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Inflatable equipment stabilizer

US8413960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 23, 2010
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 2, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49718
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for stabilizing a piece of equipment, especially a wind turbine blade when removed from a wind turbine tower, the method and apparatus including a stabilizer bag placed on the ground, having one or more interior inflatable cavities surrounded by a durable exterior membrane having welded seams and at least one valve for purposes of inflation and deflation.

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