Wave and tide actuated energy pump

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-04-15
HILL RICHARD NEWTON JR
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0005] This invention is designed specifically with deep water applications in mind, using the length of the pumping cylinder and the depth of the sea or medium in which it used to accommodate changing wave and tide conditions. Rather than being hindered by the depth of the sea, this invent

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An additional volume of buoyancy is added sufficient to insure the buoy travels at the same speed of the wave in its' up and down motion but not sufficient enough to keep from positioning buoy within the desired angle of repose

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[0023] The buoy 1, shown in FIGS. 1,2,5 and 6-8 is sufficient in size to capture as much wave energy as is practical. The buoy 1, has a lifting eye or anchorage 2 in which a shackle 21 or clevis is secured. A chain or cable 4, is attached to shackle 21. An additional mooring eye 3 is provided for anchorage to tether the buoy 1 against strong prevailing currents such as the Gulf and Japanese Streams off the respective east and west coasts of the US.

[0024] A second shackle or clevis 16 is attached to eyebolt 17 shown in FIG. 3. The eyebolt 17 is imbedded in the weighted piston 8, FIGS. 3 and 4. The weighted piston 8, may have one or more sealing rings 9, FIGS. 1,2,3 and 4. The bottom ring 9 provides the primary seal while the upper ring 10 stabilizes the direction of travel as well as providing a second seal. An air vent 18 with check valve ball 19 and air vent chamber 34, FIG. 4 is provided in the weighted piston 8 to prevent air entrapment. The ball 19 falls to the bottom of vent ch...

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A pumping mechanism that utilizes wave and tidal energy to operate. The mechanism relies on the depth of the fluid or ocean and the length of the pump cylinder to accommodate shifting wave and tide patterns. Alternatively, the mechanism is imbedded or placed in an excavation in the fluid or ocean bed of sufficient depth and width to accommodate the piston cylinder, its' casing and the shifting wave and tide conditions. The invention relies on a buoy or float for the lift of a weighted piston and the weighted piston, when descending, provides the means of creating pressure on the water entrapped in the cylinder, thus causing a pumping action. The pump may be used individually or in concert with other pumps. The pump is intended to move large or small volumes of water at high or low pressures, singularly or in concert with other pumps.

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[0001] Provisional patent application serial No. 60 / 390,421, filed Jun. 24, 2002, by current applicant, Richard Newton Hill, Jr., entitled "WAVE AND TIDE ACTUATED PUMP." Applicant claims use of this prior filing date.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002] This wave and tide actuated pump will satisfy most of the world's energy requirements. By harnessing 1 / 2 of 1% of the renewable energy in the ocean waves, the entire world's energy needs can be met. This pump will replace oil, gas, coal and nuclear power as primary sources of energy. It is these sources of energy that are causing pending and future conflicts in the Middle East and the world.[0003] More importantly, by the year 2025 the world will run out of food and water sufficient to support the world's population. This pump again provides the answer.[0004] This pump is the best deterrent to war that we have.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0005] This invention is designed specifically with deep water applications in mind, using the length of the pum...

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IPC IPC(8): F04B17/00F04B35/00
CPCF04B35/004F04B17/00
Inventor HILL, RICHARD NEWTON JR.
Owner HILL RICHARD NEWTON JR
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