A system for recovering the energy from atmospheric wind wherein a windmill operates a compressor for compressing air which is stored in one or more tanks. The compressed air is used to drive a prime mover coupled by gear means to an electrical generator or other work-producing apparatus. The prime mover...http://www.google.com/patents/US4055950?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4055950 - Energy conversion system using windmill
