公开(公告)号：US08117854B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12738417

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Joshua W. Lampe ,  Lance B. Becker ,  Diana Bull

Inventor： Joshua W. Lampe ,  Lance B. Becker ,  Diana Bull

IPC: F25C1/00

CPC classification number: F41A13/04 ,  A23L3/375 ,  A61F7/12 ,  C09K5/066 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C2301/002

Abstract: The invention provides systems and devices for producing two-phase coolants such as an ice slurry. Also provided are methods for producing two-phase coolants, and methods for using the two-phase coolants to lower the temperature or maintain a low temperature in any subject, system, object, device, or application where particular low temperatures are desired. Also provided are systems for determining the cooling capacity of two-phase coolants.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于生产诸如冰浆的两相冷却剂的系统和装置。 还提供了用于生产两相冷却剂的方法，以及在需要特定低温的任何受试者，系统，物体，装置或应用中使用两相冷却剂来降低温度或维持低温的方法。 还提供了用于确定两相冷却剂的冷却能力的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110088413A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12922970

申请日：2009-03-19

Applicant: Joshua W. Lampe ,  Lance B. Becker ,  Diana Bull

Inventor： Joshua W. Lampe ,  Lance B. Becker ,  Diana Bull

IPC: F25C1/18 ,  F25C1/00

CPC classification number: F28D15/0233 ,  C09K5/066 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C2301/002 ,  F28F13/00

Abstract: The invention provides systems and devices for producing two-phase coolants such as an ice slurry. Also provided are methods for producing two-phase coolants, and methods for using the two-phase coolants to lower the temperature or maintain a low temperature in any subject, system, object, device, or application where particular low temperatures are desired. Also provided are systems for determining the cooling capacity of two-phase coolants.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于生产诸如冰浆的两相冷却剂的系统和装置。 还提供了用于生产两相冷却剂的方法，以及在需要特定低温的任何受试者，系统，物体，装置或应用中使用两相冷却剂来降低温度或维持低温的方法。 还提供了用于确定两相冷却剂的冷却能力的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100308257A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12738417

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Joshua W. Lampe ,  Lance B. Becker ,  Diana Bull

Inventor： Joshua W. Lampe ,  Lance B. Becker ,  Diana Bull

IPC: C09K5/00

CPC classification number: F41A13/04 ,  A23L3/375 ,  A61F7/12 ,  C09K5/066 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C2301/002

Abstract: The invention provides systems and devices for producing two-phase coolants such as an ice slurry. Also provided are methods for producing two-phase coolants, and methods for using the two-phase coolants to lower the temperature or maintain a low temperature in any subject, system, object, device, or application where particular low temperatures are desired. Also provided are systems for determining the cooling capacity of two-phase coolants.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于生产诸如冰浆的两相冷却剂的系统和装置。 还提供了用于生产两相冷却剂的方法，以及在需要特定低温的任何受试者，系统，物体，装置或应用中使用两相冷却剂来降低温度或维持低温的方法。 还提供了用于确定两相冷却剂的冷却能力的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07594780B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US11799138

申请日：2007-05-01

Applicant: Diana Bull

Inventor： Diana Bull

IPC: B63B22/00

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A damping (or heave) plate comprises a generally flat plate attached, beneath the surface of a sea, and in horizontal orientation, to a structural member subject to being vertically moved in response to passing surface waves. The plate tends to resist vertical movements and has the effect of adding mass to the structure. A vertically extending structure is added to both major surfaces of the heave plate for increasing the volume of water moved by the plate. For minimizing drag forces generally created by use of the damping plate, the vertically extending structure is shaped to include curved hydrodynamic surfaces for minimizing turbulence in the surrounding water.

Abstract translation: 阻尼（或起伏）板包括在海面下方并且在水平方向上连接到响应于通过的表面波而被垂直移动的结构构件的大致平坦的板。 该板倾向于抵抗垂直运动，并且具有向结构增加质量的效果。 将垂直延伸的结构添加到升沉板的两个主表面，以增加由板移动的水的体积。 为了最小化通常使用阻尼板产生的阻力，垂直延伸的结构被成形为包括弯曲的流体动力学表面，以使周围水中的湍流最小化。

公开(公告)号：US07877994B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11796852

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: F03C1/00

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: The stability and power conversion efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) which includes a float, a spar and a power taken device (PTO) connected between the spar and the float is increased by connecting a heave plate to the spar in a very secure manner and by carefully limiting the movement between the float and spar to one direction (i.e., up-down motion). Buoyancy chambers may be attached to the WEC to facilitate its transportation and deployment. The WEC may be formed in sections and assembled at, or close to, the point of deployment.

Abstract translation: 包括浮子，翼梁和连接在翼梁和浮子之间的动力装置（PTO）的波能量转换器（WEC）的稳定性和功率转换效率通过以非常安全的方式将升沉板连接到翼梁架而增加 并且通过仔细地将浮子和翼梁之间的运动限制到一个方向（即，上下运动）。 浮力室可以连接到WEC，以便于其运输和部署。 WEC可以以部分形成并组装在部署点处或其附近。

公开(公告)号：US20070266704A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11796852

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: F16D31/02

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: The stability and power conversion efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) which includes a float, a spar and a power taken device (PTO) connected between the spar and the float is increased by connecting a heave plate to the spar in a very secure manner and by carefully limiting the movement between the float and spar to one direction (i.e., up-down motion). Buoyancy chambers may be attached to the WEC to facilitate its transportation and deployment. The WEC may be formed in sections and assembled at, or close to, the point of deployment.

Abstract translation: 包括浮子，翼梁和连接在翼梁和浮子之间的动力装置（PTO）的波能量转换器（WEC）的稳定性和功率转换效率通过以非常安全的方式将升沉板连接到翼梁架而增加 并且通过仔细地将浮子和翼梁之间的运动限制到一个方向（即，上下运动）。 浮力室可以连接到WEC，以便于其运输和部署。 WEC可以以部分形成并组装在部署点处或其附近。

公开(公告)号：US07878734B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11796851

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: E02B9/08 ,  F03B13/16

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Apparatus embodying the invention include a damping plate attached to the submerged end of a spar-like element floating in a body of water. The spar like element tends to move up and down in a vertical direction in response to passing waves. The damping plate has a pair of oppositely facing surfaces extending transversely to the vertical direction of the movement of the spar-like element and vertical structures (“lips”) mounted on the oppositely facing surfaces for increasing the effective mass of water pushed during movement of the damping plate through the water. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used in wave energy converters to control the relative motion between the spar-like element and a float to increase the energy produced.

Abstract translation: 实施本发明的装置包括一个阻尼板，该阻尼板连接在漂浮在水体中的翼梁状元件的浸没端。 翼梁状元件倾向于响应于通过的波浪在竖直方向上上下移动。 阻尼板具有一对相对的表面，其横向于翼形元件的运动的垂直方向延伸，并且安装在相对的表面上的垂直结构（“唇缘”），用于增加在运动过程中推动的水的有效质量 阻尼板通过水。 根据本发明，具有唇缘的阻尼板可用于波能转换器中以控制翼梁状元件和浮子之间的相对运动以增加产生的能量。

公开(公告)号：US20080131208A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11799138

申请日：2007-05-01

Applicant: Diana Bull

Inventor： Diana Bull

IPC: E02D29/00 ,  F16H37/04 ,  E02B3/04

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A damping (or heave) plate comprises a generally flat plate attached, beneath the surface of a sea, and in horizontal orientation, to a structural member subject to being vertically moved in response to passing surface waves. The plate tends to resist vertical movements and has the effect of adding mass to the structure. A vertically extending structure is added to both major surfaces of the heave plate for increasing the volume of water moved by the plate. For minimizing drag forces generally created by use of the damping plate, the vertically extending structure is shaped to include curved hydrodynamic surfaces for minimizing turbulence in the surrounding water.

Abstract translation: 阻尼（或起伏）板包括在海面下方并且在水平方向上连接到响应于通过的表面波而被垂直移动的结构构件的大致平坦的板。 该板倾向于抵抗垂直运动，并且具有向结构增加质量的效果。 将垂直延伸的结构添加到升沉板的两个主表面，以增加由板移动的水的体积。 为了最小化通常使用阻尼板产生的阻力，垂直延伸的结构被成形为包括弯曲的流体动力学表面，以使周围水中的湍流最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20070286683A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11796851

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: E02B9/08

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Apparatus embodying the invention include a damping plate attached to the submerged end of a spar-like element floating in a body of water. The spar like element tends to move up and down in a vertical direction in response to passing waves. The damping plate has a pair of oppositely facing surfaces extending transversely to the vertical direction of the movement of the spar-like element and vertical structures (“lips”) mounted on the oppositely facing surfaces for increasing the effective mass of water pushed during movement of the damping plate through the water. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used in wave energy converters to control the relative motion between the spar-like element and a float to increase the energy produced. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used to effectively dampen the motion of an offshore platform to which the spar-like element is fixedly attached.

Abstract translation: 实施本发明的装置包括一个阻尼板，该阻尼板连接在漂浮在水体中的翼梁状元件的浸没端。 翼梁状元件倾向于响应于通过的波浪在竖直方向上上下移动。 阻尼板具有一对相对的表面，其横向于翼形元件的运动的垂直方向延伸，并且安装在相对的表面上的垂直结构（“唇缘”），用于增加在运动过程中推动的水的有效质量 阻尼板通过水。 根据本发明，具有唇缘的阻尼板可用于波能转换器中以控制翼梁状元件和浮子之间的相对运动以增加产生的能量。 根据本发明，具有唇缘的阻尼板可以用于有效地抑制固定连接有翼梁形元件的海上平台的运动。