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1.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10549832B2
公开(公告)日：2020-02-04
申请号：US16213941
申请日：2018-12-07
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
IPC: B63H19/02 , B63J3/02 , B63J99/00 , F03B13/10 , F03B13/16 , F03B13/18 , F03B13/20 , B63H1/32 , B63J3/00
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：US10150545B2
公开(公告)日：2018-12-11
申请号：US15482691
申请日：2017-04-07
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine , Joseph D. Rizzi , Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III , Robert Burcham , William A. Stutz
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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公开(公告)号：US10041466B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-07
申请号：US14841468
申请日：2015-08-31
Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Roger G. Hine , Derek L. Hine
Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a) a first component which is a float that travels on or near the water surface; b) a second component which is wave actuated and travels below the first component; and c) a means whereby the first component engages the second component and/or the second component engages the first component; wherein the engagement means provides lateral support of one component for the other, and thereby minimizes lateral movement of one against the other when the components are fitted together.
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4.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20170291671A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-12
申请号：US15635090
申请日：2017-06-27
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：US20160083064A1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-24
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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公开(公告)号：US09051037B2
公开(公告)日：2015-06-09
申请号：US13753377
申请日：2013-01-29
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.
Abstract translation: 波浪水车辆包括表面浮子，潜水游泳者和连接浮子和游泳者的系绳，使得游泳者由于波浪运动而上下移动。 游泳者包括一个或多个鳍，当游泳者上下移动时，它们与水相互作用，并产生推动车辆前进的力。 无需载人的车辆可以携带通信和控制设备，使其可以遵循发送给它的信号所指导的路线，并且可以记录或传输车辆上传感器的数据。
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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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9.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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