ROBERT ALLAN BURCHAM
Pilots in Kamuela, HI
License number
Hawaii A0250836
Issued Date
Jul 2016
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 2342, Kamuela, HI 96743
Professional information
Wave Power
US Patent:
2014003, Feb 6, 2014
Filed:
Jan 29, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/753377
Inventors:
Liquid Robotics, Inc. - , US
Derek L. Hine - Portola Valley CA, US
Joseph D. Rizzi - Los Altos CA, US
Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III - San Jose CA, US
Robert Burcham - Kamuela HI, US
William A. Stutz - San Jose CA, US
Derek L. Hine - Portola Valley CA, US
Joseph D. Rizzi - Los Altos CA, US
Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III - San Jose CA, US
Robert Burcham - Kamuela HI, US
William A. Stutz - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
Liquid Robotics, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
B63H 1/36
US Classification:
440 9
Abstract:
A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.