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Method and apparatus for generating power from voltage gradients at sediment-water interfaces

  • US 6,913,854 B1
  • Filed: 10/20/2000
  • Issued: 07/05/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/23/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for generating energy at the interface of aquatic sediment and seawater comprising:

  • a first anode electrode embedded within the aquatic sediment;

    a second cathode electrode positioned within the seawater and above the aquatic sediment;

    rig means for maintaining the relative positions of the anode and cathode electrodes; and

    electrical leads extending from the anode and cathode electrodes to a load.

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