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Energy harvester for wildlife monitor

US10292587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2016
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P60/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Implementations of energy harvester systems may include: an accumulator having an air bladder separated from water by a membrane; one or more hydro turbines coupled with the accumulator; two or more check valves each coupled with one of the one or more hydro turbines; a system battery coupled to the power conditioner; and an electronic load coupled to the system batter through the power conditioner; wherein the two or more check valves are configured to be in contact with water.

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