Apparatus, system, and method for raising water using a container with membrane

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9732735
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14397046

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An apparatus, system, and method for raising water is provided. The apparatus includes at least one container movable between at least a descended position and a ascended position within a body of water. A non-water-permeable membrane is positioned within the at least one container, wherein the membrane is movable within an interior compartment of the at least one container to separate the interior compartment into at least a first and a second portion. At least one vent structure is within a wall of the at least one container, wherein movement of the membrane controls a flow of water through the at least one vent structure and into at least one of the first and second portions.

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RE SYSTEMS LTD89 WOODLAND DRIVE HOVE SUSSEX BN3 6DF

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Edwards, Douglas Sussex, GB 19 145

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