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Method and device for collecting electrostatic charge from the atmosphere

US8508907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05F7/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device collects electrostatic charge from the atmosphere and stores the electrostatic charge for further use. The device includes a primary array including a plurality of electrically-conducting collectors, a plurality of electrically-conducting inductors, a charge regulator, and a charge storage device. A secondary array can be added to improve the efficiency of the primary array.

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