Patent ID: 7479708
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: F03B,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A wave surge power converter comprising: a plurality of openings each disposed on an incline at an elevation to receive wave surge water when a wave surges up the incline; a plurality of independent chambers each coupled to an associated ramp opening for capturing wave surge water received thereby and retaining the captured water in substantial hydraulic isolation from the other chambers; a conduit having an exit, said conduit being located substantially below said plurality of independent chambers and hydraulically interconnecting said plurality of independent chambers; within each of one or more chambers, a check valve disposed to permit water flow into the conduit from the chamber responsive to a hydraulic pressure difference across the check valve; and a generator for producing electrical power from a flow of water in the conduit arising from a hydraulic pressure difference between the conduit and the exit.