Wave energy conversion device

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2010-11-24

2011-11-01

Cuevas, Pedro J (Department: 2839)

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

C060S500000

Reexamination Certificate

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08049356

ABSTRACT:
Wave energy conversion device (WEC) comprising a means for damping the reactionary motion of a wave energy conversion device to wave motion, which is a cylindrical bellowed elastomeric member that acts under axial compression.

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International Search Report /Written Opinion, dated May 18, 2010, in PCT/US2009/058930, from which this application claims priority.

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