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Jaw powered electric generator

US9044291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2012
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B71/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electric generator powered by the opening and closing of a user's jaw. In one embodiment, a portion of an electric generator is mechanically stressed by a user's teeth when the user opens or closes his jaw. The mechanical stress is converted to electric energy and may be stored in a battery or power an electric device. In another embodiment, a magnet is passed through a coil when the user opens or closes his jaw to generate electric energy.

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