Prime-mover dynamo plants – Electric control – Tide and wave motors
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Gonzalez, Julio C. (Department: 2834)
Prime-mover dynamo plants
Electric control
Tide and wave motors
C290S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11673631
ABSTRACT:
A wave energy conversion system converts wave energy within a wave medium into electrical energy. The wave energy conversion system includes a base substantially connected to a wave-medium floor, a tidal platform connected to the base and a tidal float connected to the tidal platform. An axle is connected to the tidal platform with an inductive coil positioned within the axle, such that an axis of the inductive coil is parallel to the axle. A magnetic sleeve includes a magnetic sleeve opening, such that the axle passes through the magnetic sleeve opening. A float member is connected to the magnetic sleeve. A wave moving through the wave causes displacement of the float member, causing the magnetic sleeve to move relative to the inductive coil and generate electrical energy within the inductive coil.
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Gonzalez Julio C.
Howison & Arnott , L.L.P.
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