Wave energy converter

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2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Motor having a buoyant working member

With means to vary buoyancy of working member

C060S497000, C060S498000, C060S505000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06857266

ABSTRACT:
A wave energy conversion apparatus is described. It comprises at least two devices (3, 4), each comprising a surface float (5, 6), at least one of the surface floats being rigidly attached to a submerged body (9, 10). The movement of the two devices in response to a passing wave may be used to effect an energy transfer.

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