Prime-mover dynamo plants – Tide and wave motors
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Cuevas, Pedro J (Department: 2839)
Prime-mover dynamo plants
Tide and wave motors
C290S042000, C290S043000, C290S045000, C114S230270, C060S501000, C060S506000, C060S507000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08004104
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for harnessing power associated with ocean waves and converting that power into electricity. The apparatus is a buoy that houses a vertically oriented central shaft, a pendulum, and a generator. As the buoy tilts from the vertical under the influence of wave motion, the pendulum is accelerated and rotates about the central shaft. A centrally-placed generator is mechanically coupled to, and driven by, the rotating pendulum so that the pendulum's kinetic energy is converted into electricity. The electricity may be stored at or near the buoy or transferred to a remote facility. Moreover, a fin array located along the bottom of the buoy serves as an anti-torque mechanism and improves the operational efficiency of the electricity production. The method involves employing use of the centrally located generator and the fin array to efficiently harness wave power.
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Cuevas Pedro J
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Neptune Wave Power, LLC
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