Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Reciprocating
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-09
2011-10-04
Gonzalez, Julio (Department: 2839)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Dynamoelectric
Reciprocating
C310S339000, C290S00100C
Reexamination Certificate
active
08030807
ABSTRACT:
An ambient energy harvesting system, and method of use thereof, includes a magnetic flux-generating assembly (28), a coil (30) positioned adjacent to the magnetic flux-generating assembly (28), and a cantilevered arm (24). Vibration of the cantilevered arm (24) enables relative movement between the magnetic flux-generating assembly (28) and the coil (30) to generate an electric current in the coil (30). An effective flexible length (L) of the cantilevered arm (24) is selected such that applied kinetic energy causes the cantilevered arm (24) to vibrate at approximately its resonant frequency.
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Gieras Jacek F.
Huzmezan Mihai
Oh Jae-Hyuk
Sane Hashad S.
Chubb International Holdings Limited
Gonzalez Julio
Kinney & Lange , P.A.
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