CPC F03B 17/06 (2013.01) [B63B 22/18 (2013.01); H02K 7/1823 (2013.01); H02K 44/085 (2013.01); B63B 2209/14 (2013.01)] | 28 Claims |
1. A hydrodynamic pump, comprising:
a buoy configured to float at an upper surface of a body of water; and
a hollow tapered tube depending from the buoy, the hollow tapered tube including a lower inlet aperture and an upper discharge spout, the lower inlet aperture having a larger cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of the upper discharge spout;
wherein the lower inlet aperture is configured to be submerged in, and transmit water from, the body of water; and
wherein the hydrodynamic pump is adapted to convey water upwardly through the hollow tapered tube and expel water from the upper discharge spout as the hydrodynamic pump rises and falls in response to a passage of waves.
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