公开(公告)号：WO2020079616A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-23

申请号：PCT/IB2019/058831

申请日：2019-10-16

Applicant: KRUPENKIN, Thomas Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph Ashley

Inventor： KRUPENKIN, Thomas Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph Ashley

IPC: H02J7/32 ,  F03G5/06 ,  F03G7/08 ,  A61F2/70 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K35/04

Abstract: A method of mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion utilizes a mechanical spring (22) in combination with a rapid-action variable inductance magnetic flux switch to convert a spring-loaded mechanical energy into a change in magnetic flux captured by an electrical coil element (32) within the magnetic flux switch. The change in coil inductance and magnetic flux induces a current to flow through the electrical coil in the form of a a pulse of electrical energy that may be stored. The electrical coil (32) is coupled to the mechanical spring (22) so that each time the spring is released, the coil moves with respect to a magnetic core (28) and a change in flux is created. The application of an external mechanical force (such as human locomotion) functions to compress and subsequently "unlock" the mechanical switch, allowing for the electrical energy associated with the application of aperiodic forces to be harvested.

公开(公告)号：WO2018071643A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/056303

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

Inventor： KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

IPC: H02N11/00 ,  A61F2/68 ,  A61F2/66 ,  A61F2/70

Abstract: An apparatus providing mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion generates electrical current by moving a conductive fluid in the presence of magnetic field. The motion of the fluid is induced by a mechanical energy source and the generated electrical current is directed to a useful load. The proposed apparatus utilizes a conductive fluid as a "liquid rotor" has substantially different radial velocity distribution than the conventional, prior art solid rotor. The apparatus includes an inverter, controlled by the flow of the conductive fluid, to generate a train of pulses as an output, where the pulses are used by an associated transformer to provide an AC output voltage.

Abstract translation: 提供机械 - 电能转换的设备通过在存在磁场的情况下移动导电流体来产生电流。 流体的运动由机械能源引起，并且产生的电流被引导至有用的负载。 所提出的装置利用导电流体作为“液体转子” 具有与传统的现有技术固体转子大不相同的径向速度分布。 该装置包括由导电流体的流动控制的反相器，以产生脉冲序列作为输出，其中脉冲被相关联的变压器用于提供AC输出电压。

公开(公告)号：WO2008094213A3

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：PCT/US2007/017923

申请日：2007-08-13

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. ,  AIZENBERG, Joanna ,  KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  SYDORENKO, Oleksandr ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

Inventor： AIZENBERG, Joanna ,  KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  SYDORENKO, Oleksandr ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

IPC: B81B3/00

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus. In one embodiment, this apparatus includes a substrate having a surface, and a plurality of nanostructures each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each of the plurality of nanostructures is attached to the surface. At least a portion of the second ends of the plurality of nanostructures, in this embodiment, are bent toward one another to form two or more similarly configured clumps each including two or more nanostructures.

公开(公告)号：WO2007041080A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/037335

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. ,  AIZENBERG, Joanna ,  KRUPEKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  SYDORENKO, Oleksander ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

Inventor： AIZENBERG, Joanna ,  KRUPEKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  SYDORENKO, Oleksander ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

IPC: B81B1/00

CPC classification number: C09D5/00 ,  B81B3/0089 ,  B81B2201/06 ,  B81B2203/0361 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  Y10T428/24 ,  Y10T428/24174 ,  Y10T428/24273 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24496 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/2462 ,  Y10T428/31511 ,  Y10T428/31663

Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate having a top surface, a substantially regular array of raised structures located over the top surface, and a layer located on the top surface between the structures. Distal surfaces of the structures are farther from the top surface than remaining portions of the structures. The layer is able to contract such that the distal surfaces of the structures protrude through the layer. The layer is able to swell such that the distal surfaces of the structures are closer to the top surface of the substrate than one surface of the layer.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有顶表面，位于顶表面上方的凸起结构的基本上规则的阵列的基板和位于结构之间的顶表面上的层。 结构的远端表面比结构的剩余部分远离顶表面。 该层能够收缩，使得结构的远端表面突出穿过该层。 该层能够膨胀使得结构的远端表面比该层的一个表面更靠近基底的顶表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2008027329A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2007018813

申请日：2007-08-27

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  KOLODNER PAUL ROBERT ,  KRUPENKIN THOMAS NIKITA ,  SYDORENKO OLEKSANDR ,  TAYLOR JOSEPH ASHLEY

Inventor： KOLODNER PAUL ROBERT ,  KRUPENKIN THOMAS NIKITA ,  SYDORENKO OLEKSANDR ,  TAYLOR JOSEPH ASHLEY

CPC classification number: G02B26/004 ,  G02B26/0825

Abstract: An apparatus that comprises a liquid mirror. The liquid mirror includes a liquid that forms an interface with a fluid adjacent to the liquid. The liquid mirror also includes a layer of reflective particles located at the interface, wherein the layer forms a reflective surface.

Abstract translation: 一种包括液体反射镜的装置。 液体反射镜包括与液体相邻的流体形成界面的液体。 液体反射镜还包括位于界面处的反射颗粒层，其中该层形成反射表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2014028799A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/055262

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: KRUPENKIN, Thomas Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph Ashley

Inventor： KRUPENKIN, Thomas Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph Ashley

IPC: H02N11/00 ,  H02N2/18

CPC classification number: F03G5/06 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  H02K35/02 ,  H02K2213/12 ,  H02N1/08

Abstract: An energy harvesting apparatus utilizes a modular structure to preserve the proper alignment between a chain of energy-producing elements and an energy- producing channel (within which the chain is located and free to slide along, creating electrical energy from mechanical movement). The channel includes a plurality of rigid modules that are separated by flexible segments of tubing. The rigid channel modules house the energy-producing electrodes and/or coils. The chain includes a plurality of rigid modules that are attached along a flexible string in a spaced-apart configuration. The rigid chain modules house the energy- producing magnets and/or conductive droplets. The combination of the flexible channel segments and chain string allow for freedom of motion of the apparatus (required for human locomotion, for example), while providing the desired "fixed" alignment between the rigid energy-producing modules.

Abstract translation: 能量收集装置利用模块化结构来保持能量产生链条和能量产生通道之间的适当对准（链条位于该链条内并自由滑动，从机械运动产生电能）。 该通道包括多个刚性模块，其由柔性管段分开。 刚性通道模块容纳能量产生电极和/或线圈。 链条包括多个刚性模块，其沿着柔性绳子以间隔开的构型附接。 刚性链模块容纳产生能量的磁体和/或导电液滴。 柔性通道段和链串的组合允许设备的运动自由（例如人类运动所需的），同时在刚性能量产生模块之间提供期望的“固定”对准。

公开(公告)号：WO2013082578A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2012/067542

申请日：2012-12-03

Applicant: KRUPENKIN, Thomas ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

Inventor： KRUPENKIN, Thomas ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

IPC: H02N2/18

CPC classification number: H02K44/00 ,  H02N3/00

Abstract: An energy harvesting system for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy uses an electrostatic arrangement based upon the interaction between conductive microfluidic droplets and dielectric-coated electrodes in combination with an electromagnetic arrangement based upon the interaction between magnetic elements and coils, with the two arrangements disposed in an interleaved configuration that provides a degree of synergy to the overall system in the form of providing spacings between adjacent elements and providing a bias voltage source for the electrostatic arrangement from the energy created by the electromagnetic arrangement.

Abstract translation: 用于将机械能转换成电能的能量收集系统使用基于导电微流体液滴和电介质涂覆电极之间的相互作用的静电排列，其结合基于磁性元件和线圈之间的相互作用的电磁装置，其中两个布置在 交替配置，其以提供相邻元件之间的间隔的形式向总体系统提供一定程度的协同作用，并且根据由电磁装置产生的能量为静电装置提供偏置电压源。

公开(公告)号：WO2012100011A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/021803

申请日：2012-01-19

Applicant: KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

Inventor： KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

IPC: H02N3/00

CPC classification number: H01G5/16 ,  H01G5/012 ,  H02N1/08

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a mechanical-to-electrical energy converting device utilizes an array of microfluidic droplets i n association with a planar electrode and separated by a dielectric layer to form a capacitive structure. An elastic spacer is also disposed between the planar electrode and array of droplets, such that as the spacer is compressed, the contact area of the droplets and the dielectric is increased - increasing the total capacitance value. Periodic changes in the force applied to the elastic spacer (such as associated with vibrational motion) creates a periodic change in the capacitance value, generating an electrical current flow between the planar electrode and array of conductive droplets.

Abstract translation: 一种包括机械 - 电能转换装置的装置利用与平面电极相关联并由电介质层分离以形成电容结构的微流体液滴阵列。 弹性间隔物也布置在平面电极和液滴阵列之间，使得当间隔物被压缩时，液滴和电介质的接触面积增加 - 增加总电容值。 施加到弹性间隔物（例如与振动运动相关联）的力的周期性变化产生电容值的周期性变化，在平面电极和导电液滴阵列之间产生电流。

公开(公告)号：WO2007032953A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：PCT/US2006/034493

申请日：2006-09-07

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. ,  AIZENBERG, Joanna ,  KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  SYDORENKO, Oleksander ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

Inventor： AIZENBERG, Joanna ,  KRUPENKIN, Thomas, Nikita ,  SYDORENKO, Oleksander ,  TAYLOR, Joseph, Ashley

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  G01N33/551

CPC classification number: G01N33/551 ,  B01L3/502746 ,  B01L3/502792 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  B01L2300/089 ,  B01L2300/161 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0415 ,  B01L2400/0427 ,  B01L2400/0688 ,  B01L2400/086 ,  G01N2035/00158 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/31663

Abstract: Device comprising: a first substrate 102; a plurality of first raised elements 106 on the first substrate, the first raised elements mutually spaced apart by first channel regions 118 on the first substrate, each of the first raised elements having a first distal end 132, the first distal ends forming a first array 200; hydrophobic molecules 152 on the first raised elements; and primary reactive molecules on the first raised elements for generating hydrophilic reaction products. Techniques for utilizing the device.

Abstract translation: 装置包括：第一基板102; 第一衬底上的多个第一凸起元件106，第一凸起元件在第一衬底上由第一沟道区域118相互间隔开，每个第一凸起元件具有第一远端132，第一远端形成第一阵列 200; 在第一凸起元件上的疏水性分子152; 和在第一凸起元件上产生亲水反应产物的主要反应性分子。 技术利用该设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2014107588A4

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：PCT/US2014010198

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: KRUPENKIN THOMAS NIKITA ,  TAYLOR JOSEPH ASHLEY

Inventor： KRUPENKIN THOMAS NIKITA ,  TAYLOR JOSEPH ASHLEY

IPC: A43B7/02 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B17/00

CPC classification number: A43B7/02

Abstract: An arrangement for regulating the interior temperature of footwear takes the form of an insole (or midsole) and includes a heat generator and a heat storage and release element. The heat generator may be configured to capture mechanical energy in the form of human locomotion and convert the captured energy into heat. Other types of heat generators may also be used. The heat storage and release element comprises one or more phase change materials that function to absorb generated heat (to keep footwear from overheating), as well as release the stored heat when the ambient temperature of the footwear drops below the transition temperature of the material.

Abstract translation: 用于调节鞋类内部温度的装置采取鞋内底（或中底）的形式，并且包括热发生器和储热释放元件。 热发生器可以被配置为以人类运动的形式捕获机械能并将捕获的能量转换成热量。 也可以使用其他类型的发热体。 储存和释放元件包括一种或多种相变材料，其用于吸收产生的热量（以防止鞋类过热），以及当鞋类的环境温度低于材料的转变温度时释放储存的热量。