Athletic activity monitoring device with energy capture

US9947852B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Summer L. Schneider · Portland, US
• Vikram Malhotra · Portland, US
• Jamian R. Cobbett · Portland, US
• Marcus Ward · Salem, US
• Jerry Wiant · Eugene, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 26, 2016
• Grant date: Apr 17, 2018
• Expiry date: Aug 4, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H10N10/17

Abstract

Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.