Patent ID: 6616403
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: F03B,Y02E,Y10S

Abstract:
A floating device for obtaining electric power from moving water, said device comprising:a body, capable of floating, having a first end extending to a second end along a circumvolving surface defining therein an inner chamber and having an access means for accessing said inner chamber; at least one water engaging means attached to said surface; a drive means connector attached to said body; a first arm pivotally connected to a fixed anchor and rotatably connecting said first end to said fixed anchor; a second arm pivotally connected to a fixed anchor and rotatably connecting said second end to said fixed anchor; and a drive means connecting said drive means connector to an electric generator connector; whereby said device is placed within a body of moving water, said moving water impacts said water engaging means and causes said body and said drive means connector to rotate, said drive means connector engaging and moving said drive means, said drive means engaging an electrical generator connector, said electrical generator creating electricity.