Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Hydro transition systems and methods of using the same
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Application No.: US16899182Application Date: 2020-06-11
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Publication No.: US11591998B2Publication Date: 2023-02-28
- Inventor: Emily A. Morris , Craig J. Cochran , Madeleine M. White , Kirk William Charles , Thorsten Stoesser
- Applicant: Emrgy Inc.
- Applicant Address: US GA Atlanta
- Assignee: Emrgy Inc.
- Current Assignee: Emrgy Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US GA Atlanta
- Agency: Husch Blackwell, LLP
- Agent Bryan D. Stewart; YiKai Chen
- Main IPC: F03B11/02
- IPC: F03B11/02 ; F03B17/06

Abstract:
Systems and methods for hydro-electric power generation are disclosed. The system includes a frame or structure positioned in a waterway or channel, with one or more hydro-transition units secured to corners of the frame. The hydro-transition units include a body of reinforced fabric for redirecting water flow towards the inlet of the frame, effectively increasing the current of the water and allowing for turbines within the frame to generate power at an increased rate. Anchors and bracket systems may secure the hydro-transition units to both the waterway and the frame, thereby allowing the body of reinforced fabric to withstanding force from water-flow within the waterway. The system includes various failsafe mechanisms for disengaging or detaching the hydro-transition units from the frame and/or anchor for reacting to high water flow or volumes (e.g., flooding).
Public/Granted literature
- US20210095632A1 HYDRO TRANSITION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Public/Granted day:2021-04-01
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