Method and apparatus for generating power
Patent 4034565 Issued on July 12, 1977. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 12, 1994. 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.
July 12, 1994. 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 References 859396 3259361 InventorApplicationNo. 05/529789 filed on 12/16/1974US Classes:60/503, In which the control means is variable60/505, Having relatively movable working members60/506, Working member pivotally supported60/507Having one-way clutch power transmission means, e.g., ratchet, etc.ExaminersPrimary: Ostrager, Allen M.Attorney, Agent or FirmAbstractA method and apparatus for generating power includes providing at least one elongated chamber having a float reciprocatively mounted therewithin for axial and reciprocative movement and having at least one opening in the chamber, and disposing vertically the chamber in an intermediate portion of a constantly downwardly flowing body of water between an upper-elevational portion thereof and a lower-elevational portion thereof with the opening in the chamber communicating with the water. The flow of water is alternatingly interrupted and permitted to enter the chamber via its opening to cause the float to be carried by the water in the chamber reciprocatively upwardly and downwardly within the chamber, and the reciprocative movement of the float is utilized by, for example, converting the reciprocative motion to rotational motion for driving an electrical generator. | |
