US4108579A
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Wave motor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A basin for containing water is provided and a heavy buoyant body is guidingly received in the basin for back and forth reciprocal movement therein and also raising and lowering within the basin in response to changes in the elevation of the water level therein. One end of the basin opens toward and in opposition to a source of wave movement and the body is drivingly connected to a rotary output shaft to be driven in response to back and forth reciprocal movement of the body. The output shaft includes eccentric crankpin portions and connecting rods operably connect the reciprocal body to the crankpin portions of the output shaft. The basin opens toward the source of wave movement through a straight channel having a wave modulating gate operatively associated therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Antero Martinez
- 👤 Estrella Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:11
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B13/00; F03B13/12; F03B13/14; F03B13/141; F03B13/144; F03B13/145; F03B17/00; F03B17/02; F03B17/025; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/20; Y02E10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In combination, a basin, one side of said basin opening toward and in opposition to a source of waves moving theretoward, a buoyant body mounted within the basin for guided reciprocal movement therein toward and away from said one side and for vertical shifting in said basin during said reciprocal movement, a rotary shaft member journaled for rotation about a fixed axis, and drive means operatively connecting said body to said shaft member for driving the latter in response to reciprocation of said body in said basin, said body including at least one upstanding guide on the side thereof remote from said one side of said basin, said drive means including an elongated horizontal drive member, one end of said drive member including follower means captively engaged with said guide for relative vertical shifting between said guide and follower means, stationary horizontal guide means, the other end of said drive member being guidingly engaged with said guide means for horizontal shifting relative thereto, and pitman means drivingly connecting said drive member to said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In combination, a basin, one side of said basin opening toward and in opposition to a source of waves moving theretoward, a buoyant body mounted within the basin for guided reciprocal movement therein toward and away from said one side and for vertical shifting in said basin during said reciprocal movement, a rotary shaft member journaled for rotation about a fixed axis, and drive means operatively connecting said body to said shaft member for driving the latter in response to reciprocation of said body in said basin, said body including at least one upstanding guide on the side thereof remote from said one side of said basin, said drive means including an elongated horizontal drive member, one end of said drive member including follower means captively engaged with said guide for relative vertical shifting between said guide and follower means, stationary horizontal guide means, the other end of said drive member being guidingly engaged with said guide means for horizontal shifting relative thereto, and pitman means drivingly connecting said drive member to said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination, a basin, one side of said basin opening toward and in opposition to a source of waves moving theretoward, a buoyant body mounted within the basin for guided reciprocal movement therein toward and away from said on side and for independent vertical shifting in said basin during said reciprocal movement, a rotary shaft member journaled for rotation about a fixed axis, and drive means operatively connecting said body to said shaft member for driving the latter in response to reciprocation of said body in said basin, said body including means for varying the weight thereof and thus the level at which said body floats in said basin, means defining an entrance channel extending between said source and said basin and opening into the latter in a direction paralleling the path of guided reciprocation of said body and said basin, wave modulating gate means operatively associated with said channel operative to limit the height of the crests of waves passing through said channel and into said basin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination, a basin, one side of said basin opening toward and in opposition to a source of waves moving theretoward, a buoyant body mounted within the basin for guided reciprocal movement therein toward and away from said on side and for independent vertical shifting in said basin during said reciprocal movement, a rotary shaft member journaled for rotation about a fixed axis, and drive means operatively connecting said body to said shaft member for driving the latter in response to reciprocation of said body in said basin, said body including means for varying the weight thereof and thus the level at which said body floats in said basin, means defining an entrance channel extending between said source and said basin and opening into the latter in a direction paralleling the path of guided reciprocation of said body and said basin, wave modulating gate means operatively associated with said channel operative to limit the height of the crests of waves passing through said channel and into said basin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 including defining an entrance channel extending between said source and said basin and opening into the latter in a direction paralleling the path of guided reciprocation of said body in said basin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 3 including wave modulating gate means operatively associated with said channel operative to limit the height of the crests of the waves passing through said channel and into said basin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said body includes means for varying the weight thereof and thus the level at which said body floats in said basin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said body includes means for varying the weight thereof and thus the level at which said body floats in said basin, said means for varying the weight of said body including a water tank supported from said body for receiving varying amounts of water therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 6 including a water pump, a second water tank, means drivingly connecting said body to said pump for driving the latter in response to reciprocation of said body, and means operative to variably convey water from said tank to the first mentioned tank.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said second tank is elevated above the first mentioned tank, said means operative to variably convey water from said second tank to said first tank includes a valve controlled gravity feed water line.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said body includes an outwardly projecting prow facing toward and aligned with said channel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said body includes means for varying the weight thereof and thus the level at which said body floats in said basin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 10 including means defining an entrance channel extending between said source and said basin and opening into the latter in a direction paralleling the path of guided reciprocation of said body in said basin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 11 including wave modulating gate means operatively associated with said channel operative to limit the height of the crests of the waves passing through said channel and into said basin.
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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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |