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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093869 | Apparatus for generating electricity utilizing nondestructive interference of energy A ferromagnetic material having non-zero magnetoelasticity, and/or nonzero magnetostriction is driven with vibratory mechanical energy at a frequency producing at least one resonant vibratory mode, by coupling a source of vibratory energy to the ferromagnetic struct... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7977924 | Industrial process power scavenging device and method of deriving process device power from an industrial process In a particular embodiment, a process device includes a fluid disruption generation element to generate a fluid disruption within process fluid flowing through a pipe associated with an industrial process and a process variable sensor coupled to the disruption gener... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7361999 | Body-carrying human power generation system A human power generation system includes a generation module and a generator. The generation module includes two speed-up great sets and a rack. Each speed-up gear set includes a shaft to which a pinion and a gear are coaxially mounted. The pinion of the first gear ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362003 | Coil switching circuit for linear electric generator In a linear electric generator (LEG) which includes apparatus for passing a permanent magnetic assembly (PMA) along linearly disposed sections of coils of an induction coil assembly (ICA) for generating voltages and power, a switching arrangement for coupling only s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332825 | System and method for controlling a power generating system This invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a power generating system particularly suitable for field use in remote locations, which is fuel-efficient, relatively quiet, tolerant of dust, capable of operating on low grade logistics and d... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327046 | Kinetic energy system and apparatus for charging portable batteries A linear electric generator is mounted to an article of human clothing that is subject to repetitive fore-and-aft motion when worn by a human wearer during locomotion. The linear axis of the generator is aligned generally parallel to the direction of fore-and-aft mo... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7288860 | Magnetic transducer with ferrofluid end bearings An electrical generator includes one or more magnets that move relative to one or more conductors to generate an electrical signal in each conductor. Each magnet has ferrofluid bearings in the vicinity of its opposite ends to provide a low friction interface between... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7213690 | Self-powering shock, vibration and acoustic isolation system A shock and vibration isolation system for mounting equipment to a base wall uses a semi-active damper in parallel with a spring arrangement to provide optimum isolation with respect to both shock and vibration. The system comprises a load plate configured for attac... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7200994 | Free piston stirling engine control A control system for a Stirling engine including the use of a synchronous power converter (“SPC”) which is connected to the terminals of the alternator in a linear alternator/FPSE power system. According to the teachings of the present invention, the attached SP... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199481 | Wave energy conversion system A wave energy conversion system converts wave energy within a wave medium into electrical energy. The wave energy conversion system includes a base substantially connected to a wave-medium floor, a tidal platform connected to said base and a tidal float connected to... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7161254 | Methods and systems for harnessing electrical energy from ambient vibrational motion of a moving vehicle Vibrational motion caused by a moving vehicle is transduced into electrical energy by a vibrational-to-electric energy converter, and stored in an electrical energy storage device such as a rechargeable battery. The electrical energy storage device may then power on... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7161476 | Electronic tire management system An electronic tire maintenance system is provided for measuring a parameter of a device at a first location. The system includes a sensor for measuring the device parameter and generating a data signal representing the measured parameter. The system also includes a ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7148583 | Electrical power generators The present invention provides methods to convert motion into electrical energy. These electrical power generators are made compatible with standard batteries so that they can support operations of existing battery powered portable appliances with no or minimal modi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7102244 | Vehicle actuated road imbedded magneto generator An electrical generating system includes a plurality of linear operating magnetos impeded within a roadway pavement, whereby the passage of vehicle wheels from moving motor vehicles directly depresses linear solenoid plungers for generating electricity, without the ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080449 | Method and a connector arrangement for connecting and disconnecting a generator to a circuit with an existing alternating current A method and a connector arrangement for connecting and disconnecting an electrical generator, such as a prime mover driven alternator (10), to a circuit with an existing alternating current such as the mains electricity supply (20). ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7009310 | Autonomous power source An autonomous power source comprises a power harvester mounted on a movable structure. The power harvester includes a coil, a magnet, and a low-friction ferrofluidic bearing in contact with the magnet, arranged such that the magnet and coil move with respect to each... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004260 | Method of sealing an annulus A method is provided for activating a downhole system arranged in an annular space formed between a radially expandable tubular element extending into a borehole formed into an earth formation and a cylindrical wall surrounding the tubular element. The downhole syst... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998736 | Apparatus and method for controlling driving of linear motor An apparatus and method for controlling driving of a linear motor, which is configured to increase efficiency of a linear compressor and stably drive the linear motor when the linear motor is overloaded. The apparatus includes a detector that detects a current appli... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6952921 | Heater head assembly system and method A heater head assembly is provided with potential advantages of low assembly and integration requirements. A significant portion of the heater head assembly is formed or machined as a single piece of material to reduce assembly demands. The heater head assembly has ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6936937 | Linear electric generator having an improved magnet and coil structure, and method of manufacture Linear electric generators include stationary windings and armature magnets arranged to reciprocate axially relative to the windings, or stationary magnet structures and movable windings arranged to reciprocate relative to the stationary magnet structures. The armat... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6921983 | Electric generation device A electric generation device and a method for using the same is provided. The electric generation device has a unique configuration that allows the device to generate electrical energy from the natural turbulence of a free body of water. The electric generation devi... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6822343 | Generating electric power in response to activity of a biological system A device for generating electricity includes a first portion including a first wall defining a first fluid passage and a second portion including a second wall defining a second fluid passage. A generator is coupled between the first and second portions and is capab... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6812598 | Multiple magnet transducer with differential magnetic strengths A dynamic magnet system, particularly useful for electrical generation, employs multiple magnets in polar opposition to each other for individual movement relative to a support structure. The magnets have a critical angle of displacement from a horizontal static pos... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6812583 | Electrical generator with ferrofluid bearings An electrical generator includes a magnet constrained to move relative to a conductor by a support structure, with a ferrofluid bearing providing an ultra low friction interface between the magnet and support structure. The assembly has a critical angle of displacem... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6798090 | Electrical power generation by coupled magnets An electrical generator has a plurality of spaced magnets that move together relative to at least one coil to generate an electrical signal in the coils. Equal numbers of magnets and coils, with equal lengths and spacings between them, are preferably employed. Signi... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6768230 | Multiple magnet transducer A dynamic magnet system, particularly useful for electrical generation, employs multiple magnets in polar opposition to each other and having a critical angle of displacement from a horizontal static position of less than 1 degree, to induce an electrical signal in ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6744145 | Footwear with a power generator A footwear includes an outsole defining a reference plane, a stand projecting from the outsole and having an inclined upper surface that is inclined relative to the reference plane, a power generator mounted on the outsole and including a rotor, and a driving unit i... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6291901 | Electrical power generating tire system A method and device for generating electrical energy from the rotation of a wheel of a vehicle is disclosed. The device is disposed within a pneumatic tire and includes a coil housing having an interior chamber with a coil disposed thereabout, which is al... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6260645 | Electric vehicle with a movable battery tray mounted between frame rails A land vehicle having wholly independent multiple suspension units with integral propulsion systems. The independent suspension unit includes a self-contained return spring, dampener, motor-wheel drive mechanism with attached brake-mechanism, and rotary a... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6181110 | High-yield linear generator set, control method and traction unit therewith The operation of a linear electric generator which includes a slide reciprocated by a pair of axially aligned internal combustion pistons, is improved by employing a control device that responds to a slide speed signal produced during each stroke of the s... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6054775 | Acoustically resonant internal combustion engine-generator (A.R.E.G.) An electrical power generating apparatus is developed as an internal combustion acoustically resonant engine. It has left and right acoustic formations (39), which are formed into the apparatus closure and constitute a multiple degree of freedom vibratory... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5977752 | Control signal generator A control signal generator for generating a plurality of control signals has a pivotally mounted control lever with an actuating member (24) . Diametrically opposite sensors (28,30) have stems (40,42), which can be pushed down by the actuating field (26).... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5631507 | Electric power generator An electric power generator has a housing having an inner cavity having a center and an inner circumferential surface spaced at a varying radial extent from the center. A magnetic flux generator has a body offset from a point of rotation. The magnetic flu... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5598090 | Inductive joystick apparatus In one aspect of the present invention, a joystick is disclosed. The joystick includes a control shaft and a pivotal mount for the control shaft. A plurality of centering springs bias the control shaft to a neutral position, and extend and contract in res... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5554922 | Apparatus for the conversion of pressure fluctuations prevailing in fluid systems into electrical energy An apparatus for the conversion of pressure fluctuations prevailing in fluid systems into electrical energy includes in a casing (1) a first chamber (4) which may be connected to a fluid system and is limited on one side by a movable wall, for example a m... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5347186 | Linear motion electric power generator A linear motion electric power generator. A rare earth magnet and a coil are positioned to move linearly back and forth relative to each other. The movement of the coil in the field of the magnet generates a current in the coil. Springless orientation mea... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5298842 | Thermal protection for locomotive main traction alternators In a thermal overload protection system three system variables are sensed and provide the inputs required for a calculation conducted in real time at one second intervals. The system variables include ambient inlet air temperature to the alternator, alter... | 03/29/1994 |
| 4654576 | Control signal generator At a control signal generator for generating a pair of control signals by means of a control stick (10) deflectable in two directions a disc (22) is attached to the control stick (10) about its pivot mounting (12). Approach sensors (18) are located in a b... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4642547 | Adaptive regulation system for a linear alternator driven by a free-piston stirling engine A load regulator for a linear alternator driven by a free piston Stirling engine. A substantially constant output voltage is maintained across the useful load by shunting a portion of the armature output current of the alternator through a variable energy... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4599551 | Thermoacoustic magnetohydrodynamic electrical generator A thermoacoustic magnetohydrodynamic electrical generator includes an intrinsically irreversible thermoacoustic heat engine coupled to a magnetohydrodynamic electrical generator. The heat engine includes an electrically conductive liquid metal as the work... | 07/08/1986 |
