Stacked piezoelectric energy harvester
US12120959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0551
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present application relates to stacked piezoelectric energy harvesters that include compliant layers between piezoelectric layers. The energy harvesters are useful in various structures and devices, including tissue-stimulating implants, such as spinal fusion implants. The present application also relates to methods of increasing the power output of a piezoelectric energy harvester through the inclusion of compliant layers.
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