Ocean wave energy conversion system
US5708305A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-tiered support structure, with each of the tiers having a horizontally rotating pivoted arm having a float and paddle arrangement on one end and the opposite end is attached to an air compressor. As the waves hit the paddles the pivot arms will operate the compressors to store energy. This energy can then be used to produce electrical or other types of energy.
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