公开(公告)号：US09802681B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14197091

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: Liquid Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63H19/02 ,  A01K61/80 ,  A01K61/90 ,  A01K61/00

CPC classification number: B63B35/00 ,  A01K61/00 ,  A01K61/80 ,  A01K61/90 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2209/18 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63G2008/007 ,  B63G2008/425 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H2021/171 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  B63J2003/002 ,  G01N33/1886 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  Y02A40/81 ,  Y02A40/845 ,  Y02P60/24 ,  Y02P60/64 ,  Y02T70/5245 ,  Y02T70/59

Abstract: This disclosure provides wave-powered vessels equipped for fish stock management. The vessels have observational sensors for monitoring fish, a positional sensor to determine the geographical location of the vessel, and a transmitter for sending data to a central control unit. The observational sensors may be deployed on a tow body pulled behind the vessel, or the tow body may relay information from sensors located on a separate unit on the bottom or at a defined depth. The control unit communicates with each of the monitor vessels to direct navigation and obtain data from the sensors. Substance distribution vessels in the fleet are equipped to distribute fish food in target area for the purpose of fish farming.

公开(公告)号：US20170295759A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US14197091

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: Liquid Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine

IPC: A01K61/00 ,  A01K61/90 ,  A01K61/80 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63B35/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63H25/04 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G01S19/49 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63J3/00

CPC classification number: B63B35/00 ,  A01K61/00 ,  A01K61/80 ,  A01K61/90 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2209/18 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63G2008/007 ,  B63G2008/425 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H2021/171 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  B63J2003/002 ,  G01N33/1886 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  Y02A40/81 ,  Y02A40/845 ,  Y02P60/24 ,  Y02P60/64 ,  Y02T70/5245 ,  Y02T70/59

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 CO2 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：US09524646B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14795646

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine

IPC: G08G3/00 ,  B63H19/04 ,  G05D3/12 ,  F03B13/10 ,  F03B13/16 ,  F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/20

CPC classification number: G08G3/00 ,  B63H19/04 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F03B13/10 ,  F03B13/16 ,  F03B13/1815 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F05B2220/708 ,  F05B2240/931 ,  G05D3/12 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y02T70/59

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 CO2 from the atmosphere, and enhancing the marine food chain to improve the fish stock in and around the treated area.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了可用于促进海洋中浮游植物生长的血管系统和方法。 无人控制的波浪式动力船配备有用于分配肥料的储存装置，以及用于监测海洋条件和影响的传感器。 船队通过车载GPS和定向信息进行自主移动，引导由中央处理单元协调的路径。 船只通过一个确定的目标区域，形成一个详细的化学和生物学特性调查，影响成长。 数据在计算机模型中处理，以确定将产生最佳结果的精确位置和精确量的肥料。 施肥浮游生物的预期效益包括从大气中隔离二氧化碳，加强海洋食物链，改善处理区及其周围的鱼类种群。

公开(公告)号：US20160272294A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14975330

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine ,  Derek L. Hine

IPC: B63H19/02 ,  F03B13/20

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。

公开(公告)号：US20160023725A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14775489

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS, INC.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine ,  Derek L. Hine

IPC: B63B35/50 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: B63B35/50 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/221 ,  Y02T70/59

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.

Abstract translation: 结合使用波动车辆和无人机（无人机或无人机）的设备和方法。 无人机可以从波浪式车辆发射，观察另一艘船，并将其观测结果报告给波动车辆，波浪式车辆可以将观测结果报告给偏远地区。 无人机可以登陆水面，然后可以由波浪式车辆回收。