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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 1983
Filed:
Jun. 26, 1980
Applicant:
Inventor:
E Quimby Smith, Jr, Graeagle, CA (US);
Assignee:
Q Corporation, Troy, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F03B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
290 42 ; 60499 ; 60503 ; 60507 ; 290 53 ;
Abstract
A device for extracting both kinetic and potential energy from the motion beneath waves over a considerable depth comprising a power member or sail guided to reciprocate with the movement of the water. The power sail is connected to and operates a power device such as an electric generator or pump. A second member, or sail, is located in geometric position relative to the power sail to reflect energy back to the power sail. Sensors, servo systems, and computers may be used to optimize power output. Multiple units can be arranged in 'farms' to furnish megawatts of power.