Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Dougherty, Thomas M. (Department: 2834)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
C310S316010, C310S318000, C310S319000, C310S339000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06995496
ABSTRACT:
A method of extracting power includes coupling a transducer that converts mechanical power to electrical power to a disturbance; coupling an electrical circuit to the transducer such that a peak voltage experienced by the transducer is greater than two times higher than any peak voltage of an open circuit transducer due to the disturbance alone; extracting power from the transducer using the electrical circuit, and storing extracted power. Power is extracted from the transducer and applied to the transducer during different intervals in the course of the disturbance. A system for extracting power includes a transducer, an electrical circuit, and a storage element for storing extracted power.
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Bent Aaron A.
Ghandi Kaymar
Hagood, IV Nesbitt W.
Leehey Jonathan R.
Continuum Photonics, Inc.
Dougherty Thomas M.
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds P.C.
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