Patents by Inventor Hubert H. Harrison

Hubert H. Harrison 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).

  • System for generating energy from tidal activity
    Patent number: 4327297
    Abstract: A tide-driven generator comprising a prime mover connected between an inlet conduit which is suspended at a fixed depth near the surface of the ocean and a discharge conduit which is supported on or near the ocean floor. A plurality of outwardly directed ports in the discharge conduit wall enable the continuously flowing, outgoing undertow to entrain and induce flow in the discharge conduit so that there is flow in the system, even at outgoing tide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Inventor: Hubert H. Harrison