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KINETIC ENERGY HARVESTING METHODS AND APPARATUS

  • US 20180026513A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2017
  • Published: 01/25/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device apparatus comprising:

  • a processor configured to operate the electronic device;

    a battery configured to provide power to the processor;

    a first magnet housing configured to have a tubular shape, the first magnet housing including;

    a first set of end-cap magnets each connected to an end of the first magnet housing,a first central magnet configured to be located within the first magnet housing between the first set of end-cap magnets, anda first ferrous sheet connected to the first magnet housing; and

    a second magnet housing configured to have the same tubular shape, the second magnet housing including;

    a second set of end-cap magnets each connected to an end of the second magnet housing,a second central magnet configured to be located within the second magnet housing between the second set of end-cap magnets, anda second ferrous sheet connected to the second magnet housing,wherein the first ferrous sheet is located on a side of the first magnet housing that is opposite of the second magnet housing, and the second ferrous sheet is located on a side of the second magnet housing that is opposite of the first magnet housing, andwherein the first magnet housing and the second magnet housing are configured to generate a current to charge the battery.

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