US3808445A
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Wave operated power plant
Assignee: BAILEY W ENTERPRISES
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Filing: 1972-08-02
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1992-08-02
Abstract
Abstract Developing and changing kinetic energy (motion) into potential dynamic energy continuously and non-poisonously, is the subject of this disclosure, particular attention being given to establishing a continuous water power producing circuit between a water source near the ground level, and a hydro-electric power plant deep down in the ground. Water rising from the deep hydroelectric power plant is pushed much higher than ground level by compressed air from which high point it falls through another hydro-electric power plant to be be returned to its water source, and repeat its performance.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:18
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B13/00; F03B13/12; F03B13/14; F03B13/24; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A fueless power plant comprising a water source, a water turbine deep in the ground connected to said water source by a water intake pipe and receiving water through said pipe from said water source to provide hydro power, an electric generator rotatively attached to said water turbine positioned deep in the ground, a water outlet pipe for receiving water from said deep down turbine, a valve in said water outlet pipe, a water disposal pipe connected to said valved water outlet pipe, a water outlet uptake pipe connected to said deep down turbine for directing water upward from said deep down water turbine, a compressed air nozzle positioned in said water uptake pipe to push water higher in said uptake pipe, an air compressor connected to supply compressed air to said compressed air nozzle, an electric motor driving said air compressor, an extension of said water uptake pipe to a return pipe bend in said uptake pipe located above said compressed air nozzle, and above the water level of said water source, a second water turbine connected by a pipe to said return bend and to said water intake side of said second water turbine, an electric generator driven by said second water turbine, a water outake pipe for returning water from said second turbine to said water source, a fueless power plant producing electricity, and electric power lines interconnecting all of said electric generators and said electric motors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A fueless power plant comprising a water source, a water turbine deep in the ground connected to said water source by a water intake pipe and receiving water through said pipe from said water source to provide hydro power, an electric generator rotatively attached to said water turbine positioned deep in the ground, a water outlet pipe for receiving water from said deep down turbine, a valve in said water outlet pipe, a water disposal pipe connected to said valved water outlet pipe, a water outlet uptake pipe connected to said deep down turbine for directing water upward from said deep down water turbine, a compressed air nozzle positioned in said water uptake pipe to push water higher in said uptake pipe, an air compressor connected to supply compressed air to said compressed air nozzle, an electric motor driving said air compressor, an extension of said water uptake pipe to a return pipe bend in said uptake pipe located above said compressed air nozzle, and above the water level of said water source, a second water turbine connected by a pipe to said return bend and to said water intake side of said second water turbine, an electric generator driven by said second water turbine, a water outake pipe for returning water from said second turbine to said water source, a fueless power plant producing electricity, and electric power lines interconnecting all of said electric generators and said electric motors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-29 | 1977-10-29 | 1978-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-29 | 1982-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-29 | 1985-10-29 | 1986-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |