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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2016
Thomas W Bein, Gambrills, MD (US);
Thomas W Bein, Gambrills, MD (US);
Other;
Abstract
An ocean wave energy absorbing kite systemcaptures an ocean wave's kinetic energy as a force on a submerged, reciprocating panelthat drives the panel back and forth in an oscillating motion. The force applied to the panel is transmitted to a power generatorthrough opposed flexible ropes or linesloaded in tension. Potential energy is captured from the wave as a vertical force when a buoyant volume attached to the energy absorbing panel or kite memberrises on a passing ocean wave's peak, and transmits the force through flexible ropes or lines in tension to a power generator. Optionally, the shape of the panel is configurable to limit or restrict absorbed wave energy, thereby preventing damage from larger storm-generated waves.