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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147168 | Waste water electrical power generating system An electrical power generating system is connected to a sewer for conveying waste water to a sanitary treatment station. Waste water is propelled through the sewer line by pumping equipment which simultaneously pulverizes most large objects carried by the waste wate... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147167 | Waste water electrical power generating system with storage system and methods for use therewith A method for selectively generating electrical power uses waste water gravity flow to generate electrical power. An electrical power generator is driven to generate electrical power in response to the waste. A portion of the electrical power generated by the at leas... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8002499 | Waste water electrical power generating system An electrical power generating system is connected to a sewer for conveying waste water to a sanitary treatment station. Waste water is propelled through the sewer line by pumping equipment which simultaneously pulverizes most large objects carried by the waste wate... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7946789 | Waste water electrical power generating system with storage system and methods for use therewith A method for selectively generating electrical power uses waste water gravity flow to generate electrical power. An electrical power generator is driven to generate electrical power in response to the waste. A portion of the electrical power generated by the at leas... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7802942 | Waste water electrical power generating system An environmental protective electrical power generating system is formed by a penstock connected at its opposite ends to a large sewer for conveying waste water from feeder pipelines to a sanitary treatment station. Sewer waste water is propelled through the sewer l... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7744309 | Hydraulic power generating system A hydraulic power generating system is disclosed. The hydraulic power generating system includes a looped rail, a plurality of pulleys moving along the looped rail, a plurality of water receiving plates, each being installed to each of the pulleys, side plates which... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7632040 | Waste water electrical power generating system with storage system and methods for use therewith A method for selectively generating electrical power by using waste water gravity flow to generate electrical power includes attaching ends of a water flow diversion pipe to a waste water pipe. At least some of the waste water flowing by gravity through the waste wa... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7611307 | Apparatus for controlling underwater based equipment The apparatus may include a space frame on which is mounted at least one hydrofoil for generating positive or negative lift. The frame is attachable to underwater equipment such as a turbine. The hydrofoils are adapted to produce negative lift when a flow of liquid ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7452160 | Waste water electrical power generating system An environmental protective electrical power generating system is formed by a penstock connected at its opposite ends to a large sewer for conveying waste water from feeder pipelines to a sanitary treatment station. Sewer waste water is propelled through the sewer l... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7441988 | Submerged power generating apparatus An undersea power generation apparatus (1) includes two turbines (3) mounted side by side at either side of a support strut of hydrofoil-shaped cross section, each turbine (3) having a set of turbine blades which counter rotate so as to cancel o... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7429147 | Anti-flooding device for the exploitation of water energy An anti-flooding device with possible displacement of the waters for the exploitation of water energy includes a double closing system with an outer or inner cylindrical element with automatic, semi-automatic or manual operation, a pipe-line provided with an opening... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7357599 | Waste water electrical power generating system An environmental protective electrical power generating system is formed by a penstock connected at its opposite ends to a large sewer for conveying waste water from feeder pipelines to a sanitary treatment station. Sewer waste water is propelled through the sewer l... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7329964 | Compact hydropower generator adopting multiple rotary drums A compact hydropower generator adopting multiple rotary drums comprises a water reservoir for changing the flow direction of water that flows along a river and for temporarily storing the water. A base body is located at a lower side of the water reservoir and has a... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7275891 | Apparatus for controlling underwater based equipment The apparatus may include a space frame on which is mounted at least one hydrofoil for generating positive or negative lift. The frame is attachable to underwater equipment such as a turbine. The hydrofoils are adapted to produce negative lift when a flow of liquid ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7153060 | Systems and methods for environmental stabilization of a body of water A system and method are disclosed for environmental stabilization of a body of water. A body of water is stabilized by extracting water from a higher elevation body of water at a downhill flow rate, receiving the water at lower elevation body of water, and extractin... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7083359 | Control gates A control gate is adapted to be installed across a channel for liquids. The Control gate has a barrier member capable of vertical or tilting movement and it is either slidingly or pivotally mounted to a frame of the control gate. In one instance, the control gate ha... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7067935 | Method for regulating the level of a dam installation and dam installation implementing the method Method of regulating a water level of a dam installation having a plurality of turbine generator units arranged to generate electrical power, wherein at least some of the plurality of turbine generator units are arranged at least one of one above another and one bes... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7037058 | Resin embedded rock bolt A resin embedded rock bolt dimensioned to be inserted into a hole drilled in a rock body with a clearance fit between the bolt and hole, the bolt having a shank which is plastically deformed by the application of an eccentric shear force to form a paddle protruding ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033111 | Hydraulic power generating system A hydraulic power generating system designed to minimize equipment costs by simplifying the configuration thereof, to maximize efficiency of power generation by reducing loss in hydraulic power, and to allow economical and convenient maintenance of the system. The s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6863806 | Barge-mounted tidal-powered desalinization system A tidal-powered desalinization system is mounted on a barge that oscillates about fixed pier structures, generating a two-way pumping action. The two-way pumping action is changed to a single direction flow of seawater. The sea water is directed into an on-board des... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6641327 | Water turbine arrangement A water turbine arrangement employs a generator enclosed in a cylindrical casing. A turbine is arranged directly on the generator shaft outside the casing. The casing is arranged to a flow conduit by a support structure which has a tubular support shaft a... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6472768 | Hydrokinetic generator An improved method and means for transforming kinetic energy into mechanical energy to generate hydroelectric power. A submersible scoop-like composite structure (10) with a hollow, tapered, inner chamber to funnel moving water through a turbine (22). The... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6451204 | Ocean power plant inlet screen An inlet screen for an ocean thermal power plant has an outer side parallel to the ocean current and a plurality of parallel bars extending at an acute angle to the horizontal, wherein the acute angle opens toward the upstream direction of the current. Th... | 09/17/2002 |
| 5882143 | Low head dam hydroelectric system A low head hydroelectric system for maximizing electrical power generation is disclosed. The hydroelectric system includes a support structure having a rail member adapted to be positioned above a flowing body of water adjacent a low head dam wall. An act... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5499889 | Wave power generator A wave motion power generator comprising a frame, including ballast members and buoyancy members, first cross members extending between opposed buoyancy members, a plurality of pairs of cylinders, a hollow piston rod associated with each cylinder, support... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5217324 | Dynamic breakwater and pumping system A dynamic breakwater system pumps water from a body of water in response to wave action or underwater currents. A submerged stationary base is fixed to a solid subsurface. A breakwater protrudes upwardly through the surface of the water. Wheels support th... | 06/08/1993 |
| 4998846 | Concrete dam bottom discharge works Bottom discharge works of a concrete dam comprise a bottom water conduit provided within the dam body and a block attached thereto at the tail-water end. In the lower portion of the attached block, there are provided a turbine chamber with a hydroelectric... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4941771 | Hydroelectric plant A hydroelectric system is disclosed which is designed to run intermittently to compensate for a low flow source. A float system is employed to control the operating points of the turbine by opening an inlet valve at one predetermined pond level and closin... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4772157 | Liquid level control system and method of operating the same A control apparatus responsive to the difference between liquid levels, and a method of controlling a liquid flow regulator by use of the apparatus is disclosed. The control apparatus may comprise a transducer responsive to the back-pressure maintained in... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4746244 | Apparatus for the generation of hydroelectric power and method of manufacturing and installing same A hydroelectric power generating plant includes separate barges upstream and downstream of a dam, and a siphoning penstock attached to and spanning between the barges to enable fluid communication over the dam and to appropriate power generating equipment... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4717832 | Tidal and river turbine An improved hydroelectric system provides automatic adjustment for both tidal (reversing) and river (one way) type flow. A plurality of parallel, axial flow auger-type impellors are mounted in a horizontal plane on a floating, inverted-dry-dock type vesse... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4613252 | Method for the building of sea wave power plants A method of building a sea wave power plant of the type in which the power plant (11) must be installed near a steep rock wall (1). The installation site is determined inside the rock formation (F), at a distance from the open rock surface (1). A power pl... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4573827 | Laterally movable powerhouse A hydraulic turbine installation is disclosed for a site comprising a dam having a floor and opposing sidewalls defining a spillway. The installation comprises a frame member which slideably engages the spillway floor on a downstream side of the dam. The ... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4540313 | Apparatus for the generation of hydroelectric power and method of manufacturing and installing same A hydroelectric power generating plant includes separate intake and power generating barges spanning a dam, and a penstock attached to and between the barges to enable fluid communication over the dam and between the barges. In constructing the power gene... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4468153 | Symmetric tidal station A tidal station includes a plurality of turbine/generator sets removably insertable along the central axis of a caisson to provide a symmetrical installation. Fixedly disposed basin side and sea side diffusers include inlets alternately juxtaposed opposit... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4358220 | Functionally transformable dam A hydrodynamically transformable dam with a fluid path through its main body includes a hydromotive body containing one or more hydromotive assemblies each having a fluid conduit provided with an energy transformation unit. The function of the dam is sele... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4326819 | Functionally transformable hydrostation A hydrostation installation includes a dam body with a fluid flow conduit therethrough cooperating with a displaceable hydromotive set provided with a conduit containing a generator set therein. A separate, gated assembly is insertable intermediate the da... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4317330 | Water turbine generator system A water turbine generator system for use in a stream or river, said system having a catch basin formed by an end wall, a plurality of water chutes downstream of the catch basin and in communication with the catch basin by gates and closures and a pluralit... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4289971 | Electric power generation equipment incorporating bulb turbine-generator A hydroelectric power generator having a bulb turbine generator housed in a bulb shaped inner casing. The turbine runner of the generator is connected to a main shaft of the electric power generator. The outer casing is coupled to the inner casing by stay... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4241283 | Hydro-electric power plant A hydro-electric power plant for use in any location having flowing streams of water including a diversion dam which extends part way into the flowing stream to divert water to a spillway which includes a plurality of water wheels driven by the water flow... | 12/23/1980 |
