IP Library Granted Patent US 12,546,287
Granted Patent B2
US 12,546,287 · App. 18/375,516 · Granted Feb 10, 2026

Sound vibration and friction limiting turbine generator gyroscope method and apparatus

Inventors: Jesse Antoine Marcel (Veradale, WA); Jeffrey Scott Chimenti (The Woodlands, TX)
Assignee: Airborne Motorworks Inc.
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Patent No.
US 12,546,287
App. No.
18/375,516
Granted
Feb 10, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

A friction limiting turbine gyroscope is a compact and efficient means to convert the energy of a moving fluid into electrical energy. The gyroscope's flywheel rotates when a fluid passes through its spokes while magnets located along the perimeter act upon proximate movable field coils to produce electricity. The spokes of the flywheel are optimized for the flow and density of the fluid with the ability to trans mutate using shaped memory alloys as well as rotate about their center of pressure allowing the flywheel to capture more of the energy from the fluid passing over their surfaces in all conditions. Mechanical energy losses are reduced because of the inherent stabilizing effects created by the gyroscope. Because of the stabilization, a magnetic bearing field effectively supports the gyroscope eliminating mechanical interference in rotation.

Claims (22)

1 . An electric energy creating turbine gyroscope, comprising:

a plurality of counter rotating rotors with reverse pitch blades on a central rotatably hub, wherein at least one blade is comprised of shaped memory alloy, wherein a shape and a cross section of the at least one blade are configured to be adjusted based on an application of electric current;

a perimeter ring surrounding the plurality of blades and configured to rotate with the hub;

a plurality of directional permanent magnet assemblies integrated into the perimeter ring;

a sound-deadening enclosure surrounding the perimeter ring, the enclosure including a plurality of field coils, wherein the plurality of field coils is connected to a servomechanism by a control arm, wherein a distance of the plurality of field coils from the plurality of directional permanent magnet assemblies is adjustable for optimized energy generation in one or more environmental conditions; and

a computer device configured to monitor and adjust the shape and the cross section of the plurality of blades to maximize the extracted energy.

2 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein each blade has a leading edge and a trailing edge defining a surface for receiving wind.

3 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , further comprising a nose cone covering rotor hubs, which cone is configured to transfer an air mass approaching the gyroscope to be directed around the hubs and into the plurality of blades.

4 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein the magnets integrated in the ring stabilize the gyroscope.

5 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , further comprising an aerodynamically shaped duct configured to direct air through the plurality of counter rotating rotors.

6 . The gyroscope of claim 5 , further comprising a second duct configured to direct air through the plurality of counter rotating rotors.

7 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of field coils create energy when interacting with the plurality of directional permanent magnet assemblies integrated into the perimeter ring, wherein the plurality of field coils is individually connected to a plurality of voltage regulators, wherein the plurality of field coils operate independently, wherein a phasing electrical current is applied to a selected number of the plurality of field coils to initiate a rotation of the plurality of counter rotating rotors.

8 . The gyroscope of claim 7 , further comprising a power source configured to initiate rotation of at least one of the plurality of counter rotating rotors.

9 . The gyroscope of claim 7 , further comprising a power source configured to slow rotation of at least one of the plurality of counter rotating rotors.

10 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure surrounding the perimeter ring and integrated magnets incorporate a sound deadening diffuser.

11 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes incorporated into at least one of the plurality of blades mounted on the central rotatable hub.

12 . The gyroscope of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes are configured to create a holographic image.

13 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure surrounding the perimeter ring and integrated magnets incorporates at least one solar cells configured to generate energy.

14 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of inlet nozzle directing air to the plurality of counter rotating rotors.

15 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of counter rotating rotors is supported at its perimeter by at least one non-ferrous roller bearing.

16 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of counter rotating rotors is supported at its perimeter by at least one passive magnet bearing.

17 . The gyroscope of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the blades of the plurality of counter rotating rotors is magnetically charged.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 24, 2024
From: MARCEL, JESSE ANTOINE; CHIMENTI, JEFFREY SCOTT
To: AIRBORNE MOTORWORKS INC.
Reel/Frame 068683/0082 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation In Part 17991843 · Nov 22, 2022
Continuation 17187869 · Feb 28, 2021
Provisional Application 62983547 · Feb 28, 2020
Related Publication 20240026860A1 · Jan 25, 2024
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