Implementation of an RF power transmitter and network
First Claim
1. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
- at least one RF power transmitter; and
an AC power grid to which the transmitter is electrically connected.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device. The system comprises at least one RF power transmitter. The system includes an AC power grid, or a DC grid to which the transmitter is electrically connected. Also disclosed is an adjustable RF power transmitter for powering wirelessly an RF power harvesting- device. Also disclosed is a power transmission system for wirelessly powering an RF power harvesting device. The system can include a computer with an antenna or a lighting fixture or a light or a battery charging unit or a battery. Also disclosed is an apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device. Also disclosed is a method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device.
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57 Claims
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1. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
an AC power grid to which the transmitter is electrically connected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
a DC power grid to which the transmitter is electrically connected. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. An adjustable RF power transmitter for powering wirelessly an RF power harvesting device comprising:
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a housing having outer dimensions no greater than 3″
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3″
by 8 inches;
a power input;
a frequency generator in communication with the power input;
an amplifier in communication with the frequency generator;
a controller connected with the frequency generator; and
an antenna connected to the amplifier. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering an RF power harvesting device comprising:
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a computer;
an antenna;
an RF transmitter in communication with the antenna and the computer; and
a power supply in electrical communication with the RF transmitter and the computer. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
a lighting fixture to which the transmitter is connected and from which the transmitter receives power. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
a track supplying power to which the transmitter is electrically connected. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
a battery charging unit to which the transmitter is electrically connected.
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39. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
at least one rechargeable battery to which the transmitter is electrically connected. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41)
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42. A method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising the steps of:
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electrically connecting at least one RF power transmitter to an AC power grid; and
transmitting power with the RF power transmitter.
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43. A method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising the steps of:
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electrically connecting at least one RF power transmitter to a DC power grid; and
transmitting power with the RF power transmitter.
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44. A method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising the steps of:
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electrically connecting a power supply with an RF transmitter and a computer; and
transmitting power with the RF power transmitter.
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45. A method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising the steps of:
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electrically connecting at least one RF power transmitter with a lighting fixture to which the transmitter is in contact with and from which the transmitter receives power; and
transmitting power with the RF power transmitter.
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46. A method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising the steps of:
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electrically connecting at least one RF power transmitter to a battery charging unit; and
transmitting power with the RF power transmitter.
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47. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device comprising:
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at least one RF power transmitter; and
means for providing power to which the transmitter is electrically connected.
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48. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from a DC power outlet of a vehicle comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
a power plug to which the transmitter is attached and electrically connected that plugs into the DC power outlet.
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49. A power transmission system for wirelessly powering an RF power harvesting device comprising:
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an antenna;
an RF transmitter in communication with the antenna; and
a connector in communication with the RF transmitter and configured to be placed in communication with a device. - View Dependent Claims (50, 51)
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52. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from an AC power grid having an AC power outlet comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
a power plug to which the transmitter is electrically connected that electrically connects with the AC power outlet.
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53. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from a DC power outlet of a DC grid comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
a power plug to which the transmitter is electrically connected that electrically connects with the DC power outlet.
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54. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from a computer having an antenna and a power supply comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
a power plug to which the transmitter is electrically connected that electrically connects with the computer.
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55. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from a light fixture comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
an electrical interface to which the transmitter is electrically connected that electrically connects with the light fixture.
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56. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from a track having at least one light comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
an electrical interface to which the transmitter is electrically connected that electrically connects with the track.
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57. An apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device from a battery charging unit comprising:
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an RF power transmitter; and
an electrical interface to which the transmitter is electrically connected that electrically connects with the battery charging unit.
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Specification