Wave energy converter

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Mayo-Pinnock, Tara (Department: 3671)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Extracting power from moving fluid

C060S398000, C417S331000

Reexamination Certificate

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07909536

ABSTRACT:
A point absorber wave energy apparatus is provided. The point absorber wave energy apparatus includes first and second devices. The first device being a surface float. The second device a submerged body. Linkages are provided between the first and second devices so that energy resulting from relative motion between the two devices is extracted. The apparatus may be tuned to the prevailing sea conditions.

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International Preliminary Examination Report for PCT/IE01/00082 mailed Aug. 21, 2002.

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