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Integrated Piezoelectric Composite and Support Circuit

  • US 20110156532A1
  • Filed: 12/24/2009
  • Published: 06/30/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A module, comprising a flexible support member, a first piezoelectric element, a second piezoelectric element, an energy harvesting circuit, and a circuit element, wherein said energy harvesting circuit includes a first rectifying device, a second rectifying device, a common output, and an energy storage device, wherein said flexible support member includes an insulator having a pattern of wiring traces, wherein said first piezoelectric element, said second piezoelectric element, said first rectifying device, and said second rectifying device are all mounted on and electrically connected to said flexible support member, wherein said first rectifying device is electrically connected to said first piezoelectric element, wherein said second rectifying device is electrically connected to said second piezoelectric element, and wherein said first rectifying device is electrically connected to said second rectifying device to provide said common output, wherein said common output is connected for providing electrical energy harvested from at least one from the group consisting of said first piezoelectric element and said second piezoelectric element to said energy storage device, and wherein said energy storage device is connected for providing electricity for powering said circuit element.

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