公开(公告)号：AU2016204872B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：AU2016204872

申请日：2016-07-12

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

IPC: F03B13/20 ,  B63H19/02 ,  F03B13/18

Abstract: I .igncmoscwNRPOnbtDCC.WIlI222(i%( I dccx.12]?216f Disclosed herein is a wave-powered device (WPD) comprising (1) a float: (2) a wave-actuated component formed with an aperture; (3) a closure component associated with one or both of the float and the wave-actuated component, the closure component having a first state in which it secures the float and the wave-actuated component together as an assembly that can be moved as a unit and a second state that permits the wave-actuated component to move away from the float; (4) a tether having a first end connected to the float and a second end connected to the wave-actuated component, such that when the closure component is in the second state and the float is placed on or near the surface of still water, the float floats on or near the surface of the still water, the tether extends downwards from the float and under tension, and the wave-actuated component is submerged below the float, and when the closure component is in the second state and the float is placed on or near the surface of wave-bearing water, the float floats on or near the surface of the wave-bearing water. the tether extends downwards from the float, and the wave-actuated component is submerged below the float, and interacts with the water to generate forces that are transmitted to the tether; and (5) a winch mounted on the float above the aperture in the wave-actuated component for raising and/or lowering a load through the aperture. WO 20121126009 PCT/US20121029696 --30 FIG. 1 (Prior Art) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)

公开(公告)号：AU2014232902B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：AU2014232902

申请日：2014-03-17

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 multiple 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：AU2016204721B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：AU2016204721

申请日：2016-07-07

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 C02 from the atmosphere, and enhancing the marine food chain to improve the fish stock in and around the treated area.

公开(公告)号：DK1973775T3

公开(公告)日：2014-08-11

申请号：DK07716687

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: B63H1/36 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63H25/04

公开(公告)号：SG193480A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-30

申请号：SG2013069521

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a) a first component which is a float that travels on or near the water surface; b) a second component which is wave actuated and travels below the first component; and c) a means whereby the first component engages the second component and/or the second component engages the first component; wherein the engagement means provides lateral support of one component for the other, and thereby minimizes lateral movement of one against the other when the components are fitted together.

公开(公告)号：AU2012228948A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：AU2012228948

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

IPC: F03B13/00

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a) a first component which is a float that travels on or near the water surface; b) a second component which is wave actuated and travels below the first component; and c) a means whereby the first component engages the second component and/or the second component engages the first component; wherein the engagement means provides lateral support of one component for the other, and thereby minimizes lateral movement of one against the other when the components are fitted together.

公开(公告)号：AU2012275286A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：AU2012275286

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: B63H19/02 ,  F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/20

Abstract: This disclosure provides improved nautical craft that can travel and navigate on their own. A hybrid vessel is described that converts wave motion to locomotive thrust by mechanical means, and also converts wave motion to electrical power for storage in a battery. The electrical power can then be tapped to provide locomotive power during periods where wave motion is inadequate and during deployment. The electrical power can also be tapped to even out the undulating thrust that is created when locomotion of the vessel is powered by wave motion alone.

公开(公告)号：AU2007208471B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：AU2007208471

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

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

IPC: B63H19/02

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：IL215129D0

公开(公告)日：2011-10-31

申请号：IL21512911

申请日：2011-09-13

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

IPC: B63H20060101

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：EG25058A

公开(公告)日：2011-07-20

申请号：EG2008071216

申请日：2008-07-20

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

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

IPC: B63H1/30

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.