Circuits for electroactive polymer generators

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Tso, Edward (Department: 2858)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Capacitor charging or discharging

Reexamination Certificate

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07977923

ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a generator with an electroactive polymer transducer. The transducer has a capacitance that varies with deflection of a polymer included in the transducer. The generator also includes a generator circuit, coupled to the electroactive polymer transducer, that includes a capacitor. The generator circuit is configured such that the capacitor collects electrical energy from the electroactive polymer transducer in response to a change in capacitance of the polymer.

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