Waveless hull
OwnerRichard S. Norekinventor
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Abstract
A vessel hull that does not create bow, stern, or transverse waves when moving through the water having an exterior surface that has a substantially constant cross-section along the length of the hull, and an interior surface that substantially encloses a flow channel for the length of the hull, the interior surface forming a converging-diverging diffuser. One standing half wave is contained within the hull, and no waves are generated outside the hull. The hull operates most efficiently at higher speeds, and has broad applications, including torpedo, submarine, destroyer, freighter, tanker, and other hull types.
Claims18
A hull for vessels comprising an exterior surface, an interior surface under the hull's waterline and propulsion means, wherein
- said exterior surface has a substantially constant cross section along the length of the hull,
- said interior surface substantially encloses a flow channel for the length of the hull, the interior surface further comprising a converging-diverging diffuser, and
- said propulsion means is at least one of a water-jet drive, sail, air injection into the flow channel at the diverging portion of the diffuser, and electromagnetic thruster.
A submarine hull comprising
- an exterior surface and
- an interior surface, wherein said exterior surface has a substantially constant cross section along the length of the hull, and said interior surface substantially encloses a flow channel for the length of the hull, said interior surface further comprising a converging-diverging diffuser, and
- a substantially waveless sail, wherein said sail has an exterior surface that has a substantially constant cross section along the length of the sail, and an interior surface enclosing a flow channel for the length of the sail, said interior surface comprising a converging-diverging diffuser.
A submarine hull comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein
- said exterior surface has a substantially constant cross section along the length of the hull, and
- said interior sure substantially encloses a flow channel for the length of the hull, said interior surface further comprising a converging-diverging diffuser and a propulsion means comprising a water inlet in the converging portion of the diffuser, a pump, and a water outlet in the diverging portion of the diffuser.
A hull for vessels comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface under the hull's waterline and a non-propeller propulsion means, wherein
- said exterior surface has a substantially constant cross section along the length of the hull, and
- said interior surface substantially encloses a flow channel for the length of the hull, the interior surface further comprising a converging-diverging diffuser.
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