Marine propulsion – Oscillating propelling means – Moving wave propeller
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Oscillating propelling means
Moving wave propeller
C114S312000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07090548
ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises a method of using a scalable, configurable “propulsor” system to move and navigate a submersible device through a fluid medium. A propulsor system is an assembly of individual propulsors that act in concert to form a substantially continuous control surface that undulates in a working fluid. Each propulsor is driven and configured by computer-controlled actuators so that the control surface undulates in various wave forms. Optional actuators that may refine the surface shape include an “orientation” actuator that drives rotation about the propulsor's longitudinal axis, and a “geometry” actuator that controls each propulsor's geometric configuration.
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Mims Jr. David A.
Olson Lars A.
Siegesmund Rudolf D.
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