Patent Publication Number: US-10788011-B2

Title: Wave energy capture device and energy storage system utilizing a variable mass, variable radius concentric ring flywheel

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is filed under 35 U.S.C. § 120 as a continuation of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/176,094, filed on Oct. 31, 2018, which application is incorporated herein in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to wave energy capture devices, and more particularly, to wave energy capture devices that function in concert with a variable mass, variable radius concentric ring flywheel that permits simultaneous energy storage and energy conversion capabilities. 
     BACKGROUND 
     A cresting wave is an almost pure embodiment of captured kinetic and potential energy sourced by the sun. Mankind has long yearned to utilize this energy for purposes beyond the capricious exhilaration provided by a surfboard. As a consequence of this quest, numerous devices have been proposed to harness this energy, but virtually none have achieved much beyond a modicum of subsidized and propagandized commercial success. 
     The biggest challenge in energy capture resides in the unpredictability of the oscillatory nature of ocean waves, in amplitude, direction, and periodicity. Additional challenges reside in converting the massive monotony of wave energy into the hundreds of revolutions per minute required to produce useful mechanical or electrical energy. Finally, to achieve a seamless and constant supply of such converted energy, a storage mechanism is required for when the inevitable doldrums arrive. The summation of these challenges, therefore, is to provide for a device or devices that can capture the voluminous but slow kinetic energy of ponderous waves and convert them to high speed unidirectional continuous rotation of a shaft that can power a generator. 
     Thus, there is a long felt need for a wave energy capture device which is simple to manufacture and permits simultaneous energy storage and energy conversion capabilities. 
     SUMMARY 
     According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a wave energy capture device, comprising a wave chamber arranged to engage a body of water comprising a plurality of waves, including a floor having a front end and a rear end, a first opening arranged proximate the front end, a second opening arranged proximate the rear end, and a hose arranged on said floor and extending from the first opening to the second opening, the hose operatively arranged to fill with water from the body of water, and a cylinder arranged on the floor proximate the front end, the cylinder connected to the wave chamber via one or more springs, wherein, when one of the plurality of waves enters the first opening, the cylinder is displaced along the floor from the front end toward the rear end, and expresses the water in the hose in a first direction from the front end toward the rear end. 
     According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a wave energy capture device, comprising a wave chamber arranged to engage a body of water comprising a plurality of waves, including a floor having a front end and a rear end, the floor having a higher elevational value at the front end relative to the rear end, a first opening arranged proximate the front end, a second opening arranged proximate the rear end, and a hose arranged on said floor and extending from the first opening to the second opening, the hose operatively arranged to continuously fill with water from the body of water, and an object arranged on the floor proximate the front end, the object connected to the wave chamber via one or more springs, wherein, when one of the plurality of waves enters the first opening, the object is displaced from the front end toward the rear end, and expresses the water in the hose in a first direction from the front end toward the rear end. 
     According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a concentric ring flywheel arranged to interact with at least one stator for generating electrical current, the concentric ring flywheel comprising a shaft, a plurality of rings, the plurality of rings including at least a first ring, including a first radially inward facing surface arranged to connect with the shaft, and a first radially outward facing surface, a second ring arranged concentrically around the first ring, the second ring including a second radially inward facing surface, and a second radially outward facing surface, wherein a first space is arranged radially between the first radially outward facing surface and the second radially inward facing surface, and one or more first clutch connectors arranged in the first space to non-rotatably connect the second ring and the first ring. 
     According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided an assembly for generating energy from waves, comprising a concentric ring flywheel operatively arranged to interact with at least one stator for generating electrical current, the concentric ring flywheel comprising a first shaft including an input end and an output end, a plurality of rings, the plurality of rings including at least a first ring, including a first radially inward facing surface arranged to connect with the output end of the first shaft, and a first radially outward facing surface, a second ring arranged concentrically around the first ring, the second ring including a second radially inward facing surface and a second radially outward facing surface, wherein a first space is arranged radially between the first radially outward facing surface and the second radially inward facing surface, one or more first clutch connectors arranged in the first space to non-rotatably connect the second ring and the first ring, and a wave energy capture device operatively arranged to rotate the first shaft. 
     It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple shore based mechanism for wave energy capture. Shore based capture is preferred for ease of maintenance of the device and because captured energy must ultimately be transferred to land to be stored, dispersed, and utilized. It is also an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple and efficient mechanism to store energy captured from waves to allow a consistent and seamless supply of power to the existing power grid. 
     To achieve these ends, wave energy capture is performed using one of four different mechanisms, though the energy storage mechanism described herein is compatible with any wave energy harvesting device, or indeed, any device producing energy. 
     In some embodiments, the wave energy capture device utilizes a float pivotally attached to a lever arm. The lever arm, in turn, is unique insofar as it varies in stiffness at opposite ends, with the changeable characteristic of the shaft occurring roughly at a fulcrum positioned along the shaft. The distal end of the lever arm is flexible and pivotally bound to said float. By being flexible, variations in wave energy can be moderated by converting the mechanical energy into elastomeric potential energy stored in the shaft. Further adaption to the wave amplitude can be achieved by a moveable fulcrum which translates along the shaft in a forward or backward direction depending on the need to control energy transfer. The position of the shaft proximal to the mobile fulcrum is stiffer and it&#39;s up and down excursions are limited by an oscillation restrictor to prevent damage to the energy capture mechanism. The energy capture mechanism employs, in the simplest iteration, a free wheel mechanism or a spiral plunger mechanism to convert oscillatory motion to rotary motion. These mechanisms, for example, may be similar to those used in the pedal mechanism of a bicycle or, in the case of the spiral plunger mechanism, a toy pump top. However, it is understood that a variety of mechanical devices that convert oscillatory motion to rotator motion could be employed. 
     Once energy conversion to rotary form has been achieved, by whatever mechanism, the energy so produced is immediately stored in a concentric ring variable mass, variable radius flywheel such that the unpredictable wave energy can be continuously and controllably accessed. A flywheel is the preferred embodiment because they can achieve energy storage efficiently that exceeds 90% whereas battery storage is around 30-40%. Flywheels also cause less damage to the environments, function over a wider temperature range than a battery and require low maintenance. James Watt&#39;s steam engine flywheels continue to work after 200 years. The flywheel employed in this energy storage is unique and will be described in detail. 
     In some embodiments, the wave energy capture device involves a shore based wave chamber containing a heavy cylinder pivotally attached at each end to a spring or similar elastomeric device. The floor of the wave chamber is sinusoidal or curved such that when the cylinder is pushed away from the intake opening by a wave, the cylinder rolls away from its resting place and then down along a curved surface and then up the distal wall until all kinetic energy is expanded, whereupon the cylinder falls back and is pulled by the springs to its resting place until displaced by the next wave. 
     As the cylinder is displaced by the wave it compresses an elastomeric compartment or hose or series thereof positioned along the floor of the wave chamber. The elastomeric chambers or hoses are, in turn, connected to a non-elastomeric hose or pipe containing one way valves. As the compressing cylinder rolls along the sinusoidally shaped floor it compresses elastomeric hoses or compartments along the floor of the wave chamber. The water contained within the compressible hose or compartments is displaced out of the chamber and up a pipe or conduit toward an elevated container or cistern. One way valves within the conduit prevent return of expressed water into the chamber such that each sequential wave displacement forces water into the cistern thereby converting kinetic energy into potential energy. The water contained in the cistern is then released to either directly power a turbine to generate electrical energy or transferred to a flywheel for storage prior to conversion to electrical energy. 
     The amount of energy captured can be varied dependent upon the height and periodicity of the waves and controlled by a number of factors, for example, size and weight of the cylinders, caliber of the elastomeric hose and conduits or compressible compartments, distance between one way valves (volume of water contained therein), height of the cistern, and the mass and speed of the flywheel (if used). 
     Many of the components of the peristaltic wave pumps can be made of cement or plastics that resist corrosion and hence function longer in a marine environment. 
     In some embodiments, the wave energy capture device employs a linear actuator-type absorber, which functions as a sinusoidal pump. This iteration involves a series of mechanical pumps connected in series like beads on a string. The rising force of a wave or swell causes angular flexion between segments of the linear actuator, which is positioned perpendicular to the direction off the waves. 
     Flexion up or down tautens a cable connected to a piston valve contained within a segment. The cable pulls the piston linearly along a segment and displaces water contained therein into a flexible fabric hose strung in parallel along the linear actuator via a one-way valve. When the flexed segment returns to a neutral position, a spring or elastomeric member pulls the piston back into position and water refills the chamber through a separate one-way valve. The tautening cables are positioned via pulleys such that a flexion force triggered by the rise and fall of a wave will displace the piston pump no matter which direction the wave displaces adjacent segments. In this fashion, water can be pumped with either the rise or the fall of a wave. Displaced water, in turn, is pushed along the linear actuator via the fabric hose and into a cistern where it is stored as potential energy to be utilized later. 
     In some embodiments, the wave energy capture device employs a peristaltic pump application that is not surface-based. The wave energy capture device captures wave energy on the ocean floor so that it can be employed or deployed in areas with high surface recreational activity. This iteration employs a fan shaped wave capture device oriented in parallel to an incoming wave. As waves approach a shore, the base of the wave is actually in contact with the ocean floor and accounts for the “to and fro” motion observed in sea weed and kelp that grow up from the bottom. Any scuba diver will attest to the significant force of these invisible waves that manifest their surface extensions as varying undulations or white caps. The force not only moves giant kelp plants forward and then backward, but can also displace large objects in a similar fashion. 
     To capture this deep wave energy, a fan shaped actuator is attached to a stem which in turn is pivotally attached to a floor based anchor. Said anchor, in turn, contains a fabric hose which can be compresses in a peristaltic fashion when the wave capture device moves to and fro. The fabric hose contains one-way valves that allow displaced water to be pumped to a land based cistern, which in turn stores the water for later release to power a turbine. The sea floor-based peristaltic pumps can be placed in series along a single compressible hose or vessel, or in parallel such that multiple pumps can operate unseen beneath the waves at any one time. In this fashion, numerous peristaltic pumps can operate to fill one or more cisterns thereby exploiting the kinetic energy of waves and tides in a continuous fashion. 
     The present disclosure also includes a unique flywheel configuration that serves to store energy but also can be utilized to generate electrical energy by virtue of the fact that the energy is stored as rotational kinetic energy and that rotational kinetic energy is easily converted to electrical energy by placing copper coiling around magnetic rotors located in the perimeter of the flywheel, or one or more of its&#39; concentric ring subparts. 
     The present disclosure utilizes a concentric ring flywheel design with each ring planar to the next ring but rotating on separate mechanical or magnetic bearings such that each ring is capable of being spun or rotated at a different speed than the others. A shaft would drive the innermost ring like a conventional flywheel, and, by virtue of its&#39; smaller size, the inner ring would be easier to power up by virtue of its&#39; lesser mass and radius. 
     On the outer surface of each ring are contact points that are reversibly contacted with the inner circumference of the adjacent ring. These contact points are actuated like a centrifugal clutch in the purely mechanical iteration, or electronically via wireless communication, for example, Bluetooth® wireless communication, in the computerized electronic version. 
     In the mechanical version of the concentric ring flywheel, once the inner ring reaches a predetermined speed in revolutions per minute (RPM), the outer centrifugal clutch engages the adjacent outer ring and starts it spinning. Once the adjacent ring reaches a predetermined speed its outer centrifugal clutch engages the next ring such that progressively greater amounts of energy can be stored by transferring energy to adjacent rings. If the shaft RPM drops, the centrifugal clutch in its&#39; outer perimeter disengages so that the adjacent ring continues to spin unencumbered by the lapse in energy input. In energy rich times, progressively more energy is shifted to the outer more massive rings capable of greater energy storage. It is anticipated that electrical energy will be more consistently generated from outer rings of the concentric flywheel, which are more likely to retain a more constant degree of angular momentum, particularly in the mechanical centrifugal clutch version. 
     In the electronic version of the concentric ring flywheel, connection between concentric rings is controlled by a computer that calculates the optimal RPM to transfer energy between rings and activates the electronic clutch mechanism between rings via a wireless type of connection (i.e., wireless communication). In this fashion, both mass and radius can be varied almost instantaneously in an effort to keep one of the rings spinning at a constant rate to ensure that the oscillation energy in a wave can be converted to a consistent stable and accessible energy source. For example, middle rings could be kept at an optimal 1,800 RPM by transferring stored energy from an outer ring inward or from an inner ring outward. 
     In some embodiments, the concentric rings are arranged on magnetic bearings, in a vacuum, whereupon energy efficiency can exceed 95%. 
     The shaft connection with the innermost ring would employ a free wheel or other clutch mechanism with variable gearing that promotes the highest RPM to energy input achievable. In some embodiments, the gear selection would be computerized and electronically selected as well, in a manner similar to an automatic transmission in a vehicle. 
     In times of low wave energy input, the shaft may disconnect from the flywheel to limit frictional energy loss but in times of high wave energy input the energy would be progressively transferred to the larger, heavier output rings having greater angular momentum and hence greater energy storage. By locating rotors adjacent to the concentric rings, the concentric flywheel assembly can serve simultaneously for energy storage and for conversion of kinetic energy into electrical energy. 
     To achieve even greater energy density and control, each of the concentric rings, while planar on the top, will have a non-planar or parabolic undersurface. The space between the upper and lower surfaces in turn, would be hollow and contain fluid such as water in the simplest iteration, or mercury if high mass is deemed desirable. Additionally, the lower surface will have ridges or concentric compartments with centrifugally or electronically controlled gates to allow control of the fluid as centrifugal force pushes it outward and up the incline toward adjacent compartments. Greater angular velocity would concentrate fluid toward the outer edge of a concentric ring and lower angular velocity would allow gravity to draw the fluid back inward and restore mass concentration centrally. Ridges would control the transfer of fluid in the simplest iteration and concentric compartments would control fluid transfer via electronic or centrifugally controlled gates in the more complex version. 
     These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become readily apparent upon a review of the following detailed description of the disclosure, in view of the drawings and appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Various embodiments are disclosed, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings in which corresponding reference symbols indicate corresponding parts, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an elevational view of a wave energy capture device; 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a wave energy capture device; 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a wave energy capture device; 
         FIG. 4A  is a cross-sectional view of a wave energy capture device in a relaxed state; 
         FIG. 4B  is a cross-sectional view of the wave energy capture device shown in  FIG. 4A , in a flexed state; 
         FIG. 5A  is an elevational view of a wave energy capture device in a first position; 
         FIG. 5B  is an elevational view of the wave energy capture device shown in  FIG. 5A , in a second position; 
         FIG. 5C  is an elevational view of the wave energy capture device shown in  FIG. 5A , in a third position; 
         FIG. 6A  is an elevational view of a wave energy capture device; 
         FIG. 6B  is a partial cross-sectional view of the wave energy capture device shown in  FIG. 6A ; 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a flywheel; 
         FIG. 8  is an elevational view of a flywheel; 
         FIG. 9A  is a cross-sectional view of the flywheel taken generally along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 8 , in a first state; 
         FIG. 9B  is a cross-sectional view of the flywheel taken generally along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 8 , in a second state; 
         FIG. 9C  is a cross-sectional view of the flywheel taken generally along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 8 , in a third state; 
         FIG. 10A  is a cross-sectional view of the flywheel taken generally along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 8 , in a first state; 
         FIG. 10B  is a cross-sectional view of the flywheel taken generally along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 8 , in a second state; and, 
         FIG. 10C  is a cross-sectional view of the flywheel taken generally along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 8 , in a third state. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers on different drawing views identify identical, or functionally similar, structural elements. It is to be understood that the claims are not limited to the disclosed aspects. 
     Furthermore, it is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described and as such may, of course, vary. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims. 
     Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. It should be understood that any methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the example embodiments. The assembly of the present disclosure could be driven by hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, and/or springs. 
     It should be appreciated that the term “substantially” is synonymous with terms such as “nearly,” “very nearly,” “about,” “approximately,” “around,” “bordering on,” “close to,” “essentially,” “in the neighborhood of,” “in the vicinity of,” etc., and such terms may be used interchangeably as appearing in the specification and claims. It should be appreciated that the term “proximate” is synonymous with terms such as “nearby,” “close,” “adjacent,” “neighboring,” “immediate,” “adjoining,” etc., and such terms may be used interchangeably as appearing in the specification and claims. The term “approximately” is intended to mean values within ten percent of the specified value. 
     By “non-rotatably connected” elements, we mean that: the elements are connected so that whenever one of the elements rotate, all the elements rotate; and relative rotation between the elements is not possible. Radial and/or axial movement of non-rotatably connected elements with respect to each other is possible, but not required. By “rotatably connected” elements, we mean that the elements are rotatable with respect to each other. 
     Referring now to the figures,  FIG. 1  is an elevational view of wave energy capture device  10 . Wave energy capture device  10  generally comprises wave chamber  20 , cylinder  40 , hose  50 , cistern  70 , and flywheel  100 . 
     Chamber  20  comprises opening  22 , floor  24 , section  28 , and opening  30 . Floor  24  is curvilinear (e.g., sinusoidally shaped) and includes end  24 A and end  24 B. End  24 A is arranged in the front of wave chamber  20  proximate opening  22 , whereas end  24 B is arranged in the rear of wave chamber  20  proximate opening  30 . In some embodiments, floor  24  is linear. In some embodiments, floor  24  is linear and sloped downward from end  24 A to end  24 B. Section  28  is generally an overhang arranged above floor  24 . Chamber  20  is positioned at least partially in water  2  such that waves flow into and out of opening  22 . For example, chamber  20  may be arranged on a shore adjacent a body of water such that waves flow in and out thereof. Chamber  20  may further comprise wave gate  26  which is rotatably connected to chamber  20  proximate end  24 A to regulate the magnitude of the waves entering opening  22 . Wave gate  26  may be adjusted manually or be controlled remotely via wireless communication. For example, wave gate  26  may be connected to a motor having a wireless communication receiver. A wireless communication transmitter may be used to send a signal to the wireless communication receiver to activate the motor and position wave gate  26  accordingly. If the magnitude of the waves of water  2  are, for example, very large, wave gate  26  may be raised in order to reduce the wave magnitude entering opening  22 . If the magnitude of the waves of water  2  are, for example, moderate to small, wave gate  26  may be lowered to allow the full magnitude of the waves to enter opening  22 . In some embodiments, wave chamber  20  is connected to rail  32 . Rail  32  allows chamber  20  to be repositioned for tidal adjustments, via, for example, a sliding engagement therebetween. In low tide environments, wave chamber  20  may be adjusted in direction B relative to rail  32 . In high tide environments, wave chamber  20  may be adjusted in direction A relative to rail  32 . 
     Hose  50  is arranged along floor  24 . Hose  50  is at least partially elastomeric. By elastomeric, it is meant that hose  50  is compressible and will return to its original shape after being compressed. In some embodiments, hose  50  is completely elastomeric. In some embodiments, hose  50  is partially elastomeric and partially rigid, for example, portion  50 A may be rigid. Hose  50  comprises intake valve  52 . Water  2  enters hose  50  via intake valve  52  and fills hose  50 . Hose  50  further comprises one or more one-way valves. Intake valve  52  may be, for example, a one-way valve. In some embodiments, negative pressure within hose  50 , created by elastomeric hose  50  returning to its original shape after being compressed, causes water  2  to be sucked into intake valve  52 . In some embodiments, intake valve  52  and portion  50 A are completely submerged in water  2 , thereby allowing for portion  50 A to be constantly filled with water. Hose  50  extends from intake valve  52 , which is positioned at opening  22 , to opening  30  where it is connected to conduit  56 . In the embodiment shown, hose  50  comprises one one-way valve  54 . It should be appreciated that hose  50  may comprise any number of valves suitable for expressing water therein to conduit  56 , as will be discussed in greater detail below. In some embodiments, wave energy capture device  10  comprises a plurality of hoses arranged along floor  24 . 
     Cylinder or object or float  40  is positioned in wave chamber  20  and comprises radially outward facing surface  42 . Cylinder  40  is connected to chamber  20 , specifically overhang section  28 , via one or more springs. In the embodiment shown, spring  46 A connects cylinder  40  to section  28  via point  44 A, and spring  46 B (not shown) connects cylinder  40  to section  28  via point  44 B (not shown). In some embodiments, cylinder  40  is at least partially hollow and is arranged to roll and/or slide along floor  24  and on top of hose  50 . In some embodiments, cylinder  40  is not hollow. It should be appreciated that cylinder  40  may comprise any geometry suitable to compress hose  50  and express fluid therethrough. Waves containing kinetic energy enter wave chamber  20  through opening  22 , the magnitude of said waves being controlled by wave gate  26 . Wave energy pushes cylinder  40  off its mooring proximate end  24 A and down the ramped floor  24  thereby compressing hose  50 . Water filling hose  50 , which entered via intake valve  52 , is expressed along hose  50  generally in direction A. One-way valve  54  ensures that water in hose  50  travel in only one direction, toward opening  30  and conduit  56  (generally direction A). Once cylinder  40  has been forced to the rear of wave chamber  20  (i.e., proximate end  24 B) thereby expressing all of the water out of hose  50 , it is drawn back to its original position proximate end  24 A and opening  22  by springs  46 A and  46 B (not shown) so that the cycle can begin again. The movement of cylinder  40  in wave chamber  20  is shown by phantom lines in  FIG. 1 . In some embodiments, the compressible or elastomeric or peristaltic hose  50  is supplemented with or replaced by a positive displacement pump similar to the segments shown in  FIGS. 4A-B  below. In such an embodiment, object or cylinder  40  compresses a piston or portion of the pump to express water toward opening  30 , and when object or cylinder  40  returns to its original position, the piston or portion of the pump releases thus sucking more water into hose  50  (e.g., through intake valve  52 ). Essentially, the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1  acts as a positive displacement pump since compression of hose  50  expresses water toward opening  30  and expansion of hose  50  sucks more water therein. 
     Water is expressed from hose  50  into conduit  56 . Water travels through conduit  56  in a singular direction, due to one-way valves  58  and  60  arranged therein, and fills cistern  70 . It should be appreciated that, although  FIG. 1  shows only two one-way valves arranged in conduit  56 , conduit  56  may comprise any number of one-way valves suitable to displace water from hose  50  to cistern  70 , for example, one or more one-way valves. As shown, collected water  72  is held in cistern  70  until it is released through valve  74 . Once released, water  72  travels through conduit  76  through turbine  78 , thereby creating rotational movement of shaft  80 . Turbine  78  is generally a machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a moving flow of water or fluid, as is known in the art. Turbine  78  can, on its own, generate electrical power. In some embodiments, turbine  78  rotates shaft  80  which in turn activates flywheel  100  to produce and/or store energy (e.g., electrical power), as will be discussed in greater detail below. In some embodiments, turbine  78  is non-rotatably connected to shaft  80  so as to rotate flywheel  100 . It should be appreciated that as wave energy capture device  10  pumps water from wave chamber  20  to cistern  70 , the kinetic energy of waves is converted to potential energy. Subsequently, as water  72  is released through valve  74 , potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view of wave energy capture device  210 . Wave energy capture device  210  generally comprises float  220 , shaft  230 , and wheel  250 . 
     Float  220  is a structure that is buoyant in water or other fluid. Float  220  is arranged in water  202  and can be any suitable shape, such as, for example, partially spherical-, spherical-, cylindrical-, rectangular prism-, cube-, triangular prism-, or pyramidal-shaped. The purpose of float  220  is to displace in directions C and D due to the waves of water  202 . 
     Shaft  230  generally comprises end  232  and end  234 . End  232  is connected to float  220 . End  234  is connected to wheel  250 . Shaft  230  comprises flexible portion  230 A and stiff portion  230 B. In some embodiments, shaft  230  is completely stiff. In some embodiments, shaft  230  is completely flexible. Shaft  230  is arranged on fulcrum  240 . Fulcrum  240  engages shaft  230  at a point between end  232  and end  234 . Fulcrum  240  is the point on which shaft  230  rests or is supported and on which shaft  230  pivots. Wave energy capture device  210  may further comprise oscillation restrictor  242 . Oscillation restrictor  242  is arranged to limit the displacement of shaft  230 . For example, when the magnitude of the waves of water  202  is too great, float  220  may be displaced at a level that may jeopardize the structural integrity of the components of wave energy capture device  210 . Oscillation restrictor  242  is arranged to prevent such extreme displacement of float  220  and shaft  230 . 
     Wheel  250  is connected to shaft  230  at end  234 . End  234  is pivotably connected to wheel  250 , such that wheel  250  can rotate as shaft  230  oscillates in directions C and D. Wheel  250  is arranged to convert the oscillatory motion of float  220  and shaft  230  to rotational motion. As shown, end  234  is connected to wheel  250  such that as shaft  230  pivots about fulcrum  240 , wheel  250  rotates. In some embodiments, wheel  250  may comprise a freewheel or overrunning clutch (i.e., similar to those used in the pedal mechanism of a bicycle). In some embodiments, wheel  250  may comprise a ratchet device which allows wheel  250  to displace in a first circumferential direction but prevents wheel  250  from displacing in a second circumferential direction, opposite the first circumferential direction. In some embodiments, wheel  250  comprises a scotch tension wheel design. 
     Shaft  260  comprises end  262  and end  264 . End  262  is non-rotatably connected to wheel  250 . End  264  is connected to, for example, gearbox  270 . Wheel  250  rotates shaft  260 . Gearbox  270  transfers the rotational energy of shaft  260  to shaft  280 , which in turn, activates flywheel  100  to produce and/or store energy (e.g., electrical power), as will be discussed in greater detail below. It should be appreciated that shaft  260 , specifically end  264 , may be connected to any device suitable for producing energy (e.g., electrical power). 
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a wave energy capture device  310 . Wave energy capture device  310  generally comprises float  320 , shaft  330 , and shaft  380 . 
     Float  320  is a structure that is buoyant in water or other fluid. Float  320  is arranged in water  302  and can be any suitable shape, such as, for example, partially spherical-, spherical-, cylindrical-, rectangular prism-, cube-, triangular prism-, or pyramidal-shaped. The purpose of float  320  is to displace in directions C and D due to the waves of water  302 . 
     Shaft  330  generally comprises end  332  and end  334 . End  332  is connected to float  320 . End  334  is connected to shaft  380 . Shaft  330  comprises flexible portion  330 A and stiff portion  330 B. In some embodiments, shaft  330  is completely stiff. In some embodiments, shaft  330  is completely flexible. Shaft  330  is arranged on fulcrum  340 . Fulcrum  340  engages shaft  330  at a point between end  332  and end  334 . Fulcrum  340  is the point on which shaft  330  rests or is supported and on which shaft  330  pivots. Wave energy capture device  310  may further comprise oscillation restrictor  342 . Oscillation restrictor  342  is arranged to limit the displacement of shaft  330 . For example, when the magnitude of the waves of water  302  is too great, float  320  may be displaced at a level that may jeopardize the structural integrity of the components of wave energy capture device  310 . Oscillation restrictor  342  is arranged to prevent such extreme displacement of float  320  and shaft  330 . 
     Shaft  380  is connected to shaft  330  at end  334 . End  334  is pivotably connected to shaft  380 , such that as shaft  330  oscillates in directions C and D, shaft  380  maintains its linear displacement action in directions C and D. Shaft  380  comprises threading  382  thereon. As shaft  380  is displaced in directions C and D, threading  382  interacts with threading on radially inward facing surface  104  of ring  102  of flywheel  100  to rotate flywheel  100  (flywheel, including radially inward facing surface  104  and ring  102 , will be discussed in greater detail below). The interaction between external threading  382  of shaft  380  and the internal threading of flywheel  100  creates a spiral plunger mechanism which activates/rotates flywheel  100  to produce and/or store energy (e.g., electrical power). This spiral plunger mechanism may be, for example, similar to a toy pump top. It should be appreciated that any mechanical device suitable for converting oscillatory motion into rotary motion may be used. 
       FIG. 4A  is a cross-sectional view of wave energy capture device  410  in a relaxed state.  FIG. 4B  is a cross-sectional view of wave energy capture device  410  in a flexed state. Wave energy capture device  410  generally comprises pump segments  420 A-C and hose  460 . In the embodiment shown, wave energy capture device  410  comprises pump segments  420 A,  420 B, and  420 C. It should be appreciated, however, that wave energy capture device  410  may comprise any suitable number of pump segments, for example, a plurality of pump segments. In some embodiments, wave energy capture device  410  only comprises one pump segment that is connected to a fixed object to create the piston movement required, as will be discussed in greater detail below. Wave energy capture device  410  is arranged in water  402 , either to float atop thereon, to be partially submerged therein, or to be fully submerged therein. 
     Pump segment  420 A comprises lateral wall  421 A, end  422 A, and end  426 A. End  422 A is generally rounded, or partially circular or partially ellipsoidal, and comprises fulcrum  424 A. End  426 A is generally rounded, or partially circular or partially ellipsoidal, and comprises fulcrum  428 A. It should be appreciated that ends  422 A and  426 A may comprise any suitable geometry for pivoting against adjacent pump segments or objects, for example, triangular. Lateral wall  421 A is arranged between ends  422 A and  426 A. 
     Pump segment  420 A further comprises piston  430 A arranged therein. Piston  430 A is connected to end  422 A via spring  432 A. Piston  430 A forms chamber  423 A along with lateral wall  421 A and end  426 A. Chamber  423 A is sealed and fluid may not enter or exit chamber  423 A except through valves  450 A and  452 A, as will be discussed in greater detail below. Pump segment  420 A further comprises cord  440 A, cord  470 A, and pulley  446 A. Cord  440 A comprises end  442 A, which is connected to piston  430 A, and end  444 A, which is connected to end  422 B of adjacent pump segment  420 B. Cord  470 A comprises end  474 A, which is connected to piston  430 A, and end  474 A, which is connected to end  422 B of adjacent pump segment  420 B. Pulley  446 A is rotatably connected to end  426 A and engages cord  440 A and cord  470 A. In some embodiments, pulley  446 A is non-rotatably connected to end  426 A. As shown, cord  440 A wraps at least partially around pulley  446 A, and cord  470 A wraps at least partially around pulley  446 A. Pulley  446 A allows pump segment  420 A to pivot about fulcrum  428 A relative to fulcrum  424 B of pump segment  420 B. In some embodiments, pump segment  420 A is pivotably connected to pump segment  420 B at fulcrums  428 A and  424 B. 
     Pump segment  420 A further comprises valves  450 A and  452 A. Valve  450 A is an inlet valve and is arranged to allow water  402  to enter chamber  423 A when wave energy capture device  410  is in the relaxed state or returning to the relaxed state from the flexed state. Valve  452 A is an outlet valve and is arranged to allow water from inside chamber  423 A to enter hose  460 . In some embodiments, valves  450 A and  452 A are one-way valves. As pump segment  420 A pivots with respect to pump segment  420 B (i.e., as in the flexed state of  FIG. 4B ), depending on the rotational direction of the pivot, either cord  440 A or  470 A will taughten about pulley  446 A, thereby pulling piston  430 A toward end  426 A. As piston  430 A displaces toward end  426 A, water in chamber  423 A is forced out of valve  452 A and into hose  460 . As shown in  FIG. 4B , cord  440 A is tautened thus pulling piston  430 A toward end  426 A. As pump segment  420 A returns to a non-pivoted position (i.e., aligned as in the relaxed state of  FIG. 4A ), the tension of the taughtened cords, either cord  440 A or cord  470 A, releases and spring  432 A displaces piston  430 A back toward end  422 A. As piston  430 A is displaced toward end  422 A, water  402  is sucked into chamber  423 A through valve  450 A via the negative pressure created therein. As such, pump  420 A is arranged to, using the wave energy of water  402 , continuously pump water into hose  460 . 
     Pump segment  420 B comprises lateral wall  421 B, end  422 B, and end  426 B. End  422 B is generally rounded, or partially circular or partially ellipsoidal, and comprises fulcrum  424 B. End  426 B is generally rounded, or partially circular or partially ellipsoidal, and comprises fulcrum  428 B. It should be appreciated that ends  422 B and  426 B may comprise any suitable geometry for pivoting against adjacent pump segments or objects, for example, triangular. Lateral wall  421 B is arranged between ends  422 B and  426 B. 
     Pump segment  420 B further comprises piston  430 B arranged therein. Piston  430 B is connected to end  422 B via spring  432 B. Piston  430 B forms chamber  423 B along with lateral wall  421 B and end  426 B. Chamber  423 B is sealed and fluid may not enter or exit chamber  423 B except through valves  450 B and  452 B, as will be discussed in greater detail below. Pump segment  420 B further comprises cord  440 B, cord  470 B, and pulley  446 B. Cord  440 B comprises end  442 B, which is connected to piston  430 B, and end  444 B, which is connected to end  422 C of adjacent pump segment  420 C. Cord  470 B comprises end  474 B, which is connected to piston  430 B, and end  474 B, which is connected to end  422 C of adjacent pump segment  420 C. Pulley  446 B is rotatably connected to end  426 B and engages cord  440 B and cord  470 B. In some embodiments, pulley  446 B is non-rotatably connected to end  426 B. As shown, cord  440 B wraps at least partially around pulley  446 B, and cord  470 B wraps at least partially around pulley  446 B. Pulley  446 B allows pump segment  420 B to pivot about fulcrum  428 B relative to fulcrum  424 C of pump segment  420 C. In some embodiments, pump segment  420 B is pivotably connected to pump segment  420 C at fulcrums  428 B and  424 C. 
     Pump segment  420 B further comprises valves  450 B and  452 B. Valve  450 B is an inlet valve and is arranged to allow water  402  to enter chamber  423 B when wave energy capture device  410  is in the relaxed state or returning to the relaxed state from the flexed state. Valve  452 B is an outlet valve and is arranged to allow water from inside chamber  423 B to enter hose  460 . In some embodiments, valves  450 B and  452 B are one-way valves. As pump segment  420 B pivots with respect to pump segment  420 C (i.e., as in the flexed state of  FIG. 4B ), depending on the rotational direction of the pivot, either cord  440 B or  470 B will taughten about pulley  446 B, thereby pulling piston  430 B toward end  426 B. As piston  430 B displaces toward end  426 B, water in chamber  423 B is forced out of valve  452 B and into hose  460 . As shown in  FIG. 4B , cord  470 B is tautened thus pulling piston  430 B toward end  426 B. As pump segment  420 B returns to a non-pivoted position (i.e., aligned as in the relaxed state of  FIG. 4A ), the tension of the taughtened cords, either cord  440 B or cord  470 B, releases and spring  432 B displaces piston  430 B back toward end  422 B. As piston  430 B is displaced toward end  422 B, water  402  is sucked into chamber  423 B through valve  450 B via the negative pressure created therein. As such, pump  420 B is arranged to, using the wave energy of water  402 , continuously pump water into hose  460 . 
     Pump segment  420 C comprises lateral wall  421 C, end  422 C, and end  426 C. End  422 C is generally rounded, or partially circular or partially ellipsoidal, and comprises fulcrum  424 C. End  426 C is generally rounded, or partially circular or partially ellipsoidal, and comprises fulcrum  428 C. It should be appreciated that ends  422 C and  426 C may comprise any suitable geometry for pivoting against adjacent pump segments or objects, for example, triangular. Lateral wall  421 C is arranged between ends  422 C and  426 C. 
     Pump segment  420 C further comprises piston  430 C arranged therein. Piston  430 C is connected to end  422 C via spring  432 C. Piston  430 C forms chamber  423 C along with lateral wall  421 C and end  426 C. Chamber  423 C is sealed and fluid may not enter or exit chamber  423 C except through valves  450 C and  452 C, as will be discussed in greater detail below. Pump segment  420 C further comprises cord  440 C, cord  470 C, and pulley  446 C. Cord  440 C comprises end  442 C, which is connected to piston  430 C, and end  444 C, which is connected to the end of an adjacent pump segment, float, or fixed object (not shown). Cord  470 C comprises end  474 C, which is connected to piston  430 C, and end  474 C, which is connected to the end of an adjacent pump segment, float, or fixed object (not shown). Pulley  446 C is rotatably connected to end  426 C and engages cord  440 C and cord  470 C. In some embodiments, pulley  446 C is non-rotatably connected to end  426 C. As shown, cord  440 C wraps at least partially around pulley  446 C, and cord  470 C wraps at least partially around pulley  446 C. Pulley  446 C allows pump segment  420 C to pivot about fulcrum  428 C relative to the fulcrum of the adjacent pump segment, float, or fixed object (not shown). In some embodiments, pump segment  420 C is pivotably connected to the adjacent pump segment, float, or fixed object at fulcrum  428 C. 
     Pump segment  420 C further comprises valves  450 C and  452 C. Valve  450 C is an inlet valve and is arranged to allow water  402  to enter chamber  423 C when wave energy capture device  410  is in the relaxed state or returning to the relaxed state from the flexed state. Valve  452 C is an outlet valve and is arranged to allow water from inside chamber  423 C to enter hose  460 . In some embodiments, valves  450 C and  452 C are one-way valves. As pump segment  420 C pivots with respect to the adjacent pump segment, float, or fixed object (i.e., as in the flexed state of  FIG. 4B ), depending on the rotational direction of the pivot, either cord  440 C or  470 C will taughten about pulley  446 C, thereby pulling piston  430 C toward end  426 C. As piston  430 C displaces toward end  426 C, water in chamber  423 C is forced out of valve  452 C and into hose  460 . As shown in  FIG. 4B , cord  440 C is tautened thus pulling piston  430 C toward end  426 C. As pump segment  420 C returns to a non-pivoted position (i.e., aligned as in the relaxed state of  FIG. 4A ), the tension of the taughtened cords, either cord  440 C or cord  470 C, releases and spring  432 C displaces piston  430 C back toward end  422 C. As piston  430 C is displaced toward end  422 C, water  402  is sucked into chamber  423 C through valve  450 C via the negative pressure created therein. As such, pump  420 C is arranged to, using the wave energy of water  402 , continuously pump water into hose  460 . 
     Hose  460  is arranged adjacent to pump segments  420 A-C. Hose  460  is an elastomeric hose and is fluidly connected to pump segment  420 A at valve  452 A, pump segment  420 B at valve  452 B, and pump segment  420 C at valve  452 C. As previously discussed, pump segment  420 A pumps water into hose  460  via valve  452 A, pump segment  420 B pumps water into hose  460  via valve  452 B, and pump segment  420 C pumps water into hose  460  via valve  452 C. Hose  460  comprises one or more one-way valves arranged therein. As shown, hose  460  comprises one-way valves  462 ,  464 , and  466 . One-way valves  462 ,  464 , and  466  are arranged to displace water in hose  460  in generally one direction therealong (e.g., in direction E as shown in  FIG. 4B ). In some embodiments, hose  460  is at least partially rigid. 
     Water in hose  460  is expressed in direction E into, for example, conduit  56  as shown in  FIG. 1 . Water travels through conduit  56  in a singular direction, due to one-way valves  58  and  60  arranged therein, and fills cistern  70 . It should be appreciated that, although  FIG. 1  shows only two one-way valves arranged in conduit  56 , conduit  56  may comprise any number of one-way valves suitable to displace water from hose  460  to cistern  70 , for example, one or more one-way valves. As shown, collected water  72  is held in cistern  70  until it is released through valve  74 . Once released, water  72  travels through conduit  76  through turbine  78 , thereby creating rotational movement of shaft  80 . Turbine  78  is generally a machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a moving flow of water or fluid, as is known in the art. Turbine  78  can, on its own, generate electrical power. In some embodiments, turbine  78  rotates shaft  80  which in turn activates flywheel  100  to produce and/or store energy (e.g., electrical power), as will be discussed in greater detail below. It should be appreciated that as wave energy capture device  410  pumps water from pump segments  420 A-C to cistern  70 , the kinetic energy of waves is converted to potential energy. Subsequently, as water  72  is released through valve  74 , potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. 
       FIG. 5A  is an elevational view of wave energy capture device  510  in a first position.  FIG. 5B  is an elevational view of wave energy capture device  510  in a second position.  FIG. 5C  is an elevational view of wave energy capture device  510  in a third position. Wave energy capture device  510  generally comprises wave fan  520 , shaft  530 , and roller  540 . Wave energy capture device  510  is arranged to capture wave energy on the ocean (or other body of water) floor. 
     Wave fan  520  is arranged to catch wave energy. Shaft  530  comprises end  532 , which is connected to wave fan  520 , and end  534 , which is connected to roller  540 . Shaft  530  is connected to a rotary pivot point at pivot  536 . Pivot  536  may include a bearing. Shaft  530  is arranged to rotate about pivot  536  to displace water from hose  550 . Roller  540  is rotatably connected to end  534 . 
     Hose  550  is arranged along the ocean floor generally below wave energy capture device  510 . Hose  550  is an elastomeric hose comprising intake valve  556 . Hose  550  comprises one or more one-way valves arranged therein. As shown, hose  550  comprises one-way valves  552  and  554 . One-way valves  552  and  554  are arranged to displace water in hose  550  in direction H. In some embodiments, hose  550  is at least partially rigid. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5A , wave energy capture device  510  is positioned in a first position, or the primed position. A wave or current catches wave fan  520  and displaces wave fan  520 , shaft  530 , and roller  540  in circumferential direction F. In  FIG. 5B , wave energy capture device  510  is in the second position or engaged position. As shown, roller  540  is engaged with hose  550 . As shaft  530  is rotated in circumferential direction F, roller  540  compresses hose  550  expressing the water therein in direction H. The water in hose  550  is expressed in direction H through one-way valve  554 . As shown in  FIG. 5C , wave energy capture device  510  is in third position or the fired position. After roller  540  has expressed water from hose  550  through one-way valve  554  in direction H, the negative pressure created in elastomeric hose  550  causes water to be sucked in through intake valve  556  and one-way valve  552 , thereby re-priming hose  550 . 
     Water in hose  550  is expressed in direction H into, for example, conduit  56  as shown in  FIG. 1 . Water travels through conduit  56  in a singular direction, due to one-way valves  58  and  60  arranged therein, and fills cistern  70 . It should be appreciated that, although  FIG. 1  shows only two one-way valves arranged in conduit  56 , conduit  56  may comprise any number of one-way valves suitable to displace water from hose  550  to cistern  70 , for example, one or more one-way valves. As shown, collected water  72  is held in cistern  70  until it is released through valve  74 . Once released, water  72  travels through conduit  76  through turbine  78 , thereby creating rotational movement of shaft  80 . Turbine  78  is generally a machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a moving flow of water or fluid, as is known in the art. Turbine  78  can, on its own, generate electrical power. In some embodiments, turbine  78  rotates shaft  80  which in turn activates flywheel  100  to produce and/or store energy (e.g., electrical power), as will be discussed in greater detail below. It should be appreciated that as wave energy capture device  510  pumps water from hose  550  to cistern  70 , the kinetic energy of waves is converted to potential energy. Subsequently, as water  72  is released through valve  74 , potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. In some embodiments, one or more wave energy capture devices  510  may be arranged along one hose to pump water into cistern  70 . In some embodiments, a plurality of wave energy devices arranged along a plurality of hoses are used to pump water into cistern  70 . 
       FIG. 6A  is an elevational view of wave energy capture device  610 .  FIG. 6B  is a partial cross-sectional view of wave energy capture device  610 . Wave energy capture device  610  generally comprises wave fan  620 , shaft  630 , and peristaltic rotor  660 . Wave energy capture device  610  is arranged to capture wave energy on the ocean (or other body of water) floor. 
     Wave fan  620  is arranged to catch wave energy. Shaft  630  comprises end  632 , which is connected to wave fan  620 , and end  634 , which is connected to peristaltic rotor  660 . Shaft  630  is rotatably connected to pivot  636  at end  634 . Similarly, peristaltic rotor  660  is rotatably connected to pivot  636 . Both shaft  630  and peristaltic rotor  660  rotate about pivot  636 . Pivot  636  may include a bearing. Shaft  630  is arranged to rotate about pivot  636  and rotate peristaltic rotor  660  in, for example, circumferential direction F. As peristaltic rotor  660  rotates, protrusions  660 A-C engage hose  650  and displace water from hose  550 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 6B , wave energy capture device  610  comprises ratchet mechanism  640 . Ratchet mechanism  640  comprises ratchet  662 , catch  666 , and pawl  668 . Peristaltic rotor  660  is non-rotatably connected to ratchet  662 , which rotates about pivot  636 . Ratchet  662  is rotatably connected to pivot  636 . Ratchet  662  comprises a plurality of teeth  664  arranged thereon. Catch  666  is rotatably connected to shaft  630  proximate end  634 . Catch  666  is arranged to engage teeth  664  such that shaft  630  can rotate ratchet in circumferential direction F, but not in circumferential direction G. However, shaft  630  is capable of displacing in circumferential direction G relative to ratchet  662 . Pawl  668  is arranged to engage teeth  664  such that ratchet can rotate only in circumferential direction F. 
     Hose  650  is arranged along the ocean floor generally below wave energy capture device  610 . Hose  650  is an elastomeric hose comprising intake valve  656 . Hose  650  comprises one or more one-way valves arranged therein. As shown, hose  650  comprises one-way valves  652  and  654 . One-way valves  652  and  654  are arranged to displace water in hose  650  in direction H. In some embodiments, hose  650  is at least partially rigid. 
     As a wave or current catches wave fan  620  and displaces wave fan  620  and shaft  630  in circumferential direction F, shaft  630 , specifically catch  666 , engages ratchet  662  and rotates ratchet  662  and thus peristaltic rotor  660  in circumferential direction F. As such, protrusions  660 A-C rotate about pivot  636  to engage hose  650  and express the water therein in direction H. The water in hose  650  is expressed in direction H through one-way valve  654 . After peristaltic rotor  660  has expressed water from hose  650  through one-way valve  654  in direction H, the negative pressure created in elastomeric hose  650  causes water to be sucked in through intake valve  656  and one-way valve  652 , thereby re-priming hose  650 . After the wave or current has passed, wave fan  620  and shaft  630  return to an upright position. In some embodiments, in order to return to its starting upright position, shaft  630  may be connected to a spring that returns wave energy capture device  610  to its original starting position. In some embodiments, in order to return to its starting upright position, wave fan  620  may comprise a float that pulls it and shaft  630  upright after displacement. 
     Water in hose  650  is expressed in direction H into, for example, conduit  56  as shown in  FIG. 1 . Water travels through conduit  56  in a singular direction, due to one-way valves  58  and  60  arranged therein, and fills cistern  70 . It should be appreciated that, although  FIG. 1  shows only two one-way valves arranged in conduit  56 , conduit  56  may comprise any number of one-way valves suitable to displace water from hose  650  to cistern  70 , for example, one or more one-way valves. As shown, collected water  72  is held in cistern  70  until it is released through valve  74 . Once released, water  72  travels through conduit  76  through turbine  78 , thereby creating rotational movement of shaft  80 . Turbine  78  is generally a machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a moving flow of water or fluid, as is known in the art. Turbine  78  can, on its own, generate electrical power. In some embodiments, turbine  78  rotates shaft  80  which in turn activates flywheel  100  to produce and/or store energy (e.g., electrical power), as will be discussed in greater detail below. It should be appreciated that as wave energy capture device  610  pumps water from hose  650  to cistern  70 , the kinetic energy of waves is converted to potential energy. Subsequently, as water  72  is released through valve  74 , potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. In some embodiments, one or more wave energy capture devices  610  may be arranged along one hose to pump water into cistern  70 . In some embodiments, a plurality of wave energy devices arranged along a plurality of hoses are used to pump water into cistern  70 . 
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of flywheel  100 .  FIG. 8  is an elevational view of flywheel  100 . Flywheel  100  is a concentric ring flywheel that is connected to shaft  80 ,  280 ,  380 . Flywheel  100  generally comprises rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132 , all concentrically arranged about shaft  80 ,  280 ,  380 . It should be appreciated that flywheel  100  may have any suitable number of rings, and that this disclosure should not be limited to the use of just four rings as shown. Rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  may be arranged on magnetic bearings  160 . In some embodiments, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  have planar top surfaces and planar bottom surfaces, the planar top surfaces being parallel to the planar bottom surfaces. In some embodiments, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  have planar top surfaces and planar bottom surfaces, the planar bottom surfaces being non-parallel to the planar top surfaces (e.g., angled). In some embodiments, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  have planar top surfaces and curvilinear bottom surfaces, as will be discussed in greater detail below. Additionally, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  may be solid, hollow, or partially hollow. 
     Ring  102  comprises radially inward facing surface  104  and radially outward facing surface  106 . Radially inward facing surface  104  is non-rotatably connected to shaft  80 ,  280 . In some embodiments, and as described with respect to  FIG. 3 , radially inward facing surface  104  is threadably engaged with shaft  380 . For example, radially inward facing surface  104  comprises threading which engages threading  382  of shaft  380 . 
     Ring  112  comprises radially inward facing surface  114  and radially outward facing surface  116 . Ring  112  is arranged radially outward from ring  102  with space  110  arranged radially therebetween. Ring  112  is arranged to non-rotatably engage ring  102  such that rings  102  and  112  can be rotatably locked and unlocked. Specifically, radially inward facing surface  114  is arranged to engage radially outward facing surface  106 , for example, via one or more rollers, detents, connectors, ramps, etc. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  108 A-H are arranged between radially inward facing surface  114  and radially outward facing surface  106 . Clutch connectors  108 A-H, when activated, non-rotatably connect ring  112  with ring  102 . It should be appreciated that any suitable means for non-rotatably connecting ring  112  with ring  102  may be used. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  108 A-H are rollers and radially inward facing surface  114  comprises a plurality of ramps such that, when ring  102  reaches a preset rotational speed the rollers run up the ramps and non-rotatably connect ring  112  with ring  102 . In such a purely mechanical clutch connection method, once the rotational speed of ring  102  drops below the preset rotational speed, the rollers disengage and ring  112  disengages ring  102  and continues to rotate unencumbered by the lapse in energy input. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  108 A-H are connected to radially outward facing surface  106  and can be displaced radially outward to lock in with contact points arranged on radially inward facing surface  114  to non-rotatably connect ring  112  with ring  102 . This radial displacement may occur automatically once ring  102  reaches a certain rotational speed via either a mechanical mechanism or an electronic actuation mechanism guided by a computer and wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth® communication, infrared radiation, radio waves, etc.). In such an electronic version of clutch engagement between rings  112  and  102 , a computer may calculate the optimal rotational speed (e.g., RPM) to transfer energy between rings based on rotational speed of ring  102  (and shaft  80 ,  280 ) and the radius and mass of rings  102  and  112 . The computer may then activate the electronic clutch mechanism between rings  102  and  112 . Using a computer system, both the mass and radius of flywheel  100  can be controlled and varied almost instantaneously in order to maintain a constant rate of rotational speed to ensure that the wave energy captured can be converted to a consistent, stable, and accessible energy source. For example, flywheel  100  could be maintained at an optimal rotational speed of 1,800 RPM by transferring energy from an outer ring inward or from an inner ring outward. 
     Ring  122  comprises radially inward facing surface  124  and radially outward facing surface  126 . Ring  122  is arranged radially outward from ring  112  with space  120  arranged radially therebetween. Ring  122  is arranged to non-rotatably engage ring  112  such that rings  112  and  122  can be rotatably locked and unlocked. Specifically, radially inward facing surface  124  is arranged to engage radially outward facing surface  116 , for example, via one or more rollers, detents, connectors, ramps, etc. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  118 A-H are arranged between radially inward facing surface  124  and radially outward facing surface  116 . Clutch connectors  118 A-H, when activated, non-rotatably connect ring  122  with ring  112 . It should be appreciated that any suitable means for non-rotatably connecting ring  122  with ring  112  may be used. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  118 A-H are rollers and radially inward facing surface  124  comprises a plurality of ramps such that, when ring  112  reaches a preset rotational speed the rollers run up the ramps and non-rotatably connect ring  122  with ring  112 . In such a purely mechanical clutch connection method, once the rotational speed of ring  112  drops below the preset rotational speed, the rollers disengage and ring  122  disengages ring  112  and continues to rotate unencumbered by the lapse in energy input. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  118 A-H are connected to radially outward facing surface  116  and can be displaced radially outward to lock in with contact points arranged on radially inward facing surface  124  to non-rotatably connect ring  122  with ring  112 . This radial displacement may occur automatically once ring  112  reaches a certain rotational speed via either a mechanical mechanism or an electronic actuation mechanism guided by a computer and wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth® communication, infrared radiation, radio waves, etc.). In such an electronic version of clutch engagement between rings  122  and  112 , a computer may calculate the optimal rotational speed (e.g., RPM) to transfer energy between rings based on rotational speed of ring  112  (and ring  102  and shaft  80 ,  280 ) and the radius and mass of rings  112  and  122 . The computer may then activate the electronic clutch mechanism between rings  112  and  122 . Using a computer system, both the mass and radius of flywheel  100  can be controlled and varied almost instantaneously in order to maintain a constant rate of rotational speed to ensure that the wave energy captured can be converted to a consistent, stable, and accessible energy source. For example, flywheel  100  could be maintained at an optimal rotational speed of 1,800 RPM by transferring energy from an outer ring inward or from an inner ring outward. 
     Ring  132  comprises radially inward facing surface  134  and radially outward facing surface  136 . Ring  132  is arranged radially outward from ring  122  with space  130  arranged radially therebetween. Ring  132  is arranged to non-rotatably engage ring  122  such that rings  122  and  132  can be rotatably locked and unlocked. Specifically, radially inward facing surface  134  is arranged to engage radially outward facing surface  126 , for example, via one or more rollers, detents, connectors, ramps, etc. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  128 A-H are arranged between radially inward facing surface  134  and radially outward facing surface  126 . Clutch connectors  128 A-H, when activated, non-rotatably connect ring  132  with ring  122 . It should be appreciated that any suitable means for non-rotatably connecting ring  132  with ring  122  may be used. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  128 A-H are rollers and radially inward facing surface  134  comprises a plurality of ramps such that, when ring  122  reaches a preset rotational speed the rollers run up the ramps and non-rotatably connect ring  132  with ring  122 . In such a purely mechanical clutch connection method, once the rotational speed of ring  122  drops below the preset rotational speed, the rollers disengage and ring  132  disengages ring  122  and continues to rotate unencumbered by the lapse in energy input. In some embodiments, clutch connectors  128 A-H are connected to radially outward facing surface  126  and can be displaced radially outward to lock in with contact points arranged on radially inward facing surface  134  to non-rotatably connect ring  132  with ring  122 . This radial displacement may occur automatically once ring  122  reaches a certain rotational speed via either a mechanical mechanism or an electronic actuation mechanism guided by a computer and wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth® communication, infrared radiation, radio waves, etc.). In such an electronic version of clutch engagement between rings  132  and  122 , a computer may calculate the optimal rotational speed (e.g., RPM) to transfer energy between rings based on rotational speed of ring  122  (and ring  102 , ring  112 , and shaft  80 ,  280 ) and the radius and mass of rings  122  and  132 . The computer may then activate the electronic clutch mechanism between rings  122  and  132 . Using a computer system, both the mass and radius of flywheel  100  can be controlled and varied almost instantaneously in order to maintain a constant rate of rotational speed to ensure that the wave energy captured can be converted to a consistent, stable, and accessible energy source. For example, flywheel  100  could be maintained at an optimal rotational speed of 1,800 RPM by transferring energy from an outer ring inward or from an inner ring outward. 
     In some embodiments, flywheel  100  is arranged on magnetic bearings and arranged in a vacuum to increase efficiency. In some embodiments, shaft  80 ,  280  is connected to ring  102 , specifically radially inward facing surface  104 , via clutch connectors (e.g., a free wheel clutch). In times of low wave energy input, shaft  80 ,  280  may disconnect from flywheel  100  to limit frictional energy loss. In times of high wave energy input, energy can be progressively transferred to the larger, heavier outer rings having greater angular momentum and hence greater energy generation/storage. By arranging rotors adjacent to rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  (e.g., below the bottom surfaces of the rings), flywheel  100  can provide for energy storage as well as conversion of kinetic energy into electrical energy. As previously discussed, flywheel  100  stores kinetic energy (energy of mass in motion) by constantly spinning a compact rotor in a low-friction environment. The stored kinetic energy of flywheel  100  is proportional to the mass of its rotor, the square of its radius, and the square of its rotational speed (e.g., RPM). Flywheel  100  is capable of being adjusted by altering factors such as, increasing the rotational speed of the rotor (i.e., by engaging outer rings), which increases stored energy, and increasing the mass of the rotor (i.e., by engaging outer rings), which increases stored energy. Flywheel  100 , which acts as a rotor or armature, creates electromagnetic induction by spinning or rotating inside or adjacent to a stator of opposing magnetism. The stator is generally a stationary magnetic field with large copper windings. As is known in the art, is the rotation of the electromagnetic armature/rotor (i.e., flywheel) relative to the stationary magnetic field (i.e., the stator) which produces electrical current. The present disclosure harnesses wave energy to rotate flywheel  100 , the rotational velocity of which can be adjusted by engaging/disengaging the concentric rings, and generate electrical current. It should be appreciated that flywheel  100  can be used with wind energy capture devices in addition to wave energy capture devices. 
       FIG. 9A  is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of flywheel  100  taken generally along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 8 , in a first state. In the embodiment shown, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  comprise curvilinear bottom surfaces. Each of rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  are hollow and comprise one or more ridges therein. Additionally, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  may further include fluid  150  therein. In the first state, flywheel  100  is not rotating, but rather is at rest. 
     As shown, ring  102  comprises ridges  107 A and  107 B arranged on radially outward facing surface  106 . Radially outward facing surface  106  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  104 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  104 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  104  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  102  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  102 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  104 , due to gravity. 
     Ring  112  comprises ridges  117 A and  117 B arranged on radially outward facing surface  116 . Radially outward facing surface  116  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  114 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  114 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  114  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  112  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  112 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  114 , due to gravity. 
     Ring  122  comprises ridges  127 A and  127 B arranged on radially outward facing surface  126 . Radially outward facing surface  126  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  124 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  124 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  124  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  122  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  122 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  124 , due to gravity. 
     Ring  132  comprises ridges  137 A and  137 B arranged on radially outward facing surface  136 . Radially outward facing surface  136  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  134 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  134 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  134  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  132  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  132 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  134 , due to gravity. 
       FIG. 9B  is a cross-sectional view of flywheel  100  taken generally along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 8 , with rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  having curvilinear bottom surfaces, in a second state. In the second state, flywheel  100  is rotating, with all of clutch connectors  108 A-H,  118 A-H, and  128 A-H engaged to rotatably lock rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132 , at a less than maximum rotational speed. As shown, fluid  150  is displaced up and radially outward along the respective radially outward facing surfaces. In ring  102 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  106  to the level of ridge  107 A. In ring  112 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  116  to the bottom of ridge  117 B. In ring  122 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  126  to the top of ridge  127 B. In ring  132 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  136  up past ridge  137 B. Fluid in the outer rings will exhibit a greater displacement along the radially outward facing surface than that of the inner rings because, when rotationally locked, the outer rings rotate at a higher angular velocity than that of the inner rings. 
       FIG. 9C  is a cross-sectional view of flywheel  100  taken generally along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 8 , with rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  having curvilinear bottom surfaces, in a third state. In the third state, flywheel  100  is rotating, with all of clutch connectors  108 A-H,  118 A-H, and  128 A-H engaged to rotatably lock rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132 , at a maximum rotational speed. As shown, fluid  150  is further displaced up and radially outward along the respective radially outward facing surfaces. In ring  102 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  106  to the bottom of ridge  107 B. In ring  112 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  116  to the top of ridge  117 B. In ring  122 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  126  up past ridge  127 B. In ring  132 , fluid  150  is displaced along radially outward facing surface  136  up to the top surface of ring  132 . 
       FIG. 10A  is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of flywheel  100  taken generally along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 8 , in a first state. In the embodiment shown, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  comprise curvilinear bottom surfaces. Each of rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  are hollow and comprise one or more walls or gates therein. Additionally, rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  may further include fluid  150  therein. In the first state, flywheel  100  is not rotating, but rather is at rest. 
     As shown, ring  102  comprises walls  109 A and  109 B extending between the top surface and radially outward facing surface  106 . Radially outward facing surface  106  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  104 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  104 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  104  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  102  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  102 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  104 , due to gravity. Neither of walls  109 A or  109 B is open to allow fluid  150  to displace radially outward within ring  102 . 
     Ring  112  comprises walls  119 A and  119 B extending between the top surface and radially outward facing surface  116 . Radially outward facing surface  116  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  114 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  114 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  114  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  112  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  112 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  114 , due to gravity. Neither of walls  119 A or  119 B is open to allow fluid  150  to displace radially outward within ring  112 . 
     Ring  122  comprises walls  129 A and  129 B extending between the top surface and radially outward facing surface  126 . Radially outward facing surface  126  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  124 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  124 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  124  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  122  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  122 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  124 , due to gravity. Neither of walls  129 A or  129 B is open to allow fluid  150  to displace radially outward within ring  122 . 
     Ring  132  comprises walls  139 A and  139 B extending between the top surface and radially outward facing surface  136 . Radially outward facing surface  136  may be completely parabolic from radially inward facing surface  134 , completely linear from radially inward facing surface  134 , or comprise a parabolic section connected to radially inward facing surface  134  connected to a linear portion leading to the top surface. Ring  132  comprises fluid  150 , which may be, for example, water, mercury, or any other suitable fluid for controlling and/or increasing angular velocity with ring  132 . In the first state, as shown in  FIG. 9A , fluid  150  is drawn down and radially inward toward radially inward facing surface  134 , due to gravity. Neither of walls  139 A or  139 B is open to allow fluid  150  to displace radially outward within ring  132 . 
       FIG. 10B  is a cross-sectional view of flywheel  100  taken generally along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 8 , with rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  having curvilinear bottom surfaces, in a second state. In the second state, flywheel  100  is rotating, with all of clutch connectors  108 A-H,  118 A-H, and  128 A-H engaged to rotatably lock rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132 , at a less than maximum rotational speed. As shown, fluid  150  is displaced up and radially outward along the respective radially outward facing surfaces. In ring  102 , wall  109 A is open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  106 . Wall  109 A may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. In ring  112 , wall  119 A is open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  116 . Wall  109 A may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. In ring  122 , wall  129 A is open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  126 . Wall  129 A may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. In ring  132 , wall  139 A is open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  136 . Wall  139 A may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. Fluid in the outer rings will exhibit a greater displacement along the radially outward facing surface than that of the inner rings because, when rotationally locked, the outer rings rotate at a higher angular velocity than that of the inner rings. 
       FIG. 10C  is a cross-sectional view of flywheel  100  taken generally along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 8 , with rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132  having curvilinear bottom surfaces, in a third state. In the third state, flywheel  100  is rotating, with all of clutch connectors  108 A-H,  118 A-H, and  128 A-H engaged to rotatably lock rings  102 ,  112 ,  122 , and  132 , at a maximum rotational speed. As shown, fluid  150  is further displaced up and radially outward along the respective radially outward facing surfaces. In ring  102 , both of walls  109 A and  109 B are open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  106 . Like wall  109 A, wall  109 B may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. In ring  112 , both of walls  119 A and  119 B are open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  116 . Like wall  119 A, wall  119 B may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. In ring  122 , both of walls  129 A and  129 B are open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  126 . Like wall  129 A, wall  129 B may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. In ring  132 , both of walls  139 A and  139 B are open allowing fluid  150  to displace along radially outward facing surface  136 . Like wall  139 A, wall  139 B may open via the opening of a valve or window, either electronically or mechanically. 
     It should be appreciated that valves may be arranged in the walls of the respective rings. These valves may be electronically controlled. Specifically, the valves may be opened when wave energy is large enough to provide a high angular velocity to flywheel  100 . The valves may be operated mechanically, such that, when the pressure of fluid  150  against the valves reaches a predetermined threshold, the valves automatically open and allow fluid to flow into the next compartment within the ring. The addition of the walls within the individual rings of flywheel  100  provide even better control of angular velocity and the transfer of mass radially within flywheel  100 . 
     It will be appreciated that various aspects of the disclosure above and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims. 
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           2  Water 
           10  Wave energy capture device 
           20  Chamber 
           22  Opening 
           24  Floor 
           24 A End 
           24 B End 
           26  Wave gate 
           28  Section 
           30  Opening 
           32  Rail 
           40  Cylinder, object, float 
           42  Radially outward facing surface 
           44 A Point 
           44 B Point (not shown) 
           46 A Spring 
           46 B Spring (not shown) 
           50  Hose 
           50 A Portion 
           52  Intake valve 
           54  One-way valve 
           56  Conduit 
           58  One-way valve 
           60  One-way valve 
           62  One-way valve 
           70  Cistern 
           72  Water 
           74  Valve 
           76  Conduit 
           78  Turbine 
           80  Shaft 
           100  Flywheel 
           102  Ring 
           104  Radially inward facing surface 
           106  Radially outward facing surface 
           107 A Ridge 
           107 B Ridge 
           108 A Clutch connector 
           108 B Clutch connector 
           108 C Clutch connector 
           108 D Clutch connector 
           108 E Clutch connector 
           108 F Clutch connector 
           108 G Clutch connector 
           108 H Clutch connector 
           109 A Wall 
           109 B Wall 
           110  Space 
           112  Ring 
           114  Radially inward facing surface 
           116  Radially outward facing surface 
           117 A Ridge 
           117 B Ridge 
           118 A Clutch connector 
           118 B Clutch connector 
           118 C Clutch connector 
           118 D Clutch connector 
           118 E Clutch connector 
           118 F Clutch connector 
           118 G Clutch connector 
           118 H Clutch connector 
           119 A Wall 
           119 B Wall 
           120  Space 
           122  Ring 
           124  Radially inward facing surface 
           126  Radially outward facing surface 
           127 A Ridge 
           127 B Ridge 
           128 A Clutch connector 
           128 B Clutch connector 
           128 C Clutch connector 
           128 D Clutch connector 
           128 E Clutch connector 
           128 F Clutch connector 
           128 G Clutch connector 
           128 H Clutch connector 
           129 A Wall 
           129 B Wall 
           130  Space 
           132  Ring 
           134  Radially inward facing surface 
           136  Radially outward facing surface 
           137 A Ridge 
           137 B Ridge 
           139 A Wall 
           139 B Wall 
           150  Fluid 
           160  Magnetic bearings 
           202  Water 
           210  Wave energy capture device 
           220  Float 
           230  Shaft 
           230 A Portion 
           230 B Portion 
           232  End 
           234  End 
           240  Fulcrum 
           242  Oscillation restrictor 
           250  Wheel 
           260  Shaft 
           262  End 
           264  End 
           270  Gearbox 
           280  Shaft 
           302  Water 
           310  Wave energy capture device 
           320  Float 
           330  Shaft 
           330 A Portion 
           330 B Portion 
           332  End 
           334  End 
           340  Fulcrum 
           342  Oscillation restrictor 
           380  Shaft 
           382  Threading 
           402  Water 
           410  Wave energy capture device 
           420 A Pump segment 
           420 B Pump segment 
           420 C Pump segment 
           421 A Lateral wall 
           421 B Lateral wall 
           421 C Lateral wall 
           422 A End 
           422 B End 
           422 C End 
           423 A Chamber 
           423 B Chamber 
           423 C Chamber 
           424 A Fulcrum 
           424 B Fulcrum 
           424 C Fulcrum 
           426 A End 
           426 B End 
           426 C End 
           428 A Fulcrum 
           428 B Fulcrum 
           428 C Fulcrum 
           430 A Piston 
           430 B Piston 
           430 C Piston 
           432 A Spring 
           432 B Spring 
           432 C Spring 
           440 A Cord 
           440 B Cord 
           440 C Cord 
           442 A End 
           442 B End 
           442 C End 
           444 A End 
           444 B End 
           444 C End 
           446 A Pulley 
           446 B Pulley 
           446 C Pulley 
           450 A Valve 
           450 B Valve 
           450 C Valve 
           452 A Valve 
           452 B Valve 
           452 C Valve 
           460  Hose 
           462  One-way valve 
           464  One-way valve 
           466  One-way valve 
           470 A Cord 
           470 B Cord 
           470 C Cord 
           472 A End 
           472 B End 
           472 C End 
           474 A End 
           474 B End 
           474 C End 
           510  Wave energy capture device 
           520  Wave fan 
           530  Shaft 
           532  End 
           534  End 
           536  Pivot 
           540  Roller 
           550  Hose 
           552  One-way valve 
           554  One-way valve 
           556  Intake valve 
           610  Wave energy capture device 
           620  Wave fan 
           630  Shaft 
           632  End 
           634  End 
           636  Pivot 
           640  Ratchet mechanism 
           650  Hose 
           652  One-way valve 
           654  One-way valve 
           656  Intake valve 
           660  Peristaltic rotor 
           660 A Protrusion 
           660 B Protrusion 
           660 C Protrusion 
           662  Ratchet 
           664  Teeth 
           666  Catch 
           668  Pawl 
         A Direction 
         B Direction 
         C Direction 
         D Direction 
         E Direction 
         F Direction 
         G Direction 
         H Direction