funnel-shaped conduit and operational to convey said liquid or gas fluid in a direction from said fluid inlet edge toward said fluid outlet edge; an airfoil-shaped wing having a leading edge and a trailing edge, said airfoil-shaped wing is circumferentially connected to said continuous, circular fluid inlet edge, said airfoil-shaped wing defining a cord extending between any point of said leading edge and a respective point of said trailing edge, wherein said cord extends outwardly radially from said forward edge and a plurality of said cords form a plane being substantially perpendicular to said central axis; at least one flow generator support configured to secure said flow generator to said funnel-shaped conduit; and a power source for powering said flow generator, wherein said generated fluid conveyance of said liquid or gas fluid creates lift, whereby said inlet airflow creates a pressure gradient between an upper surface of said airfoil-shaped wing and a lower surface of said airfoil-shaped wing generating a lifting force. 2. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 1, wherein said flow generator comprises at least one rotor. 3. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 2, wherein said flow generator creates a thrust and wherein said liquid or gas fluid drawn rearwardly from said fluid inlet through said fluid outlet creates a forward force due to a pressure differential. 4. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 1, wherein said airfoil-shaped wing has an exterior edge forming a complete circle. 5. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 1, wherein said airfoil-shaped wing comprises multiple wing sections, said multiple wing sections having exterior edges extending outward and forming segments of a circle. 6. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 1, further comprising: an enclosed housing having walls defining an interior space; and multiple housing support structures configured to securely attach said enclosed housing to said funnel-shaped conduit. 7. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 1, wherein said multiple housing support structures attach said enclosed housing to a forward area of said funnel-shaped conduit. 8. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 7, wherein said enclosed housing is sized and configured to allow human occupancy. 9. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 7, wherein said enclosed housing is sized and configured to allow containment of cargo. 10. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 7, wherein said power source for powering said flow generator comprises an engine powered by an energy source. 11. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said multiple flow generator supports are configured to suspend said engine within said interior passageway of said funnel-shaped conduit. 12. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said multiple flow generator supports are configured to suspend said engine exterior to said interior passageway of said funnel-shaped conduit. 13. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said energy source is electrical energy. 14. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said energy source is gasoline. 15. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said energy source is diesel. 16. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, further comprising: a cover configured as a rigid, protective, generally planar guard disposed at a sufficient distance from said rearward edge of said funnel-shaped conduit to allow said liquid or gas fluid to be discharged from said fluid outlet; and cover supports configured to attach said cover to a generally rearward area of said funnel-shaped conduit, whereby said cover provides protection to said flow generator. 17. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said flow generator reduces drag force by drawing said liquid or gas fluid across said wing and conveying said liquid or gas fluid through said funnel-shaped conduit from said fluid inlet to exit at said fluid outlet. 18. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 10, wherein said flow generator produces a forward force by drawing said liquid or gas fluid across said wing and conveying said liquid or gas fluid through said funnel-shaped conduit from said fluid inlet to exit at said fluid outlet resulting in a difference between the speed of said liquid or gas fluid inside said funnel-shaped conduit as compared to the speed of said liquid or gas fluid outside said funnel-shaped conduit. 19. The propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid, as recited in claim 18, wherein said propulsion system increases force by combining said forward force produced by said flow generator by drawing said liquid or gas fluid across said wing and conveying said liquid or gas fluid through said funnel-shaped conduit from said fluid inlet to exit at said fluid outlet with said thrust produced by said flow generator. 20. A propulsion system for use in a liquid or gas fluid comprising: a vertically oriented, central axially-extending funnel-shaped conduit having a fluid inlet defined by a continuous, circular fluid inlet edge located about a wide edge of said funnel-shaped conduit, and a fluid outlet defined by a continuous, circular fluid outlet edge located about a narrow edge of said funnel-shaped conduit, said funnel shaped wall forming a substantially open interior passageway sized to allow the conveyance of said liquid or gas fluid; wherein an inlet diameter of said fluid inlet is larger than an outlet diameter said fluid outlet, wherein inlet diameter is at least twice said outlet diameter, wherein height of said funnel-shaped conduit is at least equal to three fourths of said outlet diameter; a flow generator rotationally mounted about said central axis of said funnel-shaped conduit and operational to convey said liquid or gas fluid in a direction from said fluid inlet edge toward said fluid outlet edge; an airfoil-shaped wing having a leading edge and a trailing edge, said airfoil-shaped wing is circumferentially connected to said continuous, circular fluid inlet edge, said airfoil-shaped wing defining a cord extending between any point of said leading edge and a respective point of said trailing edge, wherein said cord extends outwardly radially from said forward edge and a plurality of said cords form a plane being substantially perpendicular to said central axis; at least one flow generator support configured to secure said flow generator to said funnel-shaped conduit; and a power source for powering said flow generator, said power source comprising an engine powered by an energy source; wherein said generated fluid conveyance of said liquid or gas fluid creates lift, whereby said inlet airflow creates a pressure gradient between an upper surface of said airfoil-shaped wing and a lower surface of said airfoil-shaped wing generating a lifting force. 21. The propulsion system for use in a fluid of liquid or of gas, as recited in claim 20, wherein said flow generator creates thrust and wherein said fluid conveyed across said airfoil-shaped wing into said fluid inlet, through said funnel-shaped conduit, and out of said fluid outlet, creates a forward force due to a pressure differential.
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