Prime-mover dynamo plants – Fluid-current motors
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-16
2010-12-14
Patel, T. C. (Department: 2839)
Prime-mover dynamo plants
Fluid-current motors
C290S043000, C416S085000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07851936
ABSTRACT:
A water current power generation system is provided, including a plurality of flotation tubes joined by a body structure; a plurality of ballast chambers joined by a body structure; a plurality of induction type power generation units disposed within housings associated with one or more of the flotation chambers, ballast chambers and body structure; and a plurality of propellers disposed in mechanical communication with each of the induction type generator units. Methods and means of deploying, positioning, maintaining, controlling and operating the system are also provided, as are detailed descriptions of novel inductor type generators used to obtain power from fast moving water currents, flotation tanks for tensioning the system against a submerged anchoring system disposed on an associated seafloor, and fluid-filled ballast chambers equipped with multiple sub-chambers that lend precision control and continuous adjustability to the system.
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Adams and Reese LLP
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Cuevas Pedro J
Ferrera Raymond R.
Patel T. C.
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