Patent classifications
B63B22/04
AMPHIBIOUS UNMANNED PATROL VEHICLE CAPABLE OF REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION
The amphibious unmanned patrol vehicle includes a buoy, a waterproof cable and a submersible amphibious vehicle. An end of the waterproof cable is connected to a first controller of the buoy; and another end thereof is connected to a second controller of the submersible amphibious vehicle. A bottom end of the buoy is connected to a top end of the submersible amphibious vehicle which is configured to realize movement and operation of a whole system. The waterproof cable is configured to connect the submersible amphibious vehicle, and the buoy configured to ensure real-time communication between the submersible amphibious vehicle and an external environment during operation of the submersible amphibious vehicle. A height difference between an upper surface and a lower surface of the automatic reeling and unreeling cable device is equal to a thickness of the waterproof cable. The length of the waterproof cable is adjusted automatically in real time.
WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER AND BUOY
A buoy, preferably for a wave energy converter system, comprises a central portion; and one or a plurality of buoyancy blocks connected, directly or indirectly, to the central portion. By providing the central portion with a bell mouth opening and attachment means for a wire or rope, a buoy with improved characteristics is provided.
WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER AND BUOY
A buoy, preferably for a wave energy converter system, comprises a central portion; and one or a plurality of buoyancy blocks connected, directly or indirectly, to the central portion. By providing the central portion with a bell mouth opening and attachment means for a wire or rope, a buoy with improved characteristics is provided.
Lightscape display system
A display system for use in a pool or a small body of water. The display system including an anchor, a floating platform tethered to the anchor, and at least one display element. The floating platform is generally flat. The generally flat floating platform provides buoyancy. The display element protruding up from the floating platform.
Lightscape display system
A display system for use in a pool or a small body of water. The display system including an anchor, a floating platform tethered to the anchor, and at least one display element. The floating platform is generally flat. The generally flat floating platform provides buoyancy. The display element protruding up from the floating platform.
FREE FLOW ARTIFICIAL UPWELLING SYSTEM AND METHOD
An upweller array configured to be disposed in a body of water and that has one or more upweller systems. The one or more upweller systems include a buoy configured to float on the surface of the body of water, a tether coupled to the buoy and a hydrofoil rotor coupled to the tether. The hydrofoil rotor is configured to be disposed in the body of water based on a length of the tether.
FREE FLOW ARTIFICIAL UPWELLING SYSTEM AND METHOD
An upweller array configured to be disposed in a body of water and that has one or more upweller systems. The one or more upweller systems include a buoy configured to float on the surface of the body of water, a tether coupled to the buoy and a hydrofoil rotor coupled to the tether. The hydrofoil rotor is configured to be disposed in the body of water based on a length of the tether.
SOLAR POWER GENERATORS
A solar power generator has: a frame securable to an underwater ground surface; a shaft supported by the frame; a casing floatable on a body of water and movably mounted to the frame via the shaft, the casing rotatable relative to the frame about a first axis defined by the shaft; a photovoltaic cell array secured to the casing; and a motor operatively connected to the casing for rotating the casing about the first axis to orient the photovoltaic cell array towards a sun in function of an azimuth of the sun.
SOLAR POWER GENERATORS
A solar power generator has: a frame securable to an underwater ground surface; a shaft supported by the frame; a casing floatable on a body of water and movably mounted to the frame via the shaft, the casing rotatable relative to the frame about a first axis defined by the shaft; a photovoltaic cell array secured to the casing; and a motor operatively connected to the casing for rotating the casing about the first axis to orient the photovoltaic cell array towards a sun in function of an azimuth of the sun.
Apparatus and method to confirm anchor holding status
An anchor assembly for discerning if an anchor has securely engaged with the seabed, having a float with a length of line below no more than twice the distance from the water's surface to the seabed. The float includes a redirection element that allows the line to support a ballast weight via a descending portion of the line and an ascending portion that is secured to an anchor. The volume of the float and ballast weight are selected such that the float remains visibly buoyant when the anchor is stationary, yet becomes wholly or partially submerged when the anchor is in motion with respect to the seabed surface.