Patents Assigned to Nova Oceanic Energy Systems
  • Patent number: 7525214
    Abstract: A wave energy conversion system or device is provided which includes a hull that serves as a float, moving up and down with incoming waves. The power take-off system contained within the hull comprises a longitudinal main rotary shaft upon which a series different diameter sets of dual same-diameter pinions interact with the main rotary shaft through their corresponding freewheels. This interaction only allows the main rotary shaft to rotate in only one direction. A fork-like rod system member that is either fixed directly to a base on the seabed or to a supporting underwater taut moored floating platform. This fork-like rod system member has an alternate rod in permanent contact with each pinion (two rods per each set of dual same-diameter pinions).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Oceanic Energy Systems
    Inventors: Alvaro Jose Atilano Medina, Rafael Uzcategui Trinkl