Patent ID: 6857266

Claim:
A point absorber wave energy conversion apparatus ( 1 ) for harnessing energy from wave motion on the surface of a body of liquid ( 2 ) and having dimensions small with respect to the wavelength of the predominant wave, the apparatus comprising: a) at least two devices ( 3 , 4 , 43 , 44 ), each device comprising a surface float ( 5 , 6 , 43 ) and at least one submerged body ( 9 , 10 , 44 ) below the surface of the body of liquid, b) linkages ( 12 ) between the at least two devices, wherein the at least two devices are adapted to move relative to one another in response to passing waves, and the relative movement between the at least two devices effects an energy transfer which may be harnessed by the linkages between the at least two devices.