Patent ID: 7930885
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: E02B,F03B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A water wave-based energy transfer system, comprising: at least one anchor adapted for stationary lodgment on an underwater support surface; at least one buoyant float; a primary cable securing the at least one buoyant float to the at least one anchor; at least one secondary cable secured to the at least one buoyant float; means for applying tension to the at least one secondary cable, the means for applying tension being adapted for coupling to an energy conversion mechanism; and further comprising first and second rigid rods, each of the rods having opposed first and second ends, the first ends being pivotally secured to the at least one anchor, said primary cable being secured to, and extending between, said at least one buoyant float and the second end of the first rigid rod, wherein oscillatory motion of the at least one buoyant float resulting from waves in the water generates oscillatory motion in the at least one secondary cable, the oscillatory motion in the second cable being coupled through the tension applying means to the energy conversion mechanism for conversion for useful work.