Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for generating power, such as electrical power, using an increased volume of a working liquid in a tank when the working liquid is heated. The increased volume of the working liquid may increase a pressure in the tank such that a portion of the working liquid is forced through one or more fluid lines towards a hydraulic generator. The hydraulic generator may then generate electricity based at least in part on the portion of fluid transferred to the hydraulic lines.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for generating power, such as electrical power, using an increased volume of a substance when the substance freezes due to the system's ambient conditions. The increased volume of the substance may be absorbed by a flexible container and flexible container may transfer a hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic line in fluid communication with a hydraulic generator. The hydraulic generator may be configured to generate power using the transferred hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using fluid flow. The apparatus includes a columnar article extending perpendicularly from a base, one or more fixture points adjacent the base, one or more attachment cords extending from the fixture points to columnar article, and one or more power generators carried by the fixture points and attached to the cords. In the absence of fluid flow, the columnar article resides in a rest position, perpendicular to the base. In the presence of fluid flow, the columnar article flexes to a flexed position away from the rest position. When the columnar article flexes from the rest position to the flexed position in response to fluid flow, power is generated by the movement of the attachment cord for use by a power consuming, a power storing, or a power transmitting device.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using fluid flow which may include intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources but may also be deployed in near constant winds. The apparatus includes a three dimensional air resistor adapted for moving in response to fluid flow which is operably connected to a power generator carried by a base. A tether connects the three dimensional air resistor to the power generator. The motion may be transferred via the tether by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator. The motion may also be transferred to a permanent magnet alternator.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using fluid flow which may include intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources but may also be deployed in near constant winds. The apparatus includes airfoils that are pivotally to vertical supports. The supports are attached to power generating devices. As wind blows, the airfoils lift upward relative to the horizontal. The motion may be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator. The upward motion may also be transferred to a permanent magnet alternator.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources. The apparatus includes panels that are pivotally attached to a frame at a substantially vertical orientation and pivot towards an acute angle to the horizontal. As wind blows, the panels lift outward relative to the vertical. The motion may be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator. The panels may also include one or more photovoltaic cells which collect and convert sun light into electric power.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources. The apparatus includes panels that are pivotally attached to a frame at a substantially horizontal orientation or are at an acute angle to the horizontal. As wind blows, the panels lift upward relative to the horizontal. Alternatively, the panels may be vertical and attached to an inclined track where the panels move up the track as the wind blows. This motion is transferred to a permanent magnet alternator either via the rotation of a shaft at the pivot point or via a connector rod attached to a leading edge of the panel. The motion may also be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources. The apparatus includes panels that are pivotally attached to a frame at a substantially vertical orientation and pivot towards an acute angle to the horizontal. As wind blows, the panels lift outward relative to the vertical. The motion may be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator. The panels may also include one or more photovoltaic cells which collect and convert sun light into electric power.

Abstract: The invention is a power generator using intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources. The apparatus includes panels that are pivotally attached to a frame at a substantially horizontal orientation or are at an acute angle to the horizontal. As wind blows, the panels lift upward relative to the horizontal. Alternatively, the panels may be vertical and attached to an inclined track where the panels move up the track as the wind blows. This motion is transferred to a permanent magnet alternator either via the rotation of a shaft at the pivot point or via a connector rod attached to a leading edge of the panel. The motion may also be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for generating electrical energy from a body of water flowing in a downstream direction are disclosed. A lever arm including a flap member is coupled to a rotatable shaft. The lever arm is movable from a first vertical position where the flap member is located in the body of water and a second vertical position where the flap member is in located above the body of water. When the lever arm is lowered into the first vertical position, the body of water engaging the flap member pushes the lever arm from an upstream position to a downstream position. The rotation of the lever arm from the upstream position to the downstream position actuates the rotatable shaft, which can be coupled to a power generation device configured to generate electrical energy from motion of the rotatable shaft.

Abstract: A power generating system for utilizing intermittent winds includes a panel having first and second major sides each adapted for reciprocating the panel when intermittent winds are present. The panel is pivotally mounted on a frame supporting the panel such that upon intermittent winds contacting the first and second major sides of the panel the panel reciprocates between upstream and downstream positions with respect to the intermittent winds. The system includes a power generating apparatus carried by the frame and adapted to actuate when the panel reciprocates such that power is generated for use by a power consuming, power storing, or power transmitting device.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for generating electrical energy from a body of water flowing in a downstream direction are disclosed. A lever arm including a flap member is coupled to a rotatable shaft. The lever arm is movable from a first vertical position where the flap member is located in the body of water and a second vertical position where the flap member is in located above the body of water. When the lever arm is lowered into the first vertical position, the body of water engaging the flap member pushes the lever arm from an upstream position to a downstream position. The rotation of the lever arm from the upstream position to the downstream position actuates the rotatable shaft, which can be coupled to a power generation device configured to generate electrical energy from motion of the rotatable shaft.

Abstract: A power generating system for utilizing intermittent winds includes a panel having first and second major sides each adapted for reciprocating the panel when intermittent winds are present. The panel is pivotally mounted on a frame supporting the panel such that upon intermittent winds contacting the first and second major sides of the panel the panel reciprocates between upstream and downstream positions with respect to the intermittent winds. The system includes a power generating apparatus carried by the frame and adapted to actuate when the panel reciprocates such that power is generated for use by a power consuming, power storing, or power transmitting device.