Douglas E Wolfe

US Patent:

7821150, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653224

Inventors:

Douglas E Wolfe - Vienna VA, US

International Classification:

F03B 13/00

US Classification:

290 53, 290 43, 290 42, 290 54

Abstract:

An ocean energy harvesting system utilizes horizontal structural members that rotate in response to wave motion. The structural members are designed to capture energy in a line array that replicates the shape of the waves as they pass through the ocean. A generator platform is placed in the ocean environment or on the shore, and the structural members rotate under the platform or around a pivot post placed in proximity to the platform. The rotation drives a generator shaft due to direct attachment to the structural member or from a cable attached to a structural member some distance from the platform. The structural members can be of substantial length depending on the prevailing wave conditions at the site and the desired amount of energy capture. The system adjusts to differing water levels due to tidal shifts.

US Patent:

57083053, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

Mar 29, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/624258

Inventors:

Douglas E. Wolfe - Vienna VA

International Classification:

F03B 1312

US Classification:

290 53

Abstract:

A multi-tiered support structure, with each of the tiers having a horizontally rotating pivoted arm having a float and paddle arrangement on one end and the opposite end is attached to an air compressor. As the waves hit the paddles the pivot arms will operate the compressors to store energy. This energy can then be used to produce electrical or other types of energy.