Wave generating apparatus and method
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Sep 3, 2013
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Jun 3, 2010
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Feb 4, 2010
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Abstract
The teachings herein are directed to a wave forming apparatus and method including a channel directing a flow of water over modular forms in the bed of the channel, such as aerofoils, that can be changed, repositioned or removed to create various effects such as barrel waves for surfing. Also disclosed is a water smoothener system and method for reducing turbulence in water flowing through such an apparatus.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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AMERICAN WAVE MACHINES INC | 224 SOUTH CEDROS SUITE C SOLANA BEACH CA 92075 |
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- 2010 Application Filing Year
- E02B Class
- 143 Applications Filed
- 95 Patents Issued To-Date
- 66.44 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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McFarland, Bruce | Solana Beach, US | 28 | 158 |
# of filed Patents : 28 Total Citations : 158 |
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- 8 Citation Count
- E02B Class
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