Patents by Inventor Marvin F. Woodilla

Marvin F. Woodilla 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).

  • Apparatus for wave power generation utilizing large mass dynamic energy absorption
    Patent number: 4248044
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tuneable spring/mass dynamic energy absorber with air pumps connected so that the floats become essentially stationary while energy is absorbed at a high rate. The system has a large mass ratio (water mass/float mass) and low float buoyancy rate which combine to preclude float resonances above and below the absorber frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Inventor: Marvin F. Woodilla