公开(公告)号：SG10201602039UA

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：SG10201602039U

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

公开(公告)号：CA2679565C

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：CA2679565

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  STUTZ WILLIAM ,  HINE GRAHAM

IPC: B63B22/00 ,  F03C7/00 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63H19/02

Abstract: A float (1 ) suitable for use as a buoy or as a component for a wave-powered vehicle. The float (1 ) includes an upper member (12) whose height can be changed and/or which remained substantially vertical even when the float is in wave-bearing water. A low drag cable (2) suitable for use as a tether in a wave-powered vehicle has a streamlined cross-section and includes a tensile member (21 ) near the front of the cross-section, at least one non-load-bearing member (22) behind the tensile member, and a polymeric jacket (23). Wave-powered vehicles having a float (1 ), a submerged swimmer (3) and a tether (2) connecting the float and the swimmer, include a means for determining whether the tether is twisted; or a means (91 ) for untwisting the tether; or a pressure-sensitive connection (71, 72, 73) which can disconnect the tether when the vehicle is dragged downwards by entanglement with a whale; or a 2-axis universal joint securing the tether to the float or to the swimmer; or elastic elements which absorb snap loads created by the tether; or two or more of these.

公开(公告)号：MY149458A

公开(公告)日：2013-08-30

申请号：MYPI20082712

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  ROBERT BURCHAM ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H19/02

Abstract: A WAVE-POWERED WATER VEHICLE INCLUDES A SURFACE FLOAT (11), A SUBMERGED SWIMMER (21), AND A TETHER (31) WHICH CONNECTS THE FLOAT AND THE SWIMMER, SO THAT THE SWIMMER MOVES UP AND DOWN AS A RESULT OF WAVE MOTION. THE SWIMMER INCLUDES ONE OR MORE FINS (213, 214) WHICH INTERACT WITH THE WATER AS THE SWIMMER MOVES UP AND DOWN, AND GENERATE FORCES WHICH PROPEL THE VEHICLE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE, WHICH NEED NOT BE MANNED, CAN CARRY COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT CAN FOLLOW A COURSE DIRECTED BY SIGNALS SENT TO IT, AND SO THAT IT CAN RECORD OR TRANSMIT DATA FROM SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE.

公开(公告)号：NZ570562A

公开(公告)日：2011-09-30

申请号：NZ57056207

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  BURCHAM ROBERT ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H19/02 ,  B63H1/36

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle and a method of controlling the operation of a component of the water vehicle is disclosed. The wave-powered water vehicle comprises: a float comprising a satellite-referenced position sensor; a swimmer comprising a horizontal sensor which senses direction in a horizontal plane, and a steering actuator; a tether connecting the float and the swimmer; and a computer system linked to the position sensor. The horizontal sensor and the steering actuator, contains, or is programmable to contain, instructions to control the steering actuator in response to signals received from the position sensor and the horizontal sensor, or in response to signals received from a sensor on the vehicle. The float, swimmer and tether are configured such that when the vehicle is in still water, the float is on or near the surface of the water, the swimmer is submerged below the float, and the tether is under tension. The swimmer comprises: a swimmer body having a longitudinal axis; and a fin system secured to the swimmer body which comprises a fin. When the vehicle is in wave-bearing water, it has a configuration which changes as a result of the wave motion, and interacts with the water to generate forces which tend to move the swimmer in a horizontal direction.

公开(公告)号：AR059212A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-19

申请号：ARP070100351

申请日：2007-01-26

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： RIZZI ENRICO ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  BURCHAM ROBERT ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A ,  HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

IPC: B63H1/30 ,  B63H1/00

Abstract: Un vehículo acuático de potencia de ola que incluye un flotador de superficie, un nadador sumergido y un amarre el cual conecta el flotador y el nadador, de manera que el nadador se mueva hacia arriba o hacia abajo por el resultado del movimiento de las olas. El nadador incluye una o más alelas las cuales interactuan con el agua a medida que el nadador se mueve hacia arriba y abajo y genera fuerzas que impulsan el vehiculo hacia delante. El vehículo, el cual no necesita ser habitado, puede transportar equipamiento de comunicacion y control tal que puede seguir un curso dirigido por senales enviadas a él, y tal que pueda registrar o transmitir datos desde sensores en el vehículo.

公开(公告)号：CA2637714A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：CA2637714

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  BURCHAM ROBERT ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H1/30

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：AU2017254802A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：AU2017254802

申请日：2017-10-30

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： BRENNAN JOHN M ,  OTTEN CASPER G ,  WALKER DAVID B ,  ONG TIMOTHY JAMES ,  MORONI DANIEL PETER

IPC: B60R16/03

Abstract: An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or muhiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A common power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power.

公开(公告)号：ES2635079T3

公开(公告)日：2017-10-02

申请号：ES12743552

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B63H19/04 ,  F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/20 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: Un dispositivo propulsado por olas, WPD, que comprende: un flotador (10); un componente (20) activado por olas; y un anclaje (30) que tiene un primer extremo que se conecta con el flotador y un segundo extremo que se conecta con el componente accionado por olas; en el que cuando el flotador se sitúa en o cerca de la superficie de aguas quietas, el flotador flota en o cerca de la superficie de las aguas quietas, el anclaje se extiende hacia abajo a partir del flotador y en tensión, y el componente accionado por olas se sumerge por debajo del flotador, y cuando el flotador se sitúa en o cerca de la superficie del agua que contiene olas, el flotador flota en o cerca de la superficie del agua que contiene olas, el anclaje se extiende hacia abajo a partir del flotador, y el componente accionado por olas se sumerge por debajo del flotador, e interactúa con el agua para generar fuerza que se transmiten al anclaje, en el que el WPD se caracteriza porque: el WPD comprende además un componente de cierre que incluye un cabestrante, y el cabestrante tiene una bobina (61) a la que se conecta el primer extremo del anclaje, el cabestrante tiene además: un primer estado en el que el anclaje se enrolla en la bobina para asegurar el flotador y el componente accionado por olas en conjunto como un montaje que puede moverse como una unidad, y un segundo estado en el que el anclaje se desenrolla de la bobina para permitir que el componente accionado por olas se aleje del flotador; y el cabestrante se monta para girar alrededor de un eje (66) inclinado.

公开(公告)号：HK1220427A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-05

申请号：HK16108579

申请日：2016-07-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： BRENNAN JOHN M ,  OTTEN CASPER G ,  WALKER DAVID B ,  ONG TIMOTHY JAMES ,  MORONI DANIEL PETER

IPC: B60R20060101

公开(公告)号：AU2012228956B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：AU2012228956

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: B63H25/04 ,  A01B79/00 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63H19/02 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: This invention provides a vessel system and methodology that can be used to promote growth of phytoplankton in the oceans. Unmanned self-controlled wave-powered vessels are equipped with storage units for dispensing a fertilizer, and with sensors to monitor ocean conditions and effects. Fleets of vessels move autonomously by on-board processing of GPS and directional information, piloting a path that is coordinated by a central processing unit. The vessels travel through a defined target area, creating a detailed survey of chemical and biological characteristics that affect grown. The data are processed in a computer model to identify precise locations and precise amounts of fertilizer that will produce the best results. Projected benefits of fertilizing plankton include sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere, and enhancing the marine food chain to improve the fish stock in and around the treated area.