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公开(公告)号：US11027810B2
公开(公告)日：2021-06-08
申请号：US16436759
申请日：2019-06-10
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine , Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III , William A. Stutz , Graham Hine
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09789944B2
公开(公告)日：2017-10-17
申请号：US14172860
申请日：2014-02-04
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine , Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III , William A. Stutz , Graham Hine
CPC classification number: B63H19/02 , B63B21/66 , B63B2035/4466 , F03B13/14 , Y02E10/38 , Y02T70/59
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.
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3.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09688373B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-27
申请号：US14975330
申请日：2015-12-18
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
CPC classification number: B63H19/02 , B63B2754/00 , B63H1/32 , B63J3/02 , B63J99/00 , B63J2003/003 , B63J2099/008 , F03B13/10 , F03B13/16 , F03B13/1815 , F03B13/20 , F05B2240/931 , Y02E10/38 , Y02T70/59
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09623945B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-18
申请号：US14704494
申请日：2015-05-05
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine , Joseph D. Rizzi , Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III , Robert Burcham , William A. Stutz
CPC classification number: B63H19/02 , B63B2035/006 , B63H1/36 , B63H25/04 , B63H2025/028 , B63H2025/045 , Y02E10/38 , Y02T70/59
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.
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5.发明授权Watercraft and electricity generator system for harvesting electrical power from wave motion 有权用于从波浪运动中收集电力的船舶和发电机系统公开(公告)号：US09353725B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-31
申请号：US14303470
申请日：2014-06-12
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
CPC classification number: B63H19/02 , B63B2754/00 , B63H1/32 , B63J3/02 , B63J99/00 , B63J2003/003 , B63J2099/008 , F03B13/10 , F03B13/16 , F03B13/1815 , F03B13/20 , F05B2240/931 , Y02E10/38 , Y02T70/59
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.
Abstract translation: 本公开提供了可以自行行驶和导航的改进的航海技术。 描述了通过机械装置将波动转换成机车推力的混合容器，并且还将波动转换为电力以存储在电池中。 然后在波浪运动不足和部署过程中，可以轻敲电力以提供机车功率。 也可以利用电力来均匀地排除当波浪运动仅由波浪作用而产生的波动的推力。
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公开(公告)号：US11453466B2
公开(公告)日：2022-09-27
申请号：US16820512
申请日：2020-03-16
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
Abstract: Equipment and methods that combine the use of wave powered vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). A UAV can be launched from a wave-powered vehicle, observe another vessel, and report the results of its observation to the wave-powered vehicle, and the wave-powered vehicle can report the results of the observation to a remote location. The UAV can land on water and can then be recovered by the wave-powered vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US20210269135A1
公开(公告)日：2021-09-02
申请号：US17322542
申请日：2021-05-17
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine , Kurt A. F. Kiesow , William A. Stutz , Graham Hine
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20200283104A1
公开(公告)日：2020-09-10
申请号：US16820512
申请日：2020-03-16
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
Abstract: Equipment and methods that combine the use of wave powered vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). A UAV can be launched from a wave-powered vehicle, observe another vessel, and report the results of its observation to the wave-powered vehicle, and the wave-powered vehicle can report the results of the observation to a remote location. The UAV can land on water and can then be recovered by the wave-powered vehicle.
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9.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20200172218A1
公开(公告)日：2020-06-04
申请号：US16780375
申请日：2020-02-03
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20140335747A1
公开(公告)日：2014-11-13
申请号：US14172860
申请日：2014-02-04
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine , Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III , William A. Stutz , Graham Hine
CPC classification number: B63H19/02 , B63B21/66 , B63B2035/4466 , F03B13/14 , Y02E10/38 , Y02T70/59
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.
Abstract translation: 浮子（1）适合用作浮标或作为波浪动力车辆的组件。 浮子（1）包括上部构件（12），其高度可以改变和/或即使当浮子在波浪形水中时也保持基本垂直。 适合用作波浪动力车辆系绳的低阻力电缆（2）具有流线型横截面，并且包括在横截面前部附近的拉伸构件（21），至少一个非承载 在拉伸构件后面的构件（22）和聚合物护套（23）。 具有浮子（1），淹没的游泳者（3）和连接浮子和游泳者的系绳（2）的波浪式车辆包括用于确定系绳是否扭曲的装置; 或用于解捻系绳的装置（91）; 或压力敏感连接件（71,72,73），当通过与鲸鱼的缠结使车辆向下拖动时，该连接件能够断开系绳; 或将系绳固定到浮子或游泳者的2轴万向节; 或吸收由系绳产生的卡扣负载的弹性元件; 或这些中的两个或多个。
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