Title:
RIBBED MODULE FOR WAVE ENERGY DISPERSION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003037592
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A ribbed module (12) is provided, having a ribbed exterior surface defining a plurality of grooves (30) and channels (32) along the surface for receiving water and directing the water in a direction different from that in which it is received to reduce wave energy. The module (12) is formed as a single integral unit, or as a pair of halves (46, 48) having complementary mating locking elements (64-110) which when engaged join the halves to form the ribbed module. A buoyancy system is also included to adjust the buoyancy of the module for positioning of same at a select position in the water. A plurality of module (10) are connected to provide breakwaters which reduce the effects of wave action on the shore.
Inventors:
SMITH DENNIS G
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/034782
Publication Date:
February 12, 2004
Filing Date:
October 30, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WAVE DISPERSION TECHNOLOGIES I (US)
International Classes:
E02B3/06; (IPC1-7): E02B3/06
Foreign References:
| US3864920A | 1975-02-11 | |||
| US4869617A | 1989-09-26 | |||
| US5879105A | 1999-03-09 |
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