Simultaneous ocean wave and current energy harvesting

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PATENT NO 12168968
APP PUB NO 20230032172A1
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17784187

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Various examples of simultaneous ocean wave and current energy harvesting are described, using a hybrid ocean energy converter and a mechanical transfer system therefor. In one example, a hybrid ocean energy converter includes a two-body point absorber comprising a first body and a second body. The two-body point absorber can be configured to transfer a linear relative motion between the first body and the second body to bi-directional rotation of a first input shaft. A turbine can be configured rotate a second input shaft. The converter further includes a hybrid power takeoff including a mechanical transfer system configured to mechanically couple the first input shaft, the second input shaft, an output shaft, and an output shaft.

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VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES INCVIRGINIA TECH HOLTZMAN ALUMNI CENTER 3RD FLOOR 901 PRICES FORK ROAD BLACKSBURG VA 24061

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Li, Xiaofan Blacksburg, US 29 42
Parker, Robert Salt Lake City, US 117 2649
Zuo, Lei Blacksburg, US 21 107

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