Patents by Inventor Yrjö Tuokkola

Yrjö Tuokkola has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Arrangement in wave energy recovery system
    Patent number: 9631599
    Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement in a wave energy recovery system comprising at least a wing element hinged on its one edge to make a reciprocating motion in response to kinetic energy of waves or tidal currents, a wave energy recovery means having a space alterable by its volume with the help of a connection rod making a reciprocating movement caused by the wing element At least the sealings and/or through holes between the space and the connection rod are protected against seawater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: AW-Energy Oy
    Inventors: Yrjö Tuokkola, Arvo Järvinen
  • SUBMERSIBLE WAVE ENERGY CONVERSION UNIT
    Publication number: 20160040647
    Abstract: This invention relates to a submersible wave energy con- version unit comprising at least a stationary stand, a panel hinged at its lower edge onto the stationary stand to make a reciprocating motion in response to kinetic energy of waves or tidal currents, and a power-take-off machinery. According to the invention the power-take-off machinery is placed inside the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: AW-ENERGY OY
    Inventors: Arvo JÄRVINEN, Yrjö TUOKKOLA, Petri LIUKKONEN
  • ARRANGEMENT IN WAVE ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140230426
    Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement in a wave energy recovery system comprising at least a wing element hinged on its one edge to make a reciprocating motion in response to kinetic energy of waves or tidal currents, a wave energy recovery means having a space alterable by its volume with the help of a connection rod making a reciprocating movement caused by the wing element At least the sealings and/or through holes between the space and the connection rod are protected against seawater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: AW-ENERGY OY
    Inventors: Yrjö Tuokkola, Arvo Järvinen