Ambient energy powered electronic gaskets
US9578748B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R21/133
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an embodiment, set forth by way of example and not limitation, an ambient energy powered electronic gasket includes an insulating gasket body adapted to engage a surface of a powered device, and an electronic circuit enclosed within the gasket body including a DC power supply powered by an ambient energy source related to the powered device with which it is engaged. The ambient energy source can be an AC power source, electromagnetic energy, mechanical, heat, chemical, fluid flow, etc., by way of non-limiting examples.
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