Method and apparatus for scavenging and using energy caused...

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2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Thompson, Jewel (Department: 2855)

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Tire, tread or roadway

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11013327

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus to scavenge energy caused by changes in interior pressure of a container, including at least one flexible chamber containing a fluid at a predetermined pressure; a piezoelectric element coupled to the flexible chamber so as to generate electricity when the flexible chamber is flexed by a change in interior pressure of the container.

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