US5366341A
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Helical hydraulic pump
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-05-06
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Granted: 1994-11-22
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Expires: 2013-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A rotary pump capable of slow movement, for wave power applications. The pump is a helix formed of tubing whereby when the helix is rotated, the inlet end of the tubing scoops water and an outlet end of the tubing directed along the central longitudinal axis of the helix delivers liquid to a conduit means. The helix of tubing is preferably mounted on a shaft which is turned by ratchet device powered by rocking motion or rise and fall of water due to wave motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Giovani Marino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:03
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B13/00; F03B13/12; F03B13/14; F03B13/16; F03B13/18; F03B13/1805; F03B13/181; F03B13/1815; F04; F04B; F04B19/00; F04B19/08; F04B19/12; F02; F02B; F02B1/00; F02B1/02; F02B1/04; F05; F05B; F05B2250/00; F05B2250/20; F05B2250/25; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A fluid pump capable of raising fluid comprising: a conduit in the form of a helix of tubing to provide a closed path; support means including a shaft for rotationally supporting said helix for rotary motion about its longitudinal axis; means to prevent said pump from being totally submerged; one or more additional helix, superimposed on said helix; an inlet means defined by an open end of semi-circular coil on one end of said helix for scooping fluid on rotation of the helix; each helix having an inlet spaced radially about the shaft; an outlet means on the other end of the said helix, aligned with said shaft; a rotary coupling and seal on said shaft; and ratchet means on said shaft for rotating said shaft intermittently in one direction only whereby on being driven by said ratchet means fluid entering said inlet means moves through said helix to said outlet and to a second conduit which extends above a level of the fluid to be pumped.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A fluid pump capable of raising fluid comprising: a conduit in the form of a helix of tubing to provide a closed path; support means including a shaft for rotationally supporting said helix for rotary motion about its longitudinal axis; means to prevent said pump from being totally submerged; one or more additional helix, superimposed on said helix; an inlet means defined by an open end of semi-circular coil on one end of said helix for scooping fluid on rotation of the helix; each helix having an inlet spaced radially about the shaft; an outlet means on the other end of the said helix, aligned with said shaft; a rotary coupling and seal on said shaft; and ratchet means on said shaft for rotating said shaft intermittently in one direction only whereby on being driven by said ratchet means fluid entering said inlet means moves through said helix to said outlet and to a second conduit which extends above a level of the fluid to be pumped.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-11-21 | 1998-05-23 | 1998-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-11-21 | 2002-05-23 | 2002-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-11-21 | 2006-05-23 | 2006-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |