US3754147A
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Method and system for conversion of water and development of power
Assignee: AQUALECTRA OF ARIZONA US
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Filing: 1971-10-18
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Using the power from ocean waves, air is entrained by the Bernoulli principle and placed under compression. This compressed air is used to drive prime movers and to generate electricity. The generated electricity can be employed to desalt and separate sea water electrolytically into oxygen and hydrogen and the gases used to produce power and other useful products. The hydrogen which is highly fluid and of low weight can be transported inexpensively to a distance from the sea and then reconverted to water, combining it with atmospheric oxygen, producing substantial energy as well as water.
Inventors
- 👤 B Hancock
- 👤 D Johnson
- 👤 Z Merkley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:33
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04F; F04F99/00; F01; F01K; F01K25/00; F01K25/005; F02; F02C; F02C6/00; F02C6/14; F02C6/16; F03; F03B; F03B13/00; H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/06; H01M8/0606; H01M8/0656; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/20; Y02E10/30; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/16; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50; Y02E70/00; Y02E70/30; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/30; Y02W10/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A system according to claim 1 which includes means operable by said flow of air in the outlet conduit for driving a direct current electric generator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system according to claim 1 in which the electrical power generated is taken to a water decomposition station, and means at said station for producing hydrogen and oxygen from said water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
System according to claim 1 which includes means supplied with energy from said pressured air for separating minerals from water which contains them.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
System according to claim 1 which includes a direct current electric generator driven by said pressured air and located above the mean level of said water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
System according to claim 5 which includes a closed electrolytic bath for decomposing a liquid into its elements, and means for maintaining said bath under hydrostatic pressure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
System according to claim 6 which comprises an outlet conduit for at least one of said gases for carrying said one gas to a distance under the pressure of said bath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system according to claim 1 which includes means for producing hydrogen gas by electrolysis and under hydrostatic pressure from the power generated from the pressured air.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system accordiNg to claim 8 which includes a fuel cell powered by said hydrogen gas.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system according to claim 1 which includes means powered by the pressured air for freeing combustible gas from a liquid compound including sai combustible gas, and other power means located at a distance and connected to the source of said combustible gas for generating electric power.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |