IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0894408
(2007-08-21)
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등록번호 |
US-7722290
(2010-06-14)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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A transportable module for use in generating waves in a body of water, having a tubular chamber with a predetermined length and width equal to or less than the maximum length permitted for transportation on a predetermined type of road. The chamber includes a rear valve located at the rear end to pe
A transportable module for use in generating waves in a body of water, having a tubular chamber with a predetermined length and width equal to or less than the maximum length permitted for transportation on a predetermined type of road. The chamber includes a rear valve located at the rear end to permit flow into the chamber and substantially block flow out of the chamber and a gas port proximate to the rear end for the admission of compressed gas into the chamber. The module includes an anchoring system, such as an integrated ballast tank, a connecting system mounted on the outer surface of the module by which the module may be detachably connected in parallel with other such modules in a side to side manner to form a barge or scalable wave generator. Individually, the modules are is capable of being transported by road to a desired body of water for use.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A transportable module for use in generating waves in a body of water, the module capable of being delivered to a desired location by a road vehicle, said module comprising; a subunit comprising at least one rigid tubular chamber and at least one rigid ballast tank, wherein:
What is claimed is: 1. A transportable module for use in generating waves in a body of water, the module capable of being delivered to a desired location by a road vehicle, said module comprising; a subunit comprising at least one rigid tubular chamber and at least one rigid ballast tank, wherein: the at least one tubular chamber has a predetermined length, a rear check valve located at the rear end to permit flow into the chamber and substantially block flow out of the chamber, and a gas port proximate to the rear end for the admission of compressed gas into the chamber, the at least one ballast tank is mounted superposed above the tubular chamber and has dimensions similar to the tubular chamber and a volume substantially equal to or greater than the volume of the tubular chamber, and at least one ballast water port for the admission and removal of ballast water; the chamber and ballast tank are integrated together to form an outer surface having a bottom, two sides, and a top; a connecting system mounted on the outer surface of the subunit by which the module may be detachably connected in parallel to other such modules in a side to side manner; a transport mount on the outer surface of the subunit capable of detachably mating to a wheeled transport unit to support a trailing end of the module when transported by the road vehicle; a coupling member affixed to the outer surface of the subunit positioned on the subunit end opposite the trailing end and capable of detachably coupling to a tow point on the road vehicle, by which the module may be towed when the transport mount is coupled to a wheeled unit; wherein the module is capable of being transported to a body of water by the road vehicle, detached from the road vehicle and wheeled transport unit, transferred to a body of water, situated within a body of water at a desired location in a substantially horizontal orientation with the front and rear ends of the chamber in fluid communication with the body of water, oriented to discharge in a desired direction, the ballast tank may be filled by the admission of water in order to restrain the module in a desired location, and an admission of compressed gas into the rear end of the chamber expels water out of the front end of the chamber generating a wave in the body of water. 2. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the tubular chamber is configured such that the rear check valve is positioned substantially in the lower half of the rear end of the tubular chamber and the gas port is positioned above the rear check valve. 3. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the tubular chamber is configured such that the rear check valve is positioned substantially in the upper half of the rear end of the tubular chamber and the gas port is positioned below the rear check valve. 4. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the tubular chamber further comprises a front valve located at the front end to permit flow out of the chamber upon discharge and to control flow into the chamber. 5. The transportable module of claim 4, wherein the front valve is a check valve. 6. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the tubular chamber has a predetermined length equal to or less than the maximum length permitted for transportation by the road vehicle on a predetermined type of road. 7. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the tubular chamber has a predetermined length equal to or less than about fifty-three feet. 8. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the tubular chamber has a width of about twelve feet or less. 9. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the coupling member is a kingpin adapted for mating with a third wheel. 10. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the connecting system includes at least one projecting tab mounted on the side of the module and defining a first connecting hole capable of overlapping a tab projecting from the opposing side of an adjacent module defining a second hole, and a connecting fastener adapted to pass through the first and second holes within the tabs so as to connect adjacent modules in a side to side manner. 11. The transportable module of claim 1, wherein the connecting system may be detachably connected to a corresponding connecting system mounted on a watercraft. 12. A module for use in generating waves in a body of water, the module comprising; a subunit comprising at least one rigid tubular chamber and at least one rigid ballast tank, wherein: the at least one tubular chamber has a rear valve located at the rear end to permit flow into the chamber and substantially block flow out of the chamber, a front valve located at the front end to permit flow out of the chamber and to control flow into the chamber, a predetermined length and width, and a gas port proximate to the rear end for the admission of compressed gas into the chamber, the at least one ballast tank is mounted superposed above the tubular chamber and has dimensions similar to the tubular chamber and a volume substantially equal to or greater than the volume of the tubular chamber, and at least one ballast water port for the admission and removal of ballast water; and the chamber and ballast tank are integrated together to form an outer surface having a bottom, two sides, and a top; a connecting system mounted on the outer surface of the subunit by which the module may be detachably connected in parallel to other such modules in a side to side manner; wherein the module is capable of being situated in a desired location within a body of water in a substantially horizontal orientation with the front end of the chamber in fluid communication with the body of water, oriented to discharge in a desired direction, the ballast tank may be filled by the admission of ballasting water in order to restrain the module in a desired location, and an admission of compressed gas into the rear end of the chamber expels water out of the front end of the chamber generating a wave in the body of water. 13. The module of claim 12, wherein the connecting system mounted on the outer surface of the subunit further includes connectors for detachably mating to a corresponding connecting system mounted on a water craft. 14. The module of claim 12, wherein the tubular chamber has a predetermined length equal to or less than the maximum length permitted for transportation by the road vehicle on a predetermined type of road. 15. The module of claim 12, wherein the tubular chamber has a predetermined length equal to or less than about fifty-three feet. 16. The module of claim 12, wherein the tubular chamber has a width of about twelve feet or less. 17. A module for use in generating waves in a body of water, the module comprising; a chamber having a predetermined length and width, a rear valve located at the rear end to permit flow into the chamber and substantially block flow out of the chamber, a front valve located at the front end to permit flow out of the chamber and to control flow into the chamber, a gas port proximate to the rear end for the admission of compressed gas into the chamber, wherein the predetermined length and width of the chamber are equal to or less than the maximum length permitted for transportation on a predetermined type of road; an anchoring system; a connecting system mounted on the outer surface of the chamber by which the chamber may be detachably connected in parallel to other such chambers in a side to side manner; wherein the chamber is capable of being transported to a desired location within a body of water, placed in a substantially horizontal orientation with the front end of the chamber in fluid communication with the body of water, oriented to discharge in a desired direction, connected to the anchoring system in order to restrain the chamber in a desired location, and an admission of compressed gas into the rear end of the chamber expels water out of the front end of the chamber generating a wave in the body of water. 18. The module of claim 17, wherein the anchor system is at least one ballast tank mounted to the chamber. 19. The module of claim 17, wherein the anchor system is a ballast tank mounted superposed above the chamber and providing a volume substantially equal to or greater than the volume of the chamber, and at least one ballast water port for the admission and removal of ballast water. 20. The module of claim 17, wherein the connecting system may be detachably connected to a corresponding connecting system mounted on a watercraft and wherein the anchoring system is provided by the watercraft.
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