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GB2612792B
GB2612792B GB2116187.2A GB202116187A GB2612792B GB 2612792 B GB2612792 B GB 2612792B GB 202116187 A GB202116187 A GB 202116187A GB 2612792 B GB2612792 B GB 2612792B
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Wahren Ken
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Autonomous Devices Ltd
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Priority to US18/709,096 priority patent/US20250002117A1/en
Priority to EP22802700.9A priority patent/EP4429945B1/en
Priority to CA3237970A priority patent/CA3237970A1/en
Priority to PCT/GB2022/052859 priority patent/WO2023084228A1/en
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63HMARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H19/00Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for
    • B63H19/02Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
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    • B63B1/26Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type having more than one hydrofoil
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
    • B63B1/24Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
    • B63B1/24Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
    • B63B1/28Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
    • B63B1/30Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils retracting or folding
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63GOFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/08Propulsion
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63GOFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/14Control of attitude or depth
    • B63G8/20Steering equipment
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63GOFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/14Control of attitude or depth
    • B63G8/22Adjustment of buoyancy by water ballasting; Emptying equipment for ballast tanks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B2035/006Unmanned surface vessels, e.g. remotely controlled
    • B63B2035/007Unmanned surface vessels, e.g. remotely controlled autonomously operating
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2207/00Buoyancy or ballast means
    • B63B2207/02Variable ballast or buoyancy
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63GOFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/001Underwater vessels adapted for special purposes, e.g. unmanned underwater vessels; Equipment specially adapted therefor, e.g. docking stations
    • B63G2008/002Underwater vessels adapted for special purposes, e.g. unmanned underwater vessels; Equipment specially adapted therefor, e.g. docking stations unmanned
    • B63G2008/004Underwater vessels adapted for special purposes, e.g. unmanned underwater vessels; Equipment specially adapted therefor, e.g. docking stations unmanned autonomously operating
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63JAUXILIARIES ON VESSELS
    • B63J3/00Driving of auxiliaries
    • B63J2003/001Driving of auxiliaries characterised by type of power supply, or power transmission, e.g. by using electric power or steam
    • B63J2003/002Driving of auxiliaries characterised by type of power supply, or power transmission, e.g. by using electric power or steam by using electric power
    • B63J2003/003Driving of auxiliaries characterised by type of power supply, or power transmission, e.g. by using electric power or steam by using electric power using photovoltaic power generation, e.g. using solar panels

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  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
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Priority Applications (6)

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GB2116187.2A GB2612792B (en) 2021-11-10 2021-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles
AU2022384735A AU2022384735A1 (en) 2021-11-10 2022-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles
US18/709,096 US20250002117A1 (en) 2021-11-10 2022-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles
EP22802700.9A EP4429945B1 (en) 2021-11-10 2022-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles
CA3237970A CA3237970A1 (en) 2021-11-10 2022-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles
PCT/GB2022/052859 WO2023084228A1 (en) 2021-11-10 2022-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles

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GB2116187.2A GB2612792B (en) 2021-11-10 2021-11-10 Wave-propelled vehicles

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US (1) US20250002117A1 (en)
EP (1) EP4429945B1 (en)
AU (1) AU2022384735A1 (en)
CA (1) CA3237970A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2612792B (en)
WO (1) WO2023084228A1 (en)

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1980001674A1 (en) * 1979-02-09 1980-08-21 E Hartmann Device for exploiting the wave energy of lakes and seas
WO2017032721A1 (en) * 2015-08-21 2017-03-02 Cetus Technology Ltd Device for linear propulsion

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US7371136B2 (en) 2006-01-20 2008-05-13 Liquid Robotics Inc. Wave power
GB2503916B (en) 2012-07-12 2014-12-17 Eco Nomic Ltd A wave powered water-borne vessel

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1980001674A1 (en) * 1979-02-09 1980-08-21 E Hartmann Device for exploiting the wave energy of lakes and seas
WO2017032721A1 (en) * 2015-08-21 2017-03-02 Cetus Technology Ltd Device for linear propulsion

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EP4429945B1 (en) 2025-05-14
CA3237970A1 (en) 2023-05-19
WO2023084228A1 (en) 2023-05-19
US20250002117A1 (en) 2025-01-02
AU2022384735A1 (en) 2024-06-27
EP4429945A1 (en) 2024-09-18
EP4429945C0 (en) 2025-05-14

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