Ships – Floating platform – Multiple leg
Patent
1989-01-13
1991-02-19
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Ships
Floating platform
Multiple leg
114256, 114 61, B63B 112
Patent
active
049933485
ABSTRACT:
A vessel is provided, adapted for operating at the surface of the ocean, useful for a combination of functions, including providing food, fiber for clothing, living space, fresh water, transportation, and domestic energy for at least one person, as well as excess energy, food, fiber and fresh water for sale. The vessel comprises at least two hulls coupled with streamlined struts, the upper hull vertically aligned with the lower, the lower hull being fully submerged and the upper hull being fully unsubmerged, and both hulls having substantially the same volume. The vessel is stabilized by a combination of passive lift and stabilization surfaces while the vessel is in motion, and laterally mounted stabilization reservoirs for use when the vessel is not moving. The vessel is controlled and stabilized against wave-generated motion by a combination of actively controllable moveable surfaces, and is propelled by a sail and a water propellor. A combination of energy harvesting means is mounted on the vessel, including a sail augmented wind tubine, a water wave tubine, and a combination of concentrating and flat panel solar radiant energy collectors. Means is provided for converting the harvested energy into a storable form (hydrogen and oxygen) for later use or sale. Shelter is provided within the vessel for all daily living activities of an individual or a family. Means is provided for growing land food crops as well as sea food products for support of an individual or a family.
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Bartz Clifford T.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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