WAVE DISSECTING AND REDIRECTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM TO LIMIT EFFECTS OF TIDE ON COASTAL AREAS

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the construction, fluid mechanics and environment field, in particular, wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system to reduce tide water levels in coastal areas.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, climate change is causing sea and tide levels to rise which affects water levels on rivers, lakes, hays/coast areas; causing inundation and flooding on sea side and river side cities. Many large cities are located near rivers or within 100 km of the shore such as Bangkok, Houston, London, New York, Rotterdam, San Francisco, Saigon, Venice, etc. As a result, these cities are vulnerable to attack from high tide and/or storm surge. To solve these problems, infrastructure solutions such as dams or dikes are favored throughout the world, including Germany, Japan, Netherlands, United States, etc., or infrastructure solutions such as detention lakes or ponds, reforestation, etc. Each solution has its different advantages and disadvantages. These infrastructures are typically located at bay entrances, estuaries of major rivers or within the rivers.

To find a solution to the two types of high waves (i.e., tide and storm surge) discussed above, the challenge is to solve the large damaging potential on both scale and space of the waves. Previously, to counter wave damages, large scale infrastructure solutions such as dams, dikes and erect ground features through land leveling were typically implemented. The characteristics of such large scale solutions include extreme economic cost along with side issues of major landscape and surface modification, altering the nutritional exchanging processes of the zone (e.g., drainage) behind the protective structure. Such characteristics were only realized to be detrimental long afterwards and were consequently considered to be less than ideal, multiple regret solutions. This is a scientific conclusion from geographical regions utilizing solid infrastructures to counter sea level problems such as Japan, Netherlands, Thailand and the Eastern Northern European region neighboring Russia.

Existing dike systems often have flap gates to allow water vehicles to travel along the water body, creating a navigable channel. However, any major type of dike system when in operation would require its flap gates to be closed, blocking the navigable channel. In storm situations, existing dike systems when operating would also require its flap gates to be closed to block out storm surges, blocking the navigable channel and forcing ships or water vehicles to dock along the shore. The economic damage from delayed transportation and direct storm damage is very high. The closed flap gates also prevent upstream water to discharge to the sea, causing upstream cities behind the existing dike systems to be inundated.

As described above, the construction of solid dikes are costly in terms of labor, materials, supplies, etc. Further, the navigable waterway is constricted since the wider the channel is built, the more materials would be required. Mega structures such as the dike systems with flap gates in the Netherlands are extremely expensive. The greatest disadvantage of this type of dike system is preventing the natural flow of water and hence, preventing the self-purification process of the water body inside the dike. Thus, this type of dike solution is often considered to be “less than ideal” and termed a “multi regret solution” by engineering experts.

Based upon these valuable experiences, the United Nations recently adopted a more “environmentally friendly” perspective in response to rising sea levels, emphasizing non-infrastructure solutions mirroring nature (e.g., detention lakes or ponds, protective forests, etc.). The psychological benefits of these non-infrastructure solutions are superior; however, the disadvantages include high implementation cost, lengthy preparation time and ongoing pursuit of the plan's environmental perspective.

Thus, to meet the requirements of sustainable social development, another supplementary infrastructure solution must be prioritized to mitigate damage, namely, to life and property, as well as to the living and manufacturing environment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the invention is to lower the flow velocity of large wave and/or high tide water from sea to coastal areas, and, at the same time, reduce the large wave and/or high tide inflow volume into the coastal areas to less than or equal to about 30% or to within a deviation coefficient of about 30% while retaining about 100% outflow volume.

Another purpose of the invention is to reduce the large wave and/or high tide water inflow energy into the coastal areas to less than or equal to about 50%.

Another purpose of the invention is to reduce the large wave and/or high tide water inflow subsurface current momentum into coastal areas to less than or equal to about 50%.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system comprises: a lower frame body having a first upper surface and a second upper surface; an upper frame body having a first upper surface and a second upper surface, wherein the upper frame body is connected to or integral with the lower frame body, wherein the first upper surface of the upper frame body forms a first angle with the first upper surface of the lower frame body and wherein the second upper surface of the upper frame body forms a second angle with the second upper surface of the lower frame body; a flap rotationally attached to the first surface of the upper frame body and disposed between a first side and a second side of the upper frame body, wherein the flap closes when a wave attacks and opens when the wave recedes; a plurality of anchor feet, wherein the plurality of anchor feet are connected to or integral with a bottom surface of the lower frame body; and wherein the wave dissecting and redirecting system is capable of redirecting a large wave and/or high tide at an angle less than or equal to about 45 degrees.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system further comprises a means to open one or more flaps, wherein the means to open one or more flaps is attached to a first surface of the upper frame body and disposed between a first side and a second side of the upper frame body.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system further comprises one or more side covers, wherein the one or more side covers are attached to the first side and/or the second side of the upper frame body.

In an embodiment, the shape of one or more of the lower frame body and the upper frame body is selected from the group consisting of cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the lower frame and the upper frame are constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure.

In an embodiment, one or more of the anchor feet, the lower frame body and the upper frame body are constructed of biological materials, non-biological materials, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the anchor feet, the lower frame and the upper frame are constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, one or more of the first angle and the second angle are less than or equal to about 60 degrees.

In an embodiment, the shape of the first flap is selected from the group consisting of cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the flap is constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure. In an embodiment, the flap is constructed of cavitation resistant material. In an embodiment, the flap is constructed of vulcanized rubber.

In an embodiment, a wave dissecting and redirecting system comprises: a first portion of a structural frame having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side, and a first surface and a second surface; a second portion of the structural frame having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side, and a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the first portion of the structural frame forms a first angle with the first surface of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the first surface of the first portion of the structural frame forms a second angle with the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame; a stabilizer float disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame and disposed between the first side and the second side of the first portion of the structural frame; a redirecting platform having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the redirecting platform is attached to the first surface and/or the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame, wherein the second end of the redirecting platform is attached to the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the redirecting platform is disposed between the first side and the second side of the second portion of the structural frame; a protective screen/trash net, wherein the protective screen/trash net is attached to the first surface and/or the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the second surface of the second structural frame forms a third angle with the protective screen/trash net; a conditioning platform having a first end and a second end, and a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first end of the conditioning platform is attached to the second end of the first portion of the structural frame and/or the second end of the second portion of the structural frame, wherein the conditioning platform is at least partially disposed between the first side and the second side of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame forms a fourth angle with the first surface of the conditioning platform; and a plurality of anchors, wherein the plurality of anchors are connected to the first portion of the structural frame and/or the second portion of the structural frame.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system further comprises a side float disposed within or integral with the first side and/or the second side of the second portion of the structural frame and disposed adjacent to the first side and/or the first side and/or the second side of the second portion of the structural frame.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system further comprises a rotor means for the redirecting platform, wherein the rotor means is capable of reeling to deploy and retract the redirecting platform.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system further comprises a plurality of means for reeling/securing anchor, wherein the means for reeling/securing anchor is capable of maintaining the wave dissecting and redirecting system in an opposing position to a large wave or high tide.

In an embodiment, the shape of one or more of the first portion of the structural frame and the second portion of the structural frame is selected from the group consisting of cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the first portion of the structural frame and the second portion of the structural frame are constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, one or more of the first portion of the structural frame and the second portion of the structural frame are constructed of biological materials, non-biological materials, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the first portion of the structural frame and the second portion of the structural frame are constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, one or more of the first angle and the second angle are less than or equal to about 60 degrees, wherein the third angle is from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and wherein the fourth angle is from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees.

In an embodiment, the shape of one or more of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform is selected from the group consisting of cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform are constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, one or more of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform are constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure. In an embodiment, one or more of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform are constructed of composites, polymers, and, combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, a wave dissecting and redirecting system comprises: a first portion of a structural frame having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side, and a first surface and a second surface; a second portion of the structural frame having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side, and a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the first portion of the structural frame forms a first angle with the first surface of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the first surface of the first portion of the structural frame forms a second angle with the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame; a stabilizer float disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame and disposed between the first side and the second side of the first portion of the structural frame; a first portion of a redirecting platform having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first portion of the redirecting platform is attached to the first surface of the second portion of the structural frame, wherein the second end of the first redirecting platform is attached to the first surface and/or the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the first portion of the redirecting platform is disposed between the first side and the second side of the second portion of the structural frame; a second portion of the redirecting platform having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second portion of the redirecting platform is attached to the first surface of the second portion of the structural frame and/or the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame, wherein the second end of the second portion of the redirecting platform is attached to a lower second surface of the second portion of the structural frame, and disposed between the first side and the second side of the second portion of the structural frame; a conditioning platform having a first end and a second end, a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first end of the conditioning platform is attached to the second end of the first portion of the structural frame and/or the second end of the second portion of the structural frame, wherein the conditioning platform is at least partially disposed between the first side and the second side of the second portion of the structural frame, and wherein the second surface of the second portion of the structural frame forms a third angle with the first surface of the conditioning platform; and a plurality of anchors, wherein the plurality of anchors are connected to the first portion of the structural frame and/or the second portion of the structural frame.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system further comprises: a side float disposed within or integral with the first side and/or the second side of the second portion of the structural frame and disposed adjacent to the first side and/or the first side and/or the second side of the second portion of the structural frame, and a center float disposed within or integral with the second portion of the structural frame and disposed between the first side and the second side of the second portion for the structural frame.

In an embodiment, one or more of the first angle and the second angle are less than or equal to about 60 degrees, wherein the third angle is from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and wherein the third angle is from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees.

In an embodiment, the shape of one or more of the first portion of the redirecting platform, the second portion of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform is selected from the group consisting of cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the first portion of the redirecting platform, the second portion of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform are constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, one or more of the first portion of the redirecting platform, the second portion of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform are constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure. In an embodiment, one or more of the first portion of the redirecting platform, the second portion of the redirecting platform and the conditioning platform are constructed of composites, polymers, and, combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, an open dike system comprises: a dike body having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side; a plurality of anchor feet, wherein the plurality of anchor feet are connected to or integral with a bottom surface of the dike body; a first pillar connected to or integral with an upper surface along the first end or the first side of the dike body; a second pillar connected to or integral with the upper surface of the dike body offset from and approximately parallel to the first pillar; a flap gate rotationally attached to the first pillar and disposed between the first and second pillars, wherein the flap gate closes against a first extension in the second pillar; and a means for opening and closing one or more flap gates, wherein the means for opening one or more flap gate opens and closes the flap gate.

In an embodiment, the open dike system further comprises: a first trash net and a first structural frame, wherein the first trash net is attached to the first structural frame and the first structural frame is attached to an upper surface along the first side of the dike body; and a second trash net and a second structural frame, wherein the second trash net is attached to the second structural frame and the second structural frame is attached to an upper surface along the second side of the dike body.

In an embodiment, the dike body is constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, one or more of the anchor feet, the dike body and the pillar are constructed of biological materials, non-biological materials and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, one or more of the anchor feet, the dike body and the pillar are constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the flap gate is constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure. In an embodiment, the flap gate is constructed of cavitation resistant material. In an embodiment, the flap gate is constructed of vulcanized rubber.

In an embodiment, a method of using a wave dissecting and redirecting system comprises the steps of: a) using one or more wave dissecting and redirecting system, as discussed above, and optionally one or more open dike system; b) positioning the one or more wave dissecting and redirecting system in a first layout at one or more depths on or near an ocean floor at one or more first distances from a coastal area; c) optionally positioning the one or more open dike system in a second layout at one or more depths on or near the ocean floor at one or more second distances from the coastal area; and d) reducing a large wave and/or high tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 60%.

In an embodiment, the method further comprises the step of: e) reducing subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 60%.

In an embodiment, the method further comprises the step of: f) reducing a large wave and or high tide inflow volume to less than or equal to about 40% while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 90%.

In an embodiment, the first layout in step b) is selected from the group consisting of dual sided, asymmetric chevrons, dual sided asymmetric rows, dual sided symmetric chevrons, dual sided symmetric rows, single sided rows, single sided chevrons, and combinations thereof, and the optional second layout in step c) is selected from the group consisting of dual sided, asymmetric chevrons, dual sided asymmetric rows, dual sided symmetric chevrons, dual sided symmetric rows, single sided rows, single sided chevrons, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first layout in step b) is a curved row, and the optional second layout in step c) is a curved row. In an embodiment, the first layout in step b) is a series of concentric curved rows, and the optional second layout in step c) is a series of concentric curved rows.

In an embodiment, one or more depths in step b) is from about 0 meters to about 60 meters, and the optional one or more depths in step c) is from about 0 meters to about 60 meters.

In an embodiment, the one or more first distances in step b) begin at a first golden distance from the coastal area, and the optional one or more second distances in step c) begin at a second golden distance from the coastal area.

In an embodiment, the step d) comprises: d) reducing the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 70%. In an embodiment, the step d) comprises: d) reducing the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 60%. In an embodiment, the step d) comprises: d) reducing the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 50%.

In an embodiment, the step e) comprises: e) reducing subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 70%. In an embodiment, the step e) comprises: e) reducing subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 60%. In an embodiment, the step e) comprises: e) reducing subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 50%.

In an embodiment, the step f) comprises: f) reducing the large wave and/or high tide inflow volume inland to less than or equal to about 40% while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 90%. In an embodiment, the step f) comprises: f) reducing the large wave and/or high tide inflow volume inland to less than or equal to about 30% while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 95%. In an embodiment, the step f) comprises: f) reducing the large wave and/or high tide inflow volume inland from about 20% to about 40% while maintaining outflow volume from about 90% to about 100%. These and other objects, features and advantages will become apparent as reference is made to the following detailed description, preferred embodiments, and examples, given for the purpose of disclosure, and taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present inventions, reference should be made to the following detailed disclosure, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like parts are given like reference numerals, and wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in a closed position at high tide;

FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in an open position at low tide;

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in a closed position and a hollow dike body structure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a hollow dike body structure;

FIG. 5A illustrates an upper front, left side perspective view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in a closed position at high tide and a hollow dike body structure;

FIG. 5B illustrates an upper rear, left side perspective view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in an open condition at low tide and a hollow dike body structure;

FIG. 6A illustrates an upper front, right side perspective view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in a closed condition at high tide and a dense dike body structure;

FIG. 6B illustrates an upper front, right side perspective of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate in an open condition at low tide and a dense dike body structure;

FIG. 7 illustrates a rear, left side perspective view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system (first system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a flap gate that can lower tide velocity and volume and that can also allow flood discharge from upstream to exit the system and flow downstream;

FIG. 8A illustrates a top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position when a wave attacks;

FIG. 8B illustrates a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position when a wave attacks;

FIG. 8C illustrates a front view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position;

FIG. 8D illustrates a rear view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position;

FIG. 8E illustrates a bottom view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position;

FIG. 9A illustrates an upper, right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position when a wave attacks;

FIG. 9B illustrates an upper, right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of flaps in an open position when a wave recedes;

FIG. 10A illustrates an operational concept of a top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a negative pressure zone funneling water flow from a portion of a wave into a zone behind and/or internal cavity within the second system to reduce the energy and/or velocity of the wave;

FIG. 10B illustrates an operational concept of a side view of the exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) of FIG. 10A, showing the negative pressure zone funneling water flow from the portion of the wave into the zone behind and/or internal cavity within the second system to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and/or velocity of the wave;

FIG. 11A illustrates a top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11B illustrates a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11C illustrates a front view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11D illustrates a rear view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13 illustrates an upper front, right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 illustrates an operational concept of a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a negative pressure zone disposed above a redirecting platform of the third system funneling water flow from a portion of a wave downward and a conditioning platform of the third system redirecting another portion of the wave upward to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and/or velocity of the wave;

FIG. 16A illustrates a top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16B illustrates a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16C illustrates a front view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16D illustrates a back view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 illustrates an upper front, right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 18A illustrates an upper front, right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 18B illustrates an upper rear, left side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 19 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 illustrates an operational concept of a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 21 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an exemplary layout of an optional open dike equipment and system (first system), and a wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second, third, and fourth systems) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 22A illustrates an operational concept of a top view of an exemplary layout according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a negative pressure zone funneling water flow from a portion of a wave into a zone behind and/or internal cavity within each system to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and/or velocity of the wave; and

FIG. 22B an operational concept of a cross-sectional side view of the exemplary layout in FIG. 22A, showing the negative pressure zones funneling water flow from the portion of a wave into a zone behind and/or internal cavity within each system to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and/or velocity of the wave.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description of various embodiments of the present invention references the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. While the illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described with particularity, it will be understood that various other modifications will be apparent to and can be readily made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the scope of the claims appended hereto be limited to the examples and descriptions set forth herein but rather that the claims be construed as encompassing all the features of patentable novelty which reside in the present invention, including all features which would be treated as equivalents thereof by those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

By exploiting the physical phenomenon of water pressure differential, the inventor has designed open dike and wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and systems that produce a relatively low water pressure differential (i.e., a relatively small difference in water pressure upstream and downstream the open dike system), and, thus, receives less water flow attack. The open dike and wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and systems may be made with a light structure composition, and, thus, it does not require massive material supplies. Further, the open dike and wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and systems may be constructed on land, and, thus, it does not require a large amount of construction resources. In addition, the open dike and wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and systems are easy to construct and very affordable.

The purpose of the invention is to lower flow velocity of a large wave and/or high tide water from the sea to coastal areas, and, at the same time, lower the large wave and/or high tide inflow volume to less than or equal to about 30% or to within a deviation coefficient of about 30% inland while retaining about 100% outflow volume. In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow volume from about 20% to about 40% (and any range or value there between); and retains about 90% to about 100% outflow volume (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow to less than or equal to about 40% into the coastal areas while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 90%. In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow to less than or equal to about 30% into the coastal areas while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 95%.

Another purpose of the invention is to reduce the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy into the coastal areas to less than or equal to about 50% (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy from about 40% to about 60% (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 60% (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 40% (and any range or value there between).

Another purpose of the invention is to reduce the large wave and/or high tide inflow current momentum into the coastal areas to less than or equal to about 50% (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow subsurface momentum from about 40% to about 60% (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 60% (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the invention lowers the large wave and/or high tide inflow subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 40% (and any range or value there between).

Optional Open Dike Equipment and System (First System)

A top view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system, showing a flap gate in a closed position at high tide is illustrated in FIG. 1; and a top view of an exemplary open dike equipment and system, showing a flap gate in an open position at low tide is illustrated in FIG. 2. (See also FIGS. 3-7). Referring to FIGS. 1-2, the open dike system 100, 200 comprises a dike body 102, 202 with anchor feet 112, 212, a first pillar 114, 214, a second pillar 116, 216 and a first flap gate 120, 220 disposed between the first pillar 114, 214 and second pillar 116, 216.

In an embodiment, the open dike system 100, 200 comprises a dike body 102, 202 having a first end 104, 204 and a second end 106, 206 and a first side 108, 208 and a second side 110, 210, a plurality of anchor feet 112, 212, wherein the plurality of anchor feet 112, 212 are connected to or integral with a bottom surface of the dike body 102, 202 to anchor the dike body 102, 202 to an ocean floor; a first pillar 114, 214 connected to or integral with an upper surface along the first end 104, 204 or a first side 108, 208 of the dike body 102, 202, a second pillar 116, 216 connected to or integral with the upper surface of the dike body 102, 202 offset from and approximately parallel to the first pillar 114, 214, a first flap gate 120, 220 rotationally attached to the first pillar 114, 214 and disposed between the first pillar 114, 214 and the second pillar 116, 216, wherein the first flap gate 120, 220 closes against a first extension 118, 218 in the second pillar 116, 216 and a means for opening and closing one or more flap gates 124, 224.

In an embodiment, the open dike system 100, 200 further comprises a third pillar 116′, 216′ connected to or integral with the upper surface of the dike body 102, 202 offset from and approximately parallel to the second pillar 116, 216; a second flap gate 122, 222 rotationally attached to the second pillar 116, 216 and disposed between the second pillar 116, 216 and the third pillar 116′, 216′, wherein the second flap gate 122, 222 closes against a second extension 118′, 218′ in the third pillar 116′, 216′.

Dike Body

The dike body 302, 402, 520, 602, 702 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 3-7). In an embodiment, the dike body 402, 702 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape as depicted in FIGS. 4 and 7. In an embodiment, the dike body 502, 602 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape as depicted in FIGS. 5-6. In an embodiment, a water force receiving portion of the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 may have a profile similar to a flat board, a fan blade, a scoop or a paddle.

The dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 may be constructed as a hollow structure (see FIGS. 3-5), a solid structure (see FIGS. 6-7), or a dense solid structure (see FIGS. 6-7). In an embodiment, the dike body 402 may be a hollow structure. (See e.g., FIG. 4). In an embodiment, the dike body 402 may be constructed as a hollow structure that can function like a packet boat, transportable from a manufacturing location to a project site and submerged at a specified position on an ocean floor. In an embodiment, the dike body 402 may be constructed as a hollow structure that can be flooded with ocean water and submerged at a specified position on the ocean floor.

In an embodiment, the dike body 602, 702 may be a solid structure. (See e.g., FIGS. 6-7). In an embodiment, the dike body 602, 702 may be constructed as a solid structure that can function like a packet boat, transportable from a manufacturing location to a project site and submerged at a specified position on the ocean floor.

In an embodiment, the dike body 602, 702 may be a dense solid structure. (See e.g., FIGS. 6-7). The dense solid structure does not function as a packet boat.

The dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof.

Anchor Feel

The anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 should be constructed to grip the ocean floor.

The anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, cylinder, hexagonal prism, cone, square based pyramid, triangular based pyramid, triangular prism and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 3-7). In an embodiment, the anchor feet may be a variation of a triangular prism. (See e.g., FIGS. 3-7).

In an embodiment, the anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 may be retractable or non-retractable.

In an embodiment, the anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 and the anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the anchor feet are integral with a bottom surface of the dike body). In an embodiment, the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 and the anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 are separate structures, wherein the anchor feet are connected to the bottom surface of the dike body.

The anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof.

Pillars

The pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 3-7). In an embodiment, the pillars 414, 416, 514 may be a variation of a triangular prism. (See e.g., FIG. 4). In an embodiment, the pillars 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be a variation of an upright triangular prism. (See e.g., FIGS. 5-7). In an embodiment, a water force receiving portion of the pillars may have a profile similar to a flat board, a fan blade, a scoop or a paddle.

In an embodiment, the pillars 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be constructed to have one or more extensions 518, 618718 to attach a flap gate 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 or to provide a sealing surface for an adjacent flap gate 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722. (See e.g., FIGS. 5-7). The one or more extensions 518, 618, 718 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the one or more extensions 518, 618, 718 may be a variation of a cuboid. (See e.g., FIGS. 5-7).

In an embodiment, the pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure or a dense solid structure.

In an embodiment, the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 and the pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 are integral with an upper surface of the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702). In an embodiment, the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702, the anchor feet 312, 412, 512, 612, 712 and the pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 are integral with an upper surface of the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702 and the anchor feet 316, 416, 516, 616, 716 are integral with a bottom surface of the dike body 302, 402, 502, 602, 702).

The pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the pillars 314, 316, 414, 416, 514, 516, 614, 616, 714, 716 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof.

Flap Gates

The flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 should have a layout to restrict a coastal area to limit the water volume of tide coming inland; and the flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 should have a structure to reduce kinetic energy of the water flow to postpone high tide inland.

The flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 3 & 5-7). In an embodiment, the flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may be a variation of a cuboid. (See e.g., FIGS. 3 & 5-7). In an embodiment, a water force receiving portion of the flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may have a profile similar to a flat board, a fan blade, a scoop or a paddle.

The flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may have any suitable texture. Suitable textures include, but are not limited to, pebbled, slatted, smooth, waffle and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may have a slatted texture.

In an embodiment, the flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may be constructed as single structure (see FIGS. 3 & 5-6), a two-part structure (see FIG. 7) or a multi part structure. As shown in FIG. 7, a lower part of the flap gate 720, 722 opens and closes with an opening/closing means; and an upper part of the flap gate 720′, 722′ opens and closes with water force, as discussed in detail below.

The flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, any cavitation resistant material (e.g., vulcanized rubber) and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the flap gates 320, 322, 520, 522, 620, 622, 720, 722 may be constructed of vulcanized rubber.

Means for Opening and Closing One or More Flap Gates

The means for opening and closing one or more flap gates 124, 224 may be any suitable opening/closing system. Suitable opening/closing systems include, but are not limited to, rotors with one or more flexible arm structures to open one or more flap gates. In an embodiment, the means for opening and closing one or more flap gates 124, 224 or opening/closing system comprises a flap gate rotor 126, 226 attached to the first pillar 114, 214, and a flexible arm structure 128, 228 having a first end 130, 230 and a second end 132, 232, wherein the first end 130, 230 of the flexible arm structure 128, 228 is flexibly attached to the flap gate rotor 126, 226 and the second end 132, 232 of the flexible arm structure 128, 228 is flexibly attached to the first flap gate 120, 220. In an embodiment, the flexible arm structure 128, 228 may have one or more hinges between the first end 130, 230 and the second end 132, 232.

In another embodiment, the means for opening and closing one or more flap gates 124, 224 or opening/closing system comprises a flap gate rotor 126, 226 attached to the first pillar 114, 214, a first flexible arm structure 128, 228 having a first end 130, 230 and a second end 132, 232, wherein the first end 130, 230 of the first flexible arm structure 128, 228 is flexibly attached to the flap gate rotor 126, 226 and the second end 132, 232 of the first flexible arm structure 128, 228 is flexibly attached to the first flap gate 120, 220, and a second flexible arm structure 134, 234 having a first end 136, 236 and a second end 138, 238, wherein the first end 136, 236 of the second flexible arm structure 134, 234 is flexibly attached to the first flap gate 120, 220 and the second end 138, 238 of the second flexible arm structure 134, 234 is flexibly attached to the second flap gate 122, 222. In an embodiment, the first flexible arm structure 128, 228 may have one or more hinges between the first end 130, 230 and the second end 132, 232; and the second flexible arm structure 134, 234 may have one or more hinges between the first end 136, 236 and the second end 138, 238.

In an embodiment, the flap gate rotor 126, 226 may be controlled by electricity, hydraulics, water force, and combinations thereof. Such control is well known in the art.

Trash Nets

In an embodiment, the open dike system 100, 200 further comprises a first trash net 140, 240 and a first structural frame 142, 242, wherein the first trash net 140, 240 is attached to the first structural frame 142, 242 and the first structural frame 142, 242 is attached to an upper surface along the first side 108, 208 of the dike body 102, 202 to prevent large trash from entering one or more flap gates. However, the first trash net 140, 240 does not prevent sediment contained within the water flow from entering the one or more flap gates.

In an embodiment, the open dike system 100, 200 further comprises a second trash net 144, 244 and a second structural frame 146, 246, wherein the second trash net 144, 244 is attached to the second structural frame 146, 246 and the second structural frame 146, 246 is attached to an upper surface along a second side 110, 210 of the dike body 102, 202 to prevent large trash from entering one or more flap gates. However, the second trash net 144, 244 does not prevent sediment contained within the water flow from entering the one or more flap gates.

In an embodiment, the first structural frame may offset from an edge of the first side of the dike body and the second structural frame is offset from an edge of the second side of the dike body to both be positioned more closely to the one or more flap gates. (See e.g., FIGS. 5-7).

Wave Dissecting and Redirecting Equipment and System (Second System)

The present invention operates to dissect and redirect a large wave and/or high tide away from a prioritized ocean floor and/or coastal area. A top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system), showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position when a wave attacks is shown in FIG. 8A; a front, right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system, showing a plurality of flaps in a closed position when a wave attacks is shown in FIG. 9A; and an upper right side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system, showing the plurality of flaps in an open position when the wave recedes is shown in FIG. 9B. (See also FIGS. 8B-8E). In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system 800, 900 redirects a portion of the large wave and/or high tide upward at a first angle 830, 930 of less than or equal to about 60 degrees. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system 800, 900 redirects a portion of the large wave and/or high tide upward at the first angle 830, 930 of less than or equal to about 45 degrees.

Referring to FIGS. 8A-8E and 9A-9B, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 800, 900 comprises a lower frame body 802, 902 with anchor feet 870, 970, an upper frame body 816, 916 and a first flap 846, 946 attached to a first end 818, 818 of the upper frame body 816, 816, and disposed between a first side 822, 922 and a second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 800, 900 further comprises an optional second flap 848, 948 attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 816, 916, and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 800, 900 comprises a lower frame body 802, 902 having a first end 804, 904 and a second end 806, 906 and a first side 808, 908 and a second side 810, 910, a plurality of anchor feet 870, 970, wherein the plurality of anchor feet 870, 970 may be connected to or integral with a bottom surface of the lower frame body 802, 902 to anchor the lower frame body 802, 802 to an ocean floor; an upper frame body 816, 916 having a first end 818, 918 and a second end 820, 920 and a first side 822, 922 and a second side 824, 924, a first flap 846, 946 rotationally attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 802, 902 and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 802, 902, wherein the first flap 846, 946 closes against a surface in the upper frame body 802, 902 and/or a means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system 800, 900 further comprises an optional second flap 848, 948 rotationally attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 816, 916, and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916, wherein the second flap 848, 948 closes against a surface in the first flap 846, 946 and/or the means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950.

Lower Frame Body

In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 comprises a first end 804, 904, a second end 806, 906, a first side 808, 908, a second side 810, 910, a first upper surface 812, 912, and a second upper surface 814, 914.

The lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B). In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be a cube or a cuboid shape as depicted in FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape.

The lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed as a hollow structure (see FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B), a solid structure, or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed as a hollow structure to permit the water undercurrent to pass. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed as a single structure, a two-part structure or a multi-part structure (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B).

The lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed of concrete.

The lower frame body 802, 902 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 808, 908 to the second side 810, 910 of the lower frame body 802, 902. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 808, 908 to the second side 810, 910 of the lower frame body 802, 902 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 802, 902 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 808, 908 to the second side 810, 910 of the lower frame body 802, 902 for a larger variant.

Anchor Feet

The anchor feet 870, 970 should be constructed to grip the ocean floor.

The anchor feet 870, 970 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cone, cube, cuboid, cylinder, pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, octagonal prism, square based pyramid, triangular based pyramid, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 8B-8E & 9A-9B). In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may be a variation of a triangular prism. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may be retractable or non-retractable.

In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure, a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the lower frame body 804, 904 and the anchor feet 870, 970 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., a bottom surface of the lower frame body 804, 904 is integral with the anchor feet 870, 970). In an embodiment, the lower frame body 804, 904 and the anchor feet 870, 970 may be separate structures, wherein the anchor feet 870, 970 may be connected to the bottom surface of the lower frame body 804, 904.

In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may be constructed as single structure, two-part structure or a multi-part structure (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B).

The anchor feet 870, 970 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may be constructed of concrete.

The anchor feet 870, 970 may have any suitable texture to grip the ocean floor. Suitable textures include, but are not limited to, pebbled, slatted, smooth, waffle, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor feet 870, 970 may have a slatted texture.

Upper Frame Body

The upper frame body 816, 916 should be constructed to run-up a large wave and/or high tide water offshore.

In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 comprises a first end 818, 918, a second end 820, 920, a first side 822, 922, a second side 824, 924, a first upper surface 826, 926, and a second upper surface 828, 928.

In an embodiment, the first (upper) surface 812, 912 of the lower frame body 802, 902 forms a first angle 830, 930 with the first (upper) surface 826, 926 of the upper frame body 816, 916. In an embodiment, the first angle 830, 930 may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first angle 830, 930 may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first angle 830, 930 may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees.

In an embodiment, the second (upper) surface 814, 914 of the lower frame body 802, 902 forms a second angle 832, 932 with the second (upper) surface 828, 928 of the upper frame body 816, 916. In an embodiment, the second angle 832, 932 may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 832, 932 may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 832, 932 may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between).

The upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B). In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape. The upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed as a hollow structure (see FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B), a solid structure, or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed as a hollow structure to permit the water undercurrent to pass. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed as single structure, two-part structure or a multi-part structure (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B).

The upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed of concrete.

In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed to have one or more extensions to attach a flap or to provide a sealing surface for a flap. (See e.g., FIG. 9B). The one or more extensions may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the one or more extensions may be a variation of a cuboid. (Id.).

The upper frame body 816, 916 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 822, 922 to the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916. In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 822, 922 to the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the upper frame body 816, 916 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 822, 922 to the second side 824, 924 of the lower frame body 816, 916 for a larger variant.

Flap(s)

The flap(s) should be constructed to run-up a large wave and/or high tide offshore.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system 800, 900 comprises a first flap 846, 946 and an optional second flap 848, 948.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system 800, 900 comprises a first flap 846, 946 rotationally attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 802, 902 and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 802, 902, wherein the first flap 846, 946 closes against a surface in the upper frame body 802, 902. In an embodiment, the first flap 846, 946 may be rotationally attached to a means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950, wherein the means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950 is attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 802, 902 and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 802, 902 and wherein the first flap 846, 946 closes against a surface 860, 860 in the upper frame body 802, 902 and/or a means for sealing 862, 962.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system 800, 900 comprises an optional second flap 848, 948 rotationally attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 816, 916, and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916, wherein the second flap 848, 948 closes against a surface in the first flap 846, 946. In an embodiment, the second flap 848, 948 may be rotationally attached to a means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950, wherein the means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950 is attached to the first end 818, 918 of the upper frame body 802, 902 and disposed between the first side 822, 922 and the second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 802, 902 and wherein the second flap 848, 948 closes against a surface 860, 960 in the upper frame body 802, 902 and/or the means for sealing 862, 962.

In an embodiment, the first flap 846, 946 may be constructed to close when a wave attacks and to open when the wave recedes. In an embodiment, the first flap 846, 946 and the second flap 848, 948 may be constructed to close when a wave attacks and to open when the wave recedes.

The flap(s) may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, cylinder, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B). In an embodiment, the first flap 846, 946 and second flap 848, 948 may be a variation of a cuboid. (Id.).

The flap(s) may have any suitable texture. Suitable textures include, but are not limited to, pebbled, slatted, smooth, waffle, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the flap(s) may have a slatted texture.

In an embodiment, the flap(s) may be constructed as single structure, a two-part structure, or a multi-part structure. (See e.g., FIGS. 8A-8E & 9A-9B). As shown in FIGS. 9A-9B, a first flap 946 and a second flap 948 opens and closes with an opening/closing means 950 operated with wave water force.

The flap(s) may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, any cavitation resistant material (e.g., vulcanized rubber), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the flap(s) may be constructed of vulcanized rubber. In an embodiment, the flap(s) may be made of recycle tires.

Means for Opening and Closing One or More Flaps

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 800, 900 comprises a means to open one or more flaps 850, 950. In an embodiment, the means to open and close one or more flaps 850, 950 comprises a first flap mounting structure 852, 952 and a first plurality of rotational fasteners 854, 954, and an optional second flap mounting structure 856, 956 and an optional second plurality of rotational fasteners 858, 958.

The means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950 may be any suitable opening/closing system. Suitable opening/closing systems include, but are not limited to, a frame structure with one or more flap(s) rotationally attached to the frame structure, a rotor with one or more flexible arm structures to open one or more flaps, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950 comprises a first flap mounting structure 852, 952 offset from a surface of the upper frame body 816, 916 and attached to the upper frame body 816, 916, and a first plurality of rotational fasteners 854, 954 attached to the first flap mounting structure 852, 952, wherein the first plurality of rotational fasteners 854, 954 may be attached to the first flap 846, 946. (See e.g., FIGS. 8D & 9B). In an embodiment, the means for opening and closing one or more flaps 850, 950 comprises an optional second flap mounting structure 856, 956 offset from the first flap mounting structure 852, 952 and attached to the upper frame body 816, 916, and an optional second plurality of rotational fasteners 858, 958 attached to the second flap mounting structure 856, 956, wherein the second plurality of rotational fasteners 858, 958 may be attached to the second flap 848, 948. (See e.g., FIGS. 8D & 9B).

In an embodiment, the means for opening and closing one or more flap gates 850, 950 comprises a flap gate rotor (not shown) attached to the upper frame body 816, 916, and a flexible arm structure (not shown) having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the flexible arm structure is flexibly attached to the flap gate rotor and the second end of the flexible arm structure is flexibly attached to the first flap 846, 946. In an embodiment, the flexible arm structure (not shown) may have one or more hinges between the first end and the second end.

In another embodiment, the means for opening and closing one or more flap gates 850, 950 comprises a flap gate rotor (not shown) attached to the upper frame body 816, 916, a first flexible arm structure (not shown) having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first flexible arm structure is flexibly attached to the flap gate rotor and the second end of the first flexible arm structure is flexibly attached to the first flap 846, 946, and a second flexible arm structure (not shown) having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second flexible arm structure is flexibly attached to the first flap 846, 946 and the second end of the second flexible arm structure is flexibly attached to the second flap 848, 948. In an embodiment, the first flexible arm structure (not shown) may have one or more hinges between the first end and the second end; and the second flexible arm structure (not shown) may have one or more hinges between the first end and the second end.

In an embodiment, the flap gate rotor (not shown) may be controlled by electricity, hydraulics, water force, and combinations thereof. Such control is well known in the art.

Optional Means for Sealing

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 800, 900 may further comprise an optional means for sealing 862, 962.

The means for sealing 862, 362 may be any suitable sealing system. Suitable sealing systems include, but are not limited to, a frame structure with one or more flap(s) rotationally attached to the frame structure, a frame structure with a sealing surface, surface 860, 960 of the upper frame body 816, 916, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the means for sealing 862, 963 may be a frame structure with a sealing surface attached to a surface 860, 960 of the upper frame body 816, 916. In an embodiment, the means for sealing 862, 962 may be a surface 860, 960 of the upper frame body 816, 916.

Side Cover(s)

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 800, 900 further comprises a first side cover 864, 964, a second side cover 866, 966 and/or an optional third side cover 868, 968. In an embodiment, the first side cover 864, 964, the second side cover 866, 966 and/or the optional third side cover 868, 968 may be attached to a first side 822, 922 and/or a second side 824, 924 of an upper frame body 816, 916 to prevent aquatic life or trash from entering one or more flaps. However, the first side cover 864, 964, the second side cover 866, 966 and/or the optional third side cover 868, 968 does not prevent sediment contained within the wave from entering the one or more flaps.

The side cover(s) may be constructed to be any suitable shape(s) to cover the first side 822, 922 and/or second side 824, 924 of the upper frame body 816, 916. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, cylinder, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 8B & 9A-9B). In an embodiment, the side cover(s) may be a variation of a cuboid and/or a triangular prism. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the side cover(s) may be constructed as a single structure, a two-part structure or a multi-part structure (See e.g., FIGS. 8B & 9A-9B).

The side cover(s) may be constructed of any suitable materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, a mesh constructed of plastic-coated metals, corrosion-resistant metals (e.g., stainless steel, Monel®, Hastalloy C®), rubbers (e.g., vulcanized rubber) and plastics (e.g., polypropylene, polyamides (Nylon), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side cover(s) may be constructed of vulcanized rubber. In an embodiment, the side cover(s) may be constructed of stainless steel.

Operation of Wave Dissecting and Redirecting System (Second System)

An operational concept of a top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) 1000 is shown in FIG. 10A; and an operational concept of a side view of the exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system) 1000 is shown in FIG. 10B.

As shown in FIGS. 10A-10B, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 1000 comprises a lower frame body 1002 with anchor feet 1070, an upper frame body 1016 with a first flap 1046 attached to a first end 1018 of the upper frame body 1016, wherein the first flap 1046 is in a closed position, and disposed between a first side 1022 and a second side 1024 of the upper frame body 1016.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 1000 comprises a lower frame body 1002 having a first end 1004 and a second end 1006, and first side 1008 and a second side 1010, a plurality of anchor feet 1070, wherein the plurality of anchor feet 1070 may be connected to or integral with a bottom surface of the lower frame body 1002 to anchor the lower frame body 1002 to an ocean floor; an upper frame body 1016 having a first end 1018 and a second end 1020, a first side 1022 and a second side 1024, a first flap 1046 rotationally attached to the first end 1018 of the upper frame body 1016 and disposed between the first side 1022 and the second side 1024 of the upper frame body 1016, wherein the first flap 1046 closes against a surface in the upper frame body 1002 and/or a means for opening and closing one or more flaps 1050. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 1000 further comprises an optional second flap 1048 rotationally attached to the first end 1018 of the upper frame body 1016, and disposed between the first side 1022 and the second side 1024 of the upper frame body 1016, wherein the second flap 1048 closes against a surface in the first flap 1046 and/or the means for opening and closing one or more flaps 1050.

In an embodiment, the lower frame body 1002 comprises a first end 1004, a second end 1006, a first side 1008, a second side 1010, a first upper surface 1012, and a second upper surface 1014.

In an embodiment, the upper frame body 1016 comprises a first end 1018, a second end 1020, a first side 1022, a second side 1024, a first upper surface 1026, and a second upper surface 1028.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 1000 further comprises a first side cover 1064, a second side cover 1066 and/or an optional third side cover 1068. In an embodiment, the first side cover 1064, the second side cover 1066 and/or the optional third side cover 1068 may be attached to the first side 1022 and/or the second side 1024 of an upper frame body 1016 to prevent aquatic life or trash from entering one or more flaps.

As shown in FIGS. 10A-10B, the operational concept of the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 1000 illustrates a cross-section of a first wave 1072 (before flowing through the second system 1000) being dissected and redirected upward by the plurality of flaps 1046, 1048 of the second system 1000 to run-up the first wave 1072 and to tempering the oscillation of the first wave 1072. In an embodiment, the operational concept of the second system 1000 illustrates a second wave 1074 (after flowing through the second system 1000) after being dissected and redirected by the second system 1000. As shown in FIG. 10, a first portion of the first wave 1072 flows upward at a first angle 1030 across the plurality of flaps 1046, 1048 and a second portion of the first wave 1072 flows alongside 1008, 1010, 1022, 1024 the second system 1000 and into a zone 1086 behind and/or an internal cavity 1086 within the second system 1000. In an embodiment, the first portion of the first wave 1072 flows upward at the first angle 1030 of less than or equal to about 60 degrees. In an embodiment, the first portion of the first wave 1072 flows upward at the first angle 1030 of less than or equal to about 45 degrees.

FIGS. 10A-10B illustrate a positive pressure zone 1080, a negative pressure zone 1082, and a reaction zone 1084 generating foam behind the second system 1000; and FIG. 10B illustrates a subsurface current momentum 1076 and an angle of deflection 1078 under the subsurface current momentum 1076.

The negative pressure zone 1082 in the second end 1006, 1020 of the second system 1000 funnels water flow from the first portion of the first wave 1072 across the plurality of flaps 1046, 1048 of the second system 1000 into a zone 1086 behind and/or an internal cavity 1086 within the second system 1000 to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and/or velocity of the large wave and/or high tide. As shown in FIG. 10A, the funneled first portions of the first wave 1072 intercept each other in the zone 1086 behind and/or the internal cavity 1086 within the second system 1000, reducing their combined energy, subsurface current momentum and velocity.

Similarly, the negative pressure zone 1082 in the second end 1006, 1020 of the second system 1000 funnels water flow from the second portion of the first wave 1072 alongside 1008, 1010, 1022, 1024 the second system 1000 into a zone 1086 behind and/or an internal cavity 1086 within the second system 1000 to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and/or velocity of the large wave and/or high tide. As shown in FIG. 10A, the funneled second portions of the first wave 1072 intercept each other in the zone 1086 behind and/or the internal cavity 1086 within the second system 1000, reducing their combined energy, subsurface current momentum and velocity.

As a byproduct of the wave consumption process, the second system 1000 forms a zone 1088 filled with air bubbles that are separated from the sea water behind the second system 1000. When the wave moment vectors push or pull on each other, a sliding surface forms due to differences in their respective flow velocities. At the boundary of the sliding surface, there will be negative pressure zones with evenly spread foam (i.e., dissolved air in the localized sea water). Surface tension squeezes the dissolved air out of the localized sea water.

Wave Dissecting and Redirecting Equipment and System (Third System)

Referring to FIGS. 11A-11D, and 12-14, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 with anchors 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104, a second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 and a redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 attached to a second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416, and disposed between a first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and a second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises a conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 attached to the second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416, and disposed between the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 having a first end 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and a second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 and a first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408 and a second side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408, a plurality of anchors 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104, wherein the plurality of anchors 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be connected to a second (lower) surface 1114, 1214, 1314, 1414 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 to position the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 above an ocean floor; a second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 having a first end 1118, 1218, 1318, 1418 and a second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 and a first side 1122, 1220, 1320, 1420 and a second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424, a redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 attached to the second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 and disposed between the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402.

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 comprises a first end 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404, a second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406, a first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408, a second side 1110, 1210, 1310, 1410, a first (upper) surface 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412, and a second (lower) surface 1114, 1214, 1314, 1414.

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 comprises a first end 1118, 1218, 1318, 1418, a second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420, a first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422, a second side 1124, 1224, 1224, 1424, a first (upper) surface 1126, 1226, 1326, 1426, and a second (upper) surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1328.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises a stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and/or disposed between the first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408 and the second side 1110, 1220, 1310, 1410 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises a side float 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 disposed within or integral with the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and/or the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises a redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 disposed between the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises a conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 attached to the second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and at least partially disposed between the first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408 and the second side 1110, 1210, 1310, 1410 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402, and/or the second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 and at least partially disposed between the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises a protective screen/trash net 1166, 1266, 1366, 1466 attached to the first (upper) surface 1126, 1226, 1326, 1426 and/or the second (upper) surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

First Portion of Structural Frame

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 comprises a first end 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404, a second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406, a first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408, a second side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408, a first (upper) surface 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412 and a second (lower) surface 1114, 1214, 1314, 1414.

The first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be a variation of a thick cuboid shape. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be a variation of a thin cuboid shape.

The first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed as a hollow structure (see FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14), a solid structure, or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed as a hollow structure to permit a stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 to be disposed within the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402. (Id.). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 is integral with the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be separate structures, wherein the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be attached to or secured to the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402.

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404, a second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406, a first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408, and/or a second side 1110, 1210, 1310, 1410 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 to attach or secure a stabilizer float (See e.g., FIGS. 11B & 12-14). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed to have an extension on a second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 to attach a conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B & 12-14). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid. (Id.).

The first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408 to the second side 1110, 1210, 1310, 1410 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408 to the second side 1110, 1210, 1310, 1410 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1108, 1208, 1308, 1408 to the second side 1110, 1210, 1310, 1410 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 for a larger variant.

Second Portion of Structural Frame

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 comprises a first end 1118, 1218, 1318, 1418, a second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420, a first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422, a second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424, a first surface 1126, 1226, 1326, 1426 and a second surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428.

In an embodiment, the first (upper) surface 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 forms a first angle 1130, 1230, 1330, 1420 with the first (upper) surface 1126, 1226, 1326, 1426 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the first angle 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430 may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first angle 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430 may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first angle 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430 may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

In an embodiment, the first (upper) surface 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 forms a second angle 1132, 1232, 1332, 1432 with the second (upper) surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the second angle 1132, 1232, 1332, 1432 may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 1132, 1232, 1332, 1432 may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 1132, 1232, 1332, 1432 may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

The second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape.

The second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed as a hollow structure. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed as a hollow structure to permit a portion of a first wave 15108 to flow through the third system 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400. (Id.). (See also FIG. 15).

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed to have an extension to attach a conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B & 12-14). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid. (Id.).

The second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 to the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 to the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 to the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 for a larger variant.

Stabilizer Float

The stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 should be constructed to be disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402.

In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 comprises a first end 1140, 1240, 1340, 1440, a second end 1142, 1242, 1342, 1442, a first side 1144, 1244, 1344, 1444, a second side 1146, 1246, 1346, 1446, a first surface 1148, 1248, 1348, 1448, and a second surface 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450.

The stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be a variation of a thick cuboid shape. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be a variation of a thin cuboid shape.

The stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 is integral with the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be separate structures, wherein the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be attached to or secured to the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402.

In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed as a single, a two part or a multi-part structure.

The stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed of any suitable buoyant material. Suitable buoyant materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed of macrosphere syntactic foam, microsphere syntactic foam, thermoplastic syntactic foams, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed of coated styrofoam, styrofoam, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 1140, 1240, 1340, 1440, a second end 1142, 1242, 1342, 1442, a first side 1144, 1244, 1344, 1444 and/or a second side 1146, 1246, 1346, 1446 of the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 to attach or secure the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B & 12-14). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, cylindrical, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid or cylindrical. (Id.).

The stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1144, 1244, 1344, 1444 to the second side 1146, 1246, 1346, 1446 of the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1144, 1244, 1344, 1444 to the second side 1146, 1246, 1346, 1446 of the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1144, 1244, 1344, 1444 to the second side 1146, 1246, 1346, 1446 of the stabilizer float 1138, 1238, 1338, 1438 for a larger variant.

Side Float(s)

The side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 should be constructed to be disposed within or integral with the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and/or second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 comprises a first end 1154, 1254, 1354, 1454, a second end 1156, 1256, 1356, 1456, a first side 1158, 1258, 1358, 1458, a second side 1160, 1260, 1360, 1460, a first surface 1162, 1262, 1362, 1462, and a second surface 1164, 1264, 1364, 1464.

The side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape.

The side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 and side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 are integral with the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 and the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be separate structures, wherein the side floats) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be attached to or secured to the first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 and the second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed of any suitable buoyant material. Suitable buoyant materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed of macrosphere syntactic foam, microsphere syntactic foam, thermoplastic syntactic foams, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed of coated styrofoam, styrofoam, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 1154, 1254, 1354, 1454, a second end 1156, 1256, 1356, 1456, a first side 1158, 1258, 1358, 1458 and/or a second side 1160, 1260, 1360, 1460 of the side floats) 1152, 1252, 1352, 1452 to attach or secure the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B & 12-14). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, cylindrical, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid or cylindrical. (Id.).

Redirecting Platform

The redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 should be constructed to redirect a large wave and/or high tide offshore.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 further comprises a redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 and a rotor means for redirecting platform 1186, 1286, 1386, 1486.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 comprises a first end 1172, 1272, 1372, 1472, a second end 1174, 1274, 1374, 1474, a first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476, a second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478, a first surface 1180, 1280, 1380, 1480, and a second surface 1182, 1282, 1382, 1482.

The redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be a variation of a cuboid shape.

The redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed of a fluorine-based plastic. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 is selected from the fluorine-based plastics consisting of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (EFTE), fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and combinations thereof.

The redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 to the second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478 of the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 to the second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478 of the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 to the second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478 of the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 for a larger variant.

Redirecting Platform Frame

The redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 should be constructed to deploy and retract the redirecting platform material.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 has a first end 1172, 1272, 1372, 1472, a second end 1174, 1274, 1374, 1474, a first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476, and a second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478.

In an embodiment, a first end 1172, 1272, 1372, 1472 of the redirecting platform material is attached to a first end 1172, 1272, 1372, 1472 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484, wherein a first side 1172, 1272, 1372, 1472 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 is rotationally attached to a first side 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416; and a second end 1174, 1274, 1374, 1474 of the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 is attached to a second end 1174, 1274, 1374, 1474 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484, wherein a first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 is rotationally attached to a second side 1124, 1224, 1324, 1424 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 is disposed along a second surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be constructed of any suitable materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

The redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 to the second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 to the second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1176, 1276, 1376, 1476 to the second side 1178, 1278, 1378, 1478 of the redirecting platform frame 1184, 1284, 1384, 1484 for a larger variant.

Rotor Means for Redirecting Platform

The rotor means for redirecting platform 1186, 1286, 1386, 1486 should be capable of reeling to deploy and retract the redirecting platform material.

The rotor means for redirecting platform 1186, 1286, 1386, 1486 may be any suitable rotor. Suitable rotors include, but are not limited to, crank rotors, electric (sealed) rotors, mechanical rotor, turbine rotors, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the rotor means for redirecting platform 1186, 1286, 1386, 1486 may be a mechanical rotor or a turbine rotor.

Conditioning Platform

The conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 should be constructed to condition a large wave and/or high tide offshore.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 further comprises a conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 comprises a first end 1190, 1290, 1390, 1490, a second end 1192, 1292, 1392, 1492, a first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494, a second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496, a first surface 1198, 1298, 1398, 1498, and a second surface 11100, 12100, 13100, 14100.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be offset from an edge of the second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and/or from an edge of the second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B, 12 & 13).

The conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be a variation of a cuboid shape.

The conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed of a fluorine-based plastic. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 is selected from the fluorine-based plastics consisting of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (EFTE), fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and combinations thereof.

The conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494 to the second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496 of the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494 to the second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496 of the redirecting platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494 to the second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496 of the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 for a larger variant.

In an embodiment, the second (upper) surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 forms a fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 with the first (upper) surface 1198, 1298, 1398, 1498 of the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. (See e.g., FIGS. 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 may be from about 90 degrees to about 180 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 may be from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 may be from about 130 degrees to about 140 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

In an embodiment, a vertical surface (not shown) forms an angle with the first (upper) surface 1198,1298, 1398, 1498 of the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. In an embodiment, the angle (not shown) may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the angle (not shown) may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the angle may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between).

Conditioning Platform Frame

The conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 should be constructed to support the conditioning platform material.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 has a first end 1190, 1290, 1390, 1490, a second end 1192, 1292, 1392, 1492, a first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494, and a second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be offset from an edge of the second end 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and/or from an edge of the second end 1120, 1220, 1320, 1420 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B, 12 & 13).

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be constructed of any suitable materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

The conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494 to the second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496 of the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494 to the second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496 of the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1194, 1294, 1394, 1494 to the second side 1196, 1296, 1396, 1496 of the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102 for a larger variant.

In an embodiment, the second (upper) surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 forms a fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 with the first (upper) surface 1198, 1298, 1398, 1498 of the conditioning platform frame 11102, 12102, 13102, 14102. (See e.g., 11A-11D & 12-14). In an embodiment, the fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 may be from about 90 degrees to about 180 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 may be from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the fourth angle 1136, 1236, 1336, 1436 may be from about 130 degrees to about 140 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

In an embodiment, a vertical surface (not shown) forms an angle with the first (upper) surface 1198, 1298, 1398, 1498 of the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. In an embodiment, the angle (not shown) may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the angle (not shown) may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the angle may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between).

Anchor

The anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 should be constructed to grip the ocean floor.

The anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be any suitable type of anchor. Suitable types include, but are not limited to, claw anchors, deadweight anchors, fluke-style anchor, fisherman anchors, grapnel anchors, high-holding power anchors, kedge anchors, light weight anchors, mushroom anchors, plow anchors, quickset anchors, screw anchors, spade anchors, stockless anchors, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B & 12-13). In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be a variation of a fisherman anchor or a kedge anchor. (Id.)

The anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cone, cube, cuboid, cylinder, pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, octagonal prism, square based pyramid, triangular based pyramid, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be a variation of a triangular prism.

In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be reelable or non-reelable.

In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be retractable or non-retractable.

In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure, a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be separate structures, wherein the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be connected to the first (upper) surface 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 or the second (lower) surface 1114, 1214, 1314, 1414 of the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402.

The anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, coated-steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may be constructed of concrete.

The anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may have any suitable texture to grip the ocean floor. Suitable textures include, but are not limited to, pebbled, slatted, smooth, waffle, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 may have a slatted texture.

Means for Reeling/Securing Anchor

The means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 should be capable of connecting the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 to the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402. In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 should be capable of connecting the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 to the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and maintaining the orientation of the third system 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 in an opposing position to a large wave and/or high tide.

In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 may reelable or non-reelable.

In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 may be retractable or non-retractable.

The means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 may comprise any suitable securing device. Suitable devises for the securing means include, but are not limited to, cables, ropes, straps, wires, and combinations thereof coupled with fasteners. In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 may comprise a double-joint rotating fastener to connect the anchor 11104, 12104, 13104, 14104 to the first portion of the structural frame 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402 and to maintain the third system 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 in the opposing position to the large wave and/or high tide.

In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 11106, 12106, 13106, 14106 may further comprise any suitable reeling device.

Optional Protective Screen/Trash Net

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 further comprises an optional protective screen/trash net 1166, 1266, 1366, 1466 and a protective screen/trash net frame 1168, 1268, 1368, 1468, wherein the protective screen/trash net 1166, 1266, 1366, 1466 is attached to the protective screen/trash net frame 1168, 1268, 1368, 1468 and a bottom surface along the protective screen/trash net frame 1168, 1268, 1368, 1468 is attached to a first (upper) surface 1126, 1226, 1326, 1426 and/or a second surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 to prevent large debris/trash from flowing across the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 and conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488. However, the protective screen/trash net 1166, 1266, 1366, 1466 does not prevent sediment contained within the water flow from flowing across the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470 or the conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488.

In an embodiment, the protective screen/trash net frame 1166, 1266, 1366, 1466 may be offset from an edge of the first end 1118, 1218, 1318, 1418 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 to be positioned more closely to the redirecting platform 1170, 1270, 1370, 1470. (See e.g., FIGS. 11B, 12 & 13).

In an embodiment, the first (upper) surface 1128, 1228, 1328, 1428 of the second portion of the structural frame 1116, 1216, 1316, 1416 forms a third angle 1134, 1234, 1334, 1434 with the protective screen/trash net 1166, 1266, 1366, 1466. In an embodiment, the third angle 1134, 1234, 1334, 1434 may be from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the third angle 1134, 1234, 1334, 1434 may be from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the third angle 1134, 1234, 1334, 1434 may be about 90 degrees.

Operation of Wave Dissecting and Redirecting System (Third System)

An operational concept of a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (third system) is shown in FIG. 15.

As shown in FIG. 15, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1500 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 1502 with anchors 15104, a second portion of the structural frame 1516 with a redirecting platform 1570 attached to a second end 1520 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516, and disposed between a first side 1522 and a second side 1524 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1500 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 1502 having a first end 1504 and a second end 1506, and first side 1508 and a second side 1510, and a plurality of anchors 15104, wherein the plurality of anchors 15104 may be connected to or integral with a bottom surface of the first portion of the structural frame 1502 to anchor the first portion of the structural frame 1502 to an ocean floor; a second portion of the structural frame 1516 having a first end 1518 and a second end 1520, a first side 1522 and a second side 1524, a redirecting platform 1570 attached to the second end 1520 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516 and disposed between the first side 1522 and the second side 1524 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516.

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1502 comprises a first end 1504, a second end 1506, a first side 1508, a second side 1510, a first (upper) surface 1512, and a second (lower) surface 1514.

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1516 comprises a first end 1518, a second end 1520, a first side 1522, a second side 1524, a first surface 1526, and a second surface 1528.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (third system) 1500 further comprises a stabilizer float 1534 disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame 1502 and/or disposed between the first side 1508 and the second side 1510 of the first portion of the structural frame 1502.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (third system) 1500 further comprises a side float 1552 disposed within or integral with the first side 1522 and/or the second side 1524 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1500 further comprises a conditioning platform 1588 attached to the second end 1506 of the first portion of the structural frame 1502 and at least partially disposed between the first side 1508 and the second side 1510 of the first portion of the structural frame 1502, and/or the second end 1520 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516 and at least partially disposed between the first side 1522 and the second side 1524 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1500 further comprises a protective screen/trash net 1566 attached to the first surface 1526 and/or the second surface 1528 of the second portion of the structural frame 1516.

As shown in FIG. 15, the operational concept of the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 1500 illustrates a cross-section of a first wave 15108 (before flowing through the third system 1500) being dissected and redirected downward by the redirecting platform 1570 of the third system 1500 to run-down the first wave 15108 and upward by the conditioning platform 1588 of the third system 1500 to temper the oscillation of the first wave 15108. As shown in FIG. 15, a first portion of the first wave 15108 flows over a first (upper) surface 1580 of the redirecting platform 1570 of the third system 1500; and a second portion of the first wave 15108 flows downward at a second angle 1532 along a second (lower) surface 15100 of the redirecting platform 1570. In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 15108 flows downward at the second angle 1532 of less than or equal to about 60 degrees. In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 15108 flows downward at the second angle 1532 of less than or equal to about 45 degrees.

In an embodiment, the operational concept of the third system 1500 illustrates a second wave 15110 (after flowing through the third system 1500) after being dissected and redirected by the third system 1500. As shown in FIG. 15, a first portion of the first wave 15108 flows over and/or through the protective screen/trash net 1566 of the third system 1500 and a second portion of the first wave 15108 flows through a zone 15128 behind the third system 1500.

FIG. 15 illustrates a positive pressure zone 15120, a negative pressure zone 15122, and a reaction zone 15124 generating foam behind the third system 1500. FIG. 15 also illustrates a subsurface current momentum 15112 and an angle of reflection 15114 under the subsurface current momentum 15112, a forward falling angle 15116 of the first wave 15108 due to propagation (i.e., due to effect of air bubbles and redirection of flow by the third system 1500) and an irregular propagating angle 15118 caused by the third system 1500. The forward falling vector 15116 of the first wave 15108 falls on the redirecting platform 1570 of the third system 1500, creating a pressure redirecting angle. The pressure redirecting angle disrupts the forward falling angle 15116 of the first wave 15108 and creates the irregular propagating angle 15118.

The negative pressure zone 15122 disposed above the redirecting platform 1570 of the third system 1500 funnels water flow from the first portion of the first wave 15108 downward along the redirecting platform 1570 and the conditioning platform 1588 redirects water flow from the second portion of the first wave 15108 upward to reduce the energy and subsurface current momentum of the large wave and/or high tide. As shown in FIG. 15, the funneled first portions of the first wave 15108 and the redirected second portion of the first wave 15108 intercept each other in the zone 15126 behind and/or internal cavity 15126 within the third system 1500, reducing their combined energy and subsurface current momentum.

As a byproduct of the wave consumption process, the third system 1500 forms a zone 15128 behind the third system 1500 filled with air bubbles that are separated from the ocean water. When the wave momentum vectors push or pull on each other, a sliding surface forms due to differences in their respective flow velocities. At the boundary of the sliding surface, there will be negative pressure zones with evenly spread foam (i.e., dissolved air in the localized ocean water). Surface tension squeezes the dissolved air out of the localized ocean water.

The third system 1500 also forms a hydraulic head 15130 behind the third system 1500. A pressure boundary forms between the hydraulic head 15130 and the subsurface wave below the large wave and/or high tide. The head pressure of the hydraulic head 15130 is caused by effects of potential energy and gravity on the forward falling angle 15116. The subsurface pressure(s) of the subsurface water column (not shown) are caused by effects of gravity on the subsurface water column (i.e., density and weight of ocean water). The hydraulic head 15130 is transmitted downward towards the ocean floor until it intercepts the higher subsurface pressure(s) in the subsurface water column, reducing their combined energy, subsurface current momentum and velocity.

In an embodiment, the second wave 15110 has less than or equal to about 70% of the energy of the first wave 15108 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 15110 has less than or equal to about 60% of the energy of the first wave 15108 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 15110 has less than or equal to about 50% of the energy of the first wave 15108 (and any range or value there between).

In an embodiment, the second wave 15110 has less than or equal to less than or equal to about 70% of the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 15108 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 15108 has less than or equal to less than or equal to about 60% of the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 15110 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 15108 has less than or equal to less than or equal to about 50% of the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 15110 (and any range or value there between).

If desired, the energy(ies), subsurface current momentum(s) and velocity(ies) of the first wave 15108 before flowing through the third system 1500 and/or the second wave 15110 after flowing through the third system 1500, including the ocean floor gradient effects on the first wave 15108, may be calculated by applying a mathematical knowledge of fluid mechanics.

Wave Dissecting and Redirecting Equipment and System (Fourth System)

The present invention operates to dissect and redirect a large wave and/or high tide away from a prioritized ocean floor and/or coastal area. A top view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) is shown in FIG. 16A; a side perspective view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system), is shown in FIG. 16B. (See also FIGS. 16C-16D & 17-19).

Referring to FIGS. 16A-16D, and 17-19, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 with anchors 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104, a second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 with a redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 attached to a second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916, and disposed between a first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and a second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 having a first end 1604, 1704, 1804, 1904 and a second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906 and a first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908 and a second side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908, a plurality of anchors 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104, wherein the plurality of anchors 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be connected to a second (lower) surface 1614, 1714, 1814, 1914 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 to position the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 above an ocean floor; a second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 having a first end 1618, 1718, 1818, 1918 and a second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 and a first side 1622, 1720, 1820, 1920 and a second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924, a redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 attached to the second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 and disposed between the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 further comprises a stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902, and/or disposed between the first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908 and the second side 1610, 1720, 1810, 1910 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 further comprises a side float 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 disposed within or integral with the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922, and/or the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 further comprises a center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 disposed within or integral with the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916, and disposed between the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 further comprises a redirecting platform 1670, 1670′, 1770, 1770′, 1870, 1870′, 1970, 1970′ disposed between the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 further comprises a conditioning platform 1188, 1288, 1388, 1488 attached to the second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and at least partially disposed between the first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908 and the second side 1610, 1710, 1810, 1910 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902, and/or the second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 and at least partially disposed between the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

First Portion of Structural Frame

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 comprises a first end 1604, 1704, 1804, 1904, a second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906, a first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908, a second side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908, a first (upper) surface 1612, 1712, 1812, 1912 and a second (lower) surface 1614, 1714, 1814, 1914.

The first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1802 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be a variation of a thick cuboid shape. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be a variation of a thin cuboid shape.

The first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed as a hollow structure (see FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19), a solid structure, or a dense solid structure. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed as a hollow structure to permit a stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 to be disposed within the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902. (Id.). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 is integral with the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be separate structures, wherein the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be attached to or secured to the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902.

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 1604, 1704, 1804, 1904, a second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906, a first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908, and/or a second side 1610, 1710, 1810, 1910 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 to attach or secure a stabilizer float (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed to have an extension on a second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 to attach a conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid. (Id.).

The first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908 to the second side 1610, 1710, 1810, 1910 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908 to the second side 1610, 1710, 1810, 1910 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1608, 1708, 1808, 1908 to the second side 1610, 1710, 1810, 1910 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 for a larger variant.

Second Portion of Structural Frame

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 comprises a first end 1618, 1718, 1818, 1918, a second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920, a first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922, a second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924, a first surface 1626, 1726, 1826, 1926 and a second surface 1628, 1728, 1828, 1928.

In an embodiment, the first (upper) surface 1612, 1712, 1812, 1912 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 forms a first angle 1630, 1730, 1830, 1920 with the first surface 1626, 1726, 1826, 1926 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the first angle 1630, 1730, 1830, 1930 may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first angle 1630, 1730, 1830, 1930 may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first angle 1630, 1730, 1830, 1930 may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

In an embodiment, the first (upper) surface 1612, 1712, 1812, 1912 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 forms a second angle 1632, 1732, 1832, 1932 with the second (upper) surface 1628, 1728, 1828, 1928 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the second angle 1632, 1732, 1832, 1932 may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 1632, 1732, 1832, 1932 may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 1632, 1732, 1832, 1932 may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second angle 1632, 1732, 1832, 1932 may be from about 20 degrees to about 25 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

The second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be a variation of a triangular prism shape with a smaller extension of a variation of a triangular prism shape along a second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (Id.).

The second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed as a hollow structure. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed as a hollow structure to permit a portion of a first wave 20122 to flow through the fourth system 1600, 1700, 18001900. (Id.). (See also FIG. 20).

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed to have an extension to attach a conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid. (Id.).

The second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 to the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 to the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 to the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 for a larger variant.

Stabilizer Float

The stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 should be constructed to be disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902.

In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 comprises a first end 1640, 1740, 1840, 1940, a second end 1642, 1642, 1742, 1842, a first side 1644, 1744, 1844, 1944, a second side 1646, 1746, 1846, 1946, a first surface 1648, 1748, 1848, 1948, and a second surface 1650, 1750, 1850, 1950.

The stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be a variation of a thick cuboid shape. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be a variation of a thin cuboid shape.

The stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 is integral with the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938). In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be separate structures, wherein the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be attached to or secured to the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902.

In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed of any suitable buoyant material. Suitable buoyant materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed of macrosphere syntactic foam, microsphere syntactic foam, thermoplastic syntactic foams, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed of coated styrofoam, styrofoam, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 1640, 1740, 1840, 1940, a second end 1642, 1742, 1842, 1942, a first side 1644, 1744, 1844, 1944 and/or a second side 1648, 1748, 1848, 1948 of the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 to attach or secure the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, cylindrical, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid or cylindrical. (Id.).

The stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1644, 1744, 1844, 1944 to the second side 1646, 1746, 1846, 1946 of the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1644, 1744, 1844, 1944 to the second side 1646, 1746, 1846, 1946 of the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1644, 1744, 1844, 1944 to the second side 1646, 1746, 1846, 1946 of the stabilizer float 1638, 1738, 1838, 1938 for a larger variant.

Side Float(s)

The side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 should be constructed to be disposed within or integral with the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and/or second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 comprises a first end 1654, 1754, 1854, 1954, a second end 1656, 1756, 1856, 1956, a first side 1658, 1758, 1858, 1958, a second side 1660, 1760, 1860, 1960, a first surface 1662, 1762, 1862, 1962, and a second surface 1664, 1764, 1864, 1964.

The side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be a variation of a triangular prism shape with a smaller extension of a variation of a triangular prism shape along a second end 1656, 1756, 1856, 1956 of the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952. (Id.).

The side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 and side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 are integral with the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 and the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be separate structures, wherein the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be attached to or secured by the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed of any suitable buoyant material. Suitable buoyant materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed of macrosphere syntactic foam, microsphere syntactic foam, thermoplastic syntactic foams, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed of coated styrofoam, styrofoam, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 1654, 1754, 1854, 1954, a second end 1656, 1756, 1856, 1956, a first side 1658, 1758, 1858, 1958 and/or a second side 1660, 1760, 1860, 1960 of the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 to attach or secure the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, cylindrical, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid or cylindrical. (Id.).

Center Float

The center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 should be constructed to be disposed within or integral with the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and/or second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 comprises a first end 16110, 17110, 18110, 19110, a second end 16112, 17112, 18112, 19112, a first side 16114, 17114, 18114, 19114, a second side 16116, 17116, 18116, 19116, a first surface 16118, 17118, 18118, 19118, and a second surface 16120, 17120, 18120, 19120.

The center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be a variation of a thick triangular prism shape. In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be a variation of a thin triangular prism shape.

The center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916, side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 and/or the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be cast as a single structure (i.e., the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 are integral with the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 and the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108). In an embodiment, the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 and/or the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be separate structures, wherein the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 and/or the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be attached to or secured to the first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 and the second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the side float(s) 1652, 1752, 1852, 1952 and/or the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed of any suitable buoyant material. Suitable buoyant materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed of microsphere syntactic foam, microsphere syntactic foam, thermoplastic syntactic foams, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed of coated styrofoam, styrofoam, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 may be constructed to have one or more extensions on a first end 16110, 17110, 18110, 19110, a second end 16112, 17112, 18112, 19112, a first side 16114, 17114, 18114, 19114 and/or a second side 16116, 17116, 18116, 19116 of the center float 16108, 17108, 18108, 19108 to attach or secure the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). The extension may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cuboid, cylindrical, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the extension may be a cuboid or cylindrical. (Id.).

Redirection Platform

The redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 should be constructed to run-up a large wave and/or high tide offshore.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 further comprises a redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 and a rotor means for redirecting platform 1686, 1786, 1886, 1986.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 comprises a first end 1672, 1772, 1872, 1972, a second end 1674, 1774, 1874, 1974, a first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976, a second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978, a first surface 1680, 1780, 1880, 1980, and a second surface 1682, 1782, 1882, 1982.

The redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be a variation of a cuboid shape.

The redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed of a fluorine-based plastic. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 is selected from the fluorine-based plastics consisting of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (EFTE), fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and combinations thereof.

The redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 to the second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978 of the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 to the second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978 of the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 to the second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978 of the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 for a larger variant.

Redirecting Platform Frame

The redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 should be constructed to deploy and retract the redirecting platform material.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 has a first end 1672, 1772, 1872, 1972, a second end 1674, 1774, 1874, 1974, a first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976, and a second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978.

In an embodiment, a first end 1672, 1772, 1872, 1972 of the redirecting platform material is attached to a first end 1672, 1772, 1872, 1972 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984, wherein a first side 1672, 1772, 1872, 1972 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 is rotationally attached to a first side 1622, 1722, 1822, 1922 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916, and a second end 1674, 1774, 1874, 1974 of the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 is attached to a second end 1674, 1774, 1874, 1974 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984, wherein a first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 is rotationally attached to a second side 1624, 1724, 1824, 1924 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 is disposed along a second surface 1628, 1728, 1828, 1928 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be constructed of any suitable materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

The redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 to the second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 to the second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1676, 1776, 1876, 1976 to the second side 1678, 1778, 1878, 1978 of the redirecting platform frame 1684, 1784, 1884, 1984 for a larger variant.

Rotor Means for Redirecting Platform

The rotor means for redirecting platform 1686, 1786, 1886, 1986 should be capable of reeling to deploy and retract the redirecting platform material.

The rotor means for redirecting platform 1686, 1786, 1886, 1986 may be any suitable rotor. Suitable rotors include, but are not limited to, crank rotors, electric (sealed) rotors, mechanical rotor, turbine rotors, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the rotor means for redirecting platform 1686, 1786, 1886, 1986 may be a mechanical rotor or a turbine rotor.

Conditioning Platform

The conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 should be constructed to condition a large wave and/or high tide.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 further comprises a conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 comprises a first end 1690, 1790, 1890, 1990, a second end 1692, 1792, 1892, 1992, a first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994, a second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996, a first surface 1698, 1798, 1898, 1998, and a second surface 16100, 17100, 18100, 19100.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be offset from an edge of the second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and/or from an edge of the second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B, 17-19).

The conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cube, cuboid, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19). In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be a variation of a cuboid shape.

The conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure (see FIGS. 16A-16D & 17-19), a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed as a solid structure or a dense solid structure. (Id.).

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, non-biological materials (e.g., composites, and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed of composites, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed of a fluorine-based plastic. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 is selected from the fluorine-based plastics consisting of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (EFTE), fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and combinations thereof.

The conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994 to the second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996 of the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994 to the second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996 of the redirecting platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994 to the second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996 of the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988 for a larger variant.

In an embodiment, the second (upper) surface 1628, 1728, 1828, 1928 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 forms a third angle 1636, 1736, 1836, 1936 with the first (upper) surface 1698, 1798, 1898, 1998 of the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). In an embodiment, the third angle 1634, 1734, 1834, 1934 may be from about 90 degrees to about 180 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the third angle 1634, 1734, 1834, 1934 may be from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the third angle 1634, 1734, 1834, 1934 may be from about 130 degrees to about 140 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

In an embodiment, a vertical surface (not shown) forms an angle with the first (upper) surface 1698, 1798, 1898, 1998 of the conditioning platform 1688, 1788, 1888, 1988. In an embodiment, the angle (not shown) may be less than or equal to about 90 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the angle (not shown) may be less than or equal to about 60 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the angle may be less than or equal to about 45 degrees (and any range or value there between).

Conditioning Platform Frame

The conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 should be constructed to support the conditioning platform material.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 has a first end 1690, 1790, 1890, 1990, a second end 1692, 1792, 1892, 1992, a first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994, and a second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996.

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be offset from an edge of the second end 1606, 1706, 1806, 1906 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and/or from an edge of the second end 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B, 17-19).

In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be constructed as a single, a two-part or a multi-part structure.

The conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be constructed of any suitable materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, biological materials (e.g., bamboo and wood), non-biological materials (e.g., composites, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be constructed of composites, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, inox steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be constructed of a para-aramid synthetic fiber (e.g., Kevlar®).

The conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be constructed of any suitable size. Suitable sizes include, but are not limited to, from about 2 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between) across from the first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994 to the second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996 of the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be about 5 meters across from the first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994 to the second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996 of the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 for a smaller variant. In an embodiment, the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 may be about 50 meters across from the first side 1694, 1794, 1894, 1994 to the second side 1696, 1796, 1896, 1996 of the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102 for a larger variant.

In an embodiment, the second (upper) surface 1628, 1728, 1828, 1928 of the second portion of the structural frame 1616, 1716, 1816, 1916 forms a third angle 1636, 1736, 1836, 1936 with the first (upper) surface 1698, 1798, 1898, 1998 of the conditioning platform frame 16102, 17102, 18102, 19102. (See e.g., 16B & 17-19). In an embodiment, the third angle 1634, 1734, 1834, 1934 may be from about 90 degrees to about 180 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the third angle 1634, 1734, 1834, 1934 may be from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the third angle 1634, 1734, 1834, 1934 may be from about 130 degrees to about 140 degrees (and any range or value there between). (Id.).

Anchor

The anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 should be constructed to grip the ocean floor.

The anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be any suitable type of anchor. Suitable types include, but are not limited to, claw anchors, deadweight anchors, fluke-style anchor, fisherman anchors, grapnel anchors, high-holding power anchors, kedge anchors, light weight anchors, mushroom anchors, plow anchors, quickset anchors, screw anchors, spade anchors, stockless anchors, and variations thereof. (See e.g., FIGS. 16B & 17-19). In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be a variation of a fisherman anchor or a kedge anchor. (Id.)

The anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be constructed to be any suitable shape. Suitable shapes include, but are not limited to, cone, cube, cuboid, cylinder, pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, octagonal prism, square based pyramid, triangular based pyramid, triangular prism, and variations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be a variation of a triangular prism.

In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may reelable or non-reelable.

In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be retractable or non-retractable.

In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be constructed as a hollow structure, a solid structure, a dense solid structure, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be separate structures, wherein the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be connected to the first (upper) surface 1612, 1712, 1812, 1912 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 or the second (lower) surface 1614, 1714, 1814, 1914 of the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902.

The anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, non-biological materials (e.g., composites, concrete, metals and polymers), and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be constructed of composites, concrete, metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be constructed of metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum, coated-steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may be constructed of concrete.

The anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may have any suitable texture to grip the ocean floor. Suitable textures include, but are not limited to, pebbled, slatted, smooth, waffle, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 may have a slatted texture.

Means for Reeling/Securing Anchor

The means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 19106 should be capable of connecting the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 to the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902. In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 19106 should be capable of connecting the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 to the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and maintaining the orientation of the fourth system 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 in an opposing position to a large wave and/or high tide.

In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 19106 may reelable or non-reelable.

In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 19106 may be retractable or non-retractable.

The means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 18106 may comprise any suitable securing device. Suitable securing devices include, but are not limited to, cables, ropes, straps, wires, and combinations thereof coupled with fasteners. In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 19106 may comprise a double-joint rotating fastener to connect the anchor 16104, 17104, 18104, 19104 to the first portion of the structural frame 1602, 1702, 1802, 1902 and to maintain the fourth system 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 in the opposing position to the large wave and/or high tide.

In an embodiment, the means for reeling/securing anchor 16106, 17106, 18106, 19106 may further comprise any suitable reeling device.

Optional Protective Screen/Trash Net

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2000 further comprises an optional protective screen/trash net 2066 and a protective screen/trash net frame 2068 (not shown), wherein the protective screen/trash net 2066 is attached to the protective screen/trash net frame 2068 (not shown) and a bottom surface along the protective screen/trash net frame 2068 (not shown) is attached to a first (upper) surface 2012 of the second portion of the structural frame 2002 and/or a first (upper) surface 2026 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016 to prevent large debris/trash from flowing across the redirecting platform 2070 and conditioning platform 2088. However, the protective screen/trash net 2066 does not prevent sediment contained within the water flow from flowing across the redirecting platform 2070 or the conditioning platform 2088. In an embodiment, an upper surface along the protective screen/trash net frame 2068 (not shown) is attached to the first (upper) surface 2026 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016 and/or the rotor means for redirecting platform 2086 to prevent large debris/trash from flowing across the redirecting platform 2070 and conditioning platform 2088

Operation of Wave Dissecting and Redirecting System (Fourth System)

An operational concept of a side view of an exemplary wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (fourth system) is shown in FIG. 20.

As shown in FIG. 20, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2000 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 2002 with anchors 20104, a second portion of the structural frame 2016 with a redirecting platform 2070 attached to a second end 2020 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016, and disposed between a first side 2022 and a second side 2024 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2000 comprises a first portion of a structural frame 2002 having a first end 2004 and a second end 2006 and a first side 2008 and a second side 2008, a plurality of anchors 20104, wherein the plurality of anchors 20104 may be connected to a second (lower) surface 2014 of the first portion of the structural frame 2002 to position the first portion of the structural frame 2002 above an ocean floor; a second portion of the structural frame 2016 having a first end 2018 and a second end 2020 and a first side 2020 and a second side 2024, a redirecting platform 2070 attached to the second end 2020 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016 and disposed between the first side 2022 and the second side 2024 of the second portion of the structural frame 2002.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (fourth system) 2000 further comprises a stabilizer float 2034 disposed within or integral with the first portion of the structural frame 2002, and/or disposed between the first side 2008 and the second side 2010 of the first portion of the structural frame 2002.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (fourth system) 2000 further comprises a side float 2052 disposed within or integral with the first side 2022, and/or the second side 2024 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting (fourth system) 2000 further comprises a center float 20108 disposed within or integral with the second portion of the structural frame 2016, and disposed between the first side 2022 and the second side 2024 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2000 further comprises a conditioning platform 2088 attached to the second end 2006 of the first portion of the structural frame 2002 and at least partially disposed between the first side 2008 and the second side 2010 of the first portion of the structural frame 2002, and/or the second end 2020 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016 and at least partially disposed between the first side 2022 and the second side 2024 of the second portion of the structural frame 2016.

As shown in FIG. 20, the operational concept of the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2000 illustrates a cross-section of a first wave 20122 (before flowing through the fourth system 2000) being dissected, and directed upward or downward by the redirecting platform 2070′, 2070 of the fourth system 2000 to run-up or run-down portions of the first wave 20122. The portion of the first wave 20122 that is directed downward by the redirecting platform 2070 (through the internal cavity of the fourth system 2000) is redirected upward by the conditioning platform 2088 of the fourth system to temper oscillation of the first wave 20122. As shown in FIG. 20, a first portion of the first wave 20122 flows over a first (upper) surface 2080′ of a first portion of the redirecting platform 2070′ of the fourth system 2000; and a second portion of the first wave 20122 flows downward at a second angle 2032 along a second (lower) surface 2082 of a second portion of the redirecting platform 2070. In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 20122 flows downward at the second angle 2032 of less than or equal to about 60 degrees. In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 20122 flows downward at the second angle 2032 of less than or equal to about 45 degrees.

In an embodiment, the redirecting platform 2070′, 2070 of the fourth system 2000 functions as dissecting blade on a forward momentum of the first wave 20122. In an embodiment, the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 is redirected as a first portion of the first wave 20122 and a second portion of the first wave 20122. In an embodiment, the first portion of the first wave 20122 is less than or equal to less than or equal to about 80% of the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first portion of the first wave 20122 is less than or equal to less than or equal to about 70% of the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the first portion of the first wave 20122 is less than or equal to less than or equal to about 60% of the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between).

In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 20122 is less than or equal to about 60% of the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 20122 is less than or equal to about 40% of the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second portion of the first wave 20122 is less than or equal to about 30% of the forward momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between).

The redirecting platform 2070′, 2070 also functions as a dissecting blade on subsurface currents of the first wave 20122. In an embodiment, the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 20122 is redirected as a first portion of the first wave 20122 and a second portion of the first wave 20122.

In an embodiment, the operational concept of the fourth system 2000 illustrates a second wave (after flowing through the fourth system 2000) after being dissected and redirected by the fourth system 2000. As shown in FIG. 20, a first portion of the first wave 20122 flows over a first (upper) surface 2080 of the redirecting platform 2070 of the fourth system 2000 and a second portion of the first wave 20122 flows through a reaction zone 20138 behind the fourth system 2000.

FIG. 20 illustrates a positive pressure zone 20134, a negative pressure zone 20136 and a reaction zone 20138 generating foam behind the fourth system 2000. FIG. 20 also illustrates a subsurface current momentum 20126 and an angle of reflection 20128 under the subsurface current momentum 20128, a forward falling angle 20130 of the first wave 20122 due to propagation (i.e., due to effect of air bubble and redirection of flow by the fourth system 2000) and an irregular propagating angle 20132 caused by the fourth system 2000.

The negative pressure zone 20136 disposed behind the first portion of the redirecting platform 2070′ of the fourth system 2000 funnels water flow from the first portion of the first wave 20122 downward behind the fourth system 2000 and the conditioning platform 2088 redirects water flow from the second portion of the first wave 20122 upward to reduce the energy, subsurface current momentum and velocity of the large wave and/or high tide. As shown in FIG. 20, the funneled first portion of the first wave 20122 and the redirected second portion of the first wave intercept each other in the zone 20140 behind and/or internal cavity 20140 within the fourth system 2000, reducing their combined energy, subsurface current momentum and velocity.

As a byproduct of the wave consumption process, the fourth system 2000 forms a zone 20142 behind the fourth system 2000 filled with air bubbles that are separated from the ocean water. When the wave momentum vectors push or pull on each other, a sliding surface forms due to differences in their respective flow velocities. At the boundary of the sliding surface, there will be negative pressure zones with evenly spread foam (i.e., dissolved air in the localized ocean water). Surface tension squeezes the dissolved air out of the localized ocean water.

The fourth system 2000 also forms a hydraulic head 20144 behind the fourth system 2000. A pressure boundary forms between the hydraulic head 20144 and the subsurface wave below the large wave and/or high tide. The head pressure of the hydraulic head 20144 is caused by effects of potential energy and gravity on the forward falling angle 20130. The subsurface pressure(s) of the subsurface water column (not shown) are caused by effects of gravity on the subsurface water column (i.e., density and weight of ocean water). The hydraulic head 20144 is transmitted downward towards the ocean floor until it intercepts the higher subsurface pressure(s) in the subsurface water column, reducing their combined energy, subsurface current momentum and velocity.

In an embodiment, the second wave 20124 has less than or equal to about 70% of the energy of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 20124 has less than or equal to about 60% of the energy of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 20124 has less than or equal to about 50% of the energy of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between).

In an embodiment, the second wave 20124 has less than or equal to less than or equal to about 70% of the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 20124 has less than or equal to less than or equal to about 60% of the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the second wave 20124 has less than or equal to less than or equal to about 50% of the subsurface current momentum of the first wave 20122 (and any range or value there between).

If desired, the energy(ies), subsurface current momentum(s) and velocity(ies) of the first wave 20122 before flowing through the fourth system 2000 and/or the second wave 20124 after flowing through the fourth system 2000, including the ocean floor gradient effects on the first wave 20122, may be calculated by applying a mathematical knowledge of fluid mechanics.

Layout of Optional Open Dike Equipment and System (First System)

In an embodiment, an open dike equipment and system (first system) may be arranged in a layout at depth(s) on or near an ocean floor at distance(s) from a prioritized ocean floor and/or coastal area to dissipate large waves and/or high tide offshore. In an embodiment, the depth(s) may be estimated from historical (and stimulated) standard tide variant(s) and anticipated amplitude(s) (height) of large waves and high tide. In an embodiment, the distance(s) may be calculated by fluid capacity of areas using ocean floor geographical and resonance data such that energy and water volume of a large wave may be absorbed in the areas behind the layout. The area serves to function as a detention lake. Ideally, the area defining the detention lake would have little to no damageable property. Obviously, coastal areas with a long shallow coastline have more options for potential layouts than those with a short deep coastline.

In an embodiment, the open dike system may be arranged in a layout, wherein the open dike system (first system) may be positioned at an angle greater than or equal to about 80 degrees (and any range or value there between) to a direction for a large wave. In an embodiment, the open dike system (first system) may be positioned at an angle from about 80 degrees to about 150 degrees (and any range or value there between) to the direction for the large wave. In an embodiment, the open dike system (first system) may be positioned at an angle from about 90 degrees to about 120 degrees (and any range or value there between) to the direction for the large wave.

For coastal areas having large waves and high tide, a plurality of optional open dike equipment and system (first system) 2104, 2204 may be arranged as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.

The optional open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 may be arranged in any suitable layout for the local topography, historical storm data, and regional tide conditions. Suitable layouts include, but are not limited to, dual sided chevrons or rows, single sided chevrons or rows, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the layout of the plurality of optional open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 is selected from the group consisting of dual sided, asymmetric chevrons, dual sided asymmetric rows, dual sided symmetric chevrons, dual sided symmetric rows, single sided rows, single sided chevrons, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the layout of the plurality of optional open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 may be a row offset from a coastal area 2138 as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.

FIGS. 21 and 22B illustrate a cross-sectional side view of an exemplary layout of an optional open dike equipment and system (first system) 2104, 2204 and a wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2206, 2108, 2208, 2110, 2210. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the plurality of wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2206, 2108, 2208, 2110, 2210 may be arranged in a first layout at one or more first distances 2118, 2122, 2126 from a coastal area 2138 to run-up the large waves and/or high tide water offshore; and the plurality of optional open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 may be arranged in a second layout at one or more second distances 2114 from a coastal area 2138 to dissipate large wave and/or high tide water offshore. In an embodiment, the one or more first distances 2118, 2122, 2126 begin at a first golden distance 2134 from the coastal area 2138, and the one or more second distances 2114 begin at a second golden distance 2136 from the coastal area 2138.

FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate a first wave 2102, 2202 flowing over and through the second system 2104, 2204, the third system 2106, 2206, the fourth system 2110, 2210 and an optional fourth system 2104, 2204. In an embodiment, the first wave 2102 has a first amplitude 2112 after flowing over and through the second system 2106, 2206, a second amplitude 2116 after flowing over and through the third system 2108, 2208, a third amplitude 2124 after flowing over and through the third system 2110, 2210, and a fourth amplitude 2124 before flowing over and through the optional first system 2104, 2204. In an embodiment, the fourth amplitude 2124 may be less than or equal to a high tide level 2128. In an embodiment, the fourth amplitude 2124 may be from about the low tide level 2130 to about the high tide level 2128.

Layout of Wave Dissecting and Redirecting Equipment and System (Second, Third and Fourth Systems)

In an embodiment, a wave dissection and redirecting equipment and system (second system, third system, and fourth system) may be arranged in a second layout at depth(s) on or near an ocean floor at distance(s) from a prioritized ocean floor and/or coastal area to run-up a large wave and/or high tide water offshore. In an embodiment, the depth(s) may be estimated from historical (and stimulated) standard tide variant(s) and anticipated amplitude(s) (height) of a large waves and high tide. In an embodiment, the distance(s) may be calculated by fluid capacity of area(s) using ocean floor geographical and resonance data such that energy and water volume of a large wave may be absorbed in the area(s) behind the layout. The area(s) serve(s) to function as a detention lake(s). Ideally, the area(s) defining the detention lake(s) would have little to no damageable property. Obviously, coastal areas with a long shallow coastline have more options for potential layouts than those with a short deep coastline.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system may be arranged in a layout, wherein wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, and fourth system) may be positioned at an angle greater than or equal to about 80 degrees (and any range or value there between) to a direction for a large wave. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, and fourth system) may be positioned at an angle from about 80 degrees to about 150 degrees (and any range or value there between) to the direction for the large wave. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, and fourth system) may be positioned at an angle from about 90 degrees to about 120 degrees (and any range or value there between) to the direction for the large wave.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) may be arranged in a layout at a depth on or near the ocean floor at high tide. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) may be entirely submerged on the ocean floor or partially submerged between the ocean floor and the ocean surface at high tide. In an embodiment, the depths may be from about 30 meters to about 80 meters (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the depths may be from about 45 meters to about 55 meters (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the depth may be about 50 meters.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) may be arranged in a layout at a depth between the ocean floor and the ocean surface at high tide. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) may be entirely submerged on the ocean floor or partially submerged between the ocean floor and the ocean surface at high tide. In an embodiment, the depths may be from about 15 meters to about 50 meters (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the depths may be from about 25 meters to about 35 meters (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the depth may be about 30 meters.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) may be arranged in a layout at a depth at or near the ocean surface at high tide. In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) may be entirely submerged or partially submerged at or near the ocean surface at high tide. In an embodiment, the depths may be from about 0 meters to about 20 meters (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the depths may be from about 0 meters to about 10 meters (and any range or value there between). In an embodiment, the depth may be from about 0 meters about 5 meters.

For coastal areas having large waves and high tide, a plurality of wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210 may be arranged as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.

The wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210 may be arranged in any suitable layout for the local topography, historical storm data, and regional tide conditions. Suitable layouts include, but are not limited to, dual sided chevrons or rows, single sided chevrons or rows, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the layout of the plurality of wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210 is selected from the group consisting of dual sided, asymmetric chevrons, dual sided asymmetric rows, dual sided symmetric chevrons, dual sided symmetric rows, single sided rows, single sided chevrons, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the layout of the plurality of wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210 may be a plurality of rows offset from a coastal area 2138 as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.

FIGS. 21 and 22B illustrate a cross-sectional side view of an exemplary layout of an optional open dike equipment and system (first system) 2104, 2204 and a wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the plurality of wave dissecting and redirecting equipment and system (second system, third system, and fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210 may be arranged in a first layout at one or more first distances 2118, 2122, 2126 from a coastal area 2138 to run-up the large waves and/or high tide water offshore; and the plurality of the optional open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 may be arranged in a second layout at one or more second distances 2114 from a coastal area 2138 to dissipate large wave and/or high tide water offshore. In an embodiment, the one or more first distances 2118, 2122, 2126 begin at a first golden distance 2134 from the coastal area 2138, and the one or more second distances 2114 begin at a second golden distance 2136 from the coastal area 2138.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 2106, 2206 may be positioned at a depth on or near the ocean floor at a second distance 2118 from a coastal area 2138 to run-up the large wave and/or high tide water offshore, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 2108, 2208 may be positioned at a depth between the ocean floor and the ocean surface at a third distance 2122 from the coastal area 2138 to run-up the large wave and/or high tide offshore; and the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2110, 2210 may be positioned at a depth at or near the ocean surface at a fourth distance 2126 from the coastal area 2138 to run-up the large wave and/or high tide water offshore.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system) 2106, 2206 may be positioned at a second distance 2118 such that a large wave output from the second system 2106, 2206 may be input to the third system 2108, 2208; and the wave dissecting and redirecting system (third system) 2108, 2208 may be positioned at a third distance 2122 such that the large wave output from the third system 2108, 2208 may be input to the fourth system 2110, 2210.

In an embodiment, the wave dissecting and redirecting system (fourth system) 2110, 2210 may be positioned at a fourth distance 2126 from the coastal area 2138. In an embodiment, the fourth distance 2126 begins at a first golden distance 2134 from the coastal area 2138.

In an embodiment, the first area behind the second system 2106, 2206, third system 2108, 2208, and fourth system 2110, 2210 serves as a large detention lake to dissipate the large wave and/or high tide offshore. In an embodiment, the first area behind the second system 2106, 2206, third system 2108, 2208, and fourth system 2110, 2210 (and in front of the optional first system 2104, 2204) serves as a first detention lake to dissipate the large wave and/or high tide offshore.

In an embodiment, the optional open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 may be positioned at a first distance 2114 from the coastal area 2138. In an embodiment, the first distance 2114 begins at a second golden distance 2136 from the coastal area 2138.

In an embodiment, the second area behind the first system 2104, 2204 serves to function as a second detention lake to dissipate the large wave and/or high tide offshore.

Method of Using the Open Dike and Wave Dissecting and Redirecting Equipment and System

In an embodiment, a method of using an open dike system and wave dissecting and redirecting system comprising the steps of a) using one or more wave dissecting and redirecting system (second system, third system, fourth system) 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210, as described above, and optionally one or more open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204, as described above; b) positioning the one or more wave dissecting and redirecting system 2106, 2108, 2110, 2206, 2208, 2210 in a first layout at one or more depths on or near an ocean floor 2132 at one or more first distances 2118, 2122, 2126 from a coastal area 2138; c) optionally positioning the one or more open dike system (first system) 2104, 2204 in a second layout at one or more depths on or near the ocean floor 2132 at one or more second distances 2114 from the coastal area 2138; d) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow energy to less than or equal to about 60%.

In an embodiment, the method further comprises the step of: e) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 60%.

In an embodiment, the method further comprises the step of: f) reducing a large wave 2112 and or high tide 2128 inflow volume to less than or equal to about 40% while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 90%.

In an embodiment, the optional second layout in step c) is selected from the group consisting of dual sided, asymmetric chevrons, dual sided asymmetric rows, dual sided symmetric chevrons, dual sided symmetric rows, single sided rows, single sided chevrons, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the optional second layout in step c) is a curved row. In an embodiment, the optional second layout in step c) is a series of concentric curved rows.

In an embodiment, the one or more depths in step b) is from about 0 meters to about 60 meters. In an embodiment, the one or more first distances 2118, 2122, 2126 in step b) begin at a first golden distance 2138 from the coastal area.

In an embodiment, the optional one or more depths in step c) is from about 0 meters to about 60 meters. In an embodiment, the optional one or more second distances 2114 in step c) begin at a second golden distance 2136 from the coastal area.

In an embodiment, step d) comprises: d) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high 2128 tide inflow energy to less than or equal to about 70%. In an embodiment, step d) comprises: d) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow energy to less than or equal to about 60%. In an embodiment, step d) comprises: d) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow energy to less than or equal to about 50%.

In an embodiment, the step e) comprises: e) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 70%. In an embodiment, the step e) comprises: e) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 60%. In an embodiment, the step e) comprises: e) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow subsurface current momentum to less than or equal to about 50%.

In an embodiment, the step f) comprises: f) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow volume inland to less than or equal to about 40% while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 90%. In an embodiment, the step f) comprises: f) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow volume inland to less than or equal to about 30% while maintaining outflow volume at greater than or equal to about 95%. In an embodiment, the step f) comprises: f) reducing the large wave 2112 and/or high tide 2128 inflow volume inland from about 20% to about 40% while maintaining outflow volume from about 90% to about 100%.

In the foregoing description of certain embodiments, specific terminology has been resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes other technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar technical purpose. Terms (e.g., “outer” and “inner,” “upper” and “lower,” “first” and “second,” “internal” and “external,” “above” and “below” and the like) are used as words of convenience to provide reference points and, as such, are not to be construed as limiting terms.

The embodiments set forth herein are presented to best explain the present invention and its practical application and to thereby enable those skilled in the art to make and utilize the invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the foregoing description has been presented for the purpose of illustration and example only. The description as set forth is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching without departing from the spirit and scope of the following claims. The invention is specifically intended to be as broad as the claims below and their equivalents.

Also, the various embodiments described above may be implemented in conjunction with other embodiments, e.g., aspects of one embodiment may be combined with aspects of another embodiment to realize yet other embodiments. Further, each independent feature or component of any given assembly may constitute an additional embodiment.

Definitions

As used herein, the terms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” mean one or more, unless the context dictates otherwise.

As used herein, the term “about” means the stated value plus or minus a margin of error or plus or minus 10% if no method of measurement is indicated.

As used herein, the term “or” means “and/or” unless explicitly indicated to refer to alternatives only or if the alternatives are mutually exclusive.

As used herein, the terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and “comprise” are open ended transition terms used to transition from a subject recited before the term to one or more elements recited after the term, where the element or elements listed after the transition term are not necessarily the only elements that make up the subject.

As used herein, the terms “containing,” “contains,” and “contain” have the same open ended meaning as “comprising,” “comprises,” and “comprise,” provided above.

As used herein, the terms “having,” “has,” and “have” have the same open ended meaning as “comprising,” “comprises,” and “comprise,” provided above.

As used herein, the terms “including,” “includes,” and “include” have the same open ended meaning as “comprising,” “comprises,” and “comprise,” provided above.

As used herein, the phrase “consisting of” is a closed transition term used to transition from a subject recited before the term to one or more material elements recited after the term, where the material element or elements listed after the transition term are the only material elements that make up the subject.

As used herein, the term “simultaneously” means occurring at the same time or about the same time, including concurrently.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

All patents and patent applications, articles, reports, and other documents cited herein are fully incorporated by reference to the extent they are not inconsistent with this invention.

Number	Date	Country	Kind
14837158	Aug 2015	US	national
PCT/US2016/040374	Jun 2016	US	national
PCTUS2016/040616	Jul 2016	US	national

WAVE DISSECTING AND REDIRECTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM TO LIMIT EFFECTS OF TIDE ON COASTAL AREAS

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