Scalable tubular mechanical energy harvesting device

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2007-12-20

2009-12-08

Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C310S339000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07629727

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to devices and methods for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy to power electronic devices. Some embodiments include one or more piezoelectric fibers disposed on a flexible central body capable of elastically deforming under an applied force. The piezoelectric fibers can be in electrical communication with one or more electrodes adapted to harvest electrical energy from the piezoelectric fiber and provide such energy to an external circuit. Some embodiments can also include one or more diodes interposed between the electrode and the external circuit.

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