ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,546,288, issued on Feb. 10.
"Multi-directional wind power generation" was invented by Durard A. Pendergraft (Seneca, Mo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present device relates to a wind generator designed for efficient energy production. This wind generator includes a vertical support structure secured to a base, with a rotatable shaft that features an upper and a lower half. Each half of the shaft supports a vane capable of capturing wind to rotate its respective shaft half. The rotation of the shaft drives a generator, which converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy, subsequently stored in a battery. This setup allows fo...