Power generating machine actuated by ocean swells
Patent 3965365 Issued on June 22, 1976. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 22, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 22, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References1018687 InventorApplicationNo. 540889 filed on 01/14/1975US Classes:290/53, TIDE AND WAVE MOTORS290/42, Tide and wave motors416/170R, SPECIFIC DRIVE OR TRANSMISSION MEANS416/6, DRIVEN BY PULSATING OR DIVERSE WORKING FLUID416/61, WITH MEASURING, TESTING, SIGNALLING OR INSPECTION MEANS416/85, FLOAT SUPPORTED60/507Having one-way clutch power transmission means, e.g., ratchet, etc.ExaminersPrimary: Schaefer, Robert K.Assistant: Redman, John W. Attorney, Agent or FirmAbstractA power generating machine which is actuated by the continuous swells occurring in the ocean. The machine is supported on a pair of spaced main floats, between which is a power float connected to a linkage which allows the power float to reciprocate vertically with the passing swells. A flywheel is driven through a one way clutch connected to the float linkage to drive an electrical generator, the linkage also being coupled to an air compressor. Sensing floats pivotally attached to the main float support structure detect the contour of the swells and, through associated drive means, cause the spacing of the main floats to be adjusted to the existing swells crest spacing for maximum efficiency. | |
