Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Schuberg, Darren (Department: 2834)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
C310S328000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07057330
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with one aspect of the present exemplary embodiment, an energy generation device is provided. A base is fixedly secured to a source of mechanical energy of an oscillatory nature. At least one mass is movably suspended relative to the base. First and second members movably suspend the at least one mass relative to the base. The first and second flexible members convert mechanical energy from oscillations emitted by the source of mechanical energy into electrical signals.
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Buhler Steven A.
Fitch John S.
Shrader Eric J.
Aguirrechea J.
Fay Sharpe Fagan Minnich & McKee LLP
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
Schuberg Darren
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