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Wind turbine tower

US9651029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/728
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A self-supporting wind turbine tower with walls comprising an upper portion (12) and a lower portion (14). Substantially all of the upper portion (12) is formed from a composite plastic. Substantially all of the lower portion (14) is formed from mild steel.

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