U.S. patent application number 15/350978 was filed with the patent office on 2017-03-02 for energy transmission, generation, and utilization device and method.
The applicant listed for this patent is Chyh-Yih Chang, Lucas John Myslinski, Chih-Cheng Tai, Shih Hsiang Tseng, Shih Ming Tseng. Invention is credited to Chyh-Yih Chang, Lucas John Myslinski, Chih-Cheng Tai, Shih Hsiang Tseng, Shih Ming Tseng.
Application Number | 20170063096 15/350978 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43534277 |
Filed Date | 2017-03-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170063096 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Tai; Chih-Cheng ; et
al. |
March 2, 2017 |
ENERGY TRANSMISSION, GENERATION, AND UTILIZATION DEVICE AND
METHOD
Abstract
The power generation and transmission device and method is able
to be used to harness power such as solar and/or wind power and
then transmit the power to a device on the other side of a physical
structure such as a house, a car, a umbrella, a tent, and an
awning.
Inventors: |
Tai; Chih-Cheng; (Campbell,
CA) ; Myslinski; Lucas John; (Sunnyvale, CA) ;
Chang; Chyh-Yih; (New Taipei City, TW) ; Tseng; Shih
Ming; (San Jose, CA) ; Tseng; Shih Hsiang;
(Campbell, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Tai; Chih-Cheng
Myslinski; Lucas John
Chang; Chyh-Yih
Tseng; Shih Ming
Tseng; Shih Hsiang |
Campbell
Sunnyvale
New Taipei City
San Jose
Campbell |
CA
CA
CA
CA |
US
US
TW
US
US |
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Family ID: |
43534277 |
Appl. No.: |
15/350978 |
Filed: |
November 14, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F03D 15/00 20160501;
H02J 7/35 20130101; A45B 2025/003 20130101; H02J 3/386 20130101;
H02J 7/025 20130101; Y02E 10/76 20130101; Y02B 10/30 20130101; H02S
10/12 20141201; Y02B 10/70 20130101; H02J 3/383 20130101; F03D 9/11
20160501; F03D 9/25 20160501; H02J 2300/40 20200101; Y02E 10/56
20130101; Y02E 10/72 20130101; F05B 2260/404 20130101; F03D 9/007
20130101; H05B 47/10 20200101; F21V 33/008 20130101; H02J 4/00
20130101; H02J 50/10 20160201 |
International
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H02J 3/38 20060101
H02J003/38; H02J 50/10 20060101 H02J050/10; H02J 7/02 20060101
H02J007/02; H05B 37/02 20060101 H05B037/02; F03D 9/00 20060101
F03D009/00; H02J 7/35 20060101 H02J007/35 |
Claims
1. A renewable energy transmission device comprising: a. a
renewable energy receiving component; b. a first member with a
first plurality of lights; and c. a second member magnetically
coupled with the first member, wherein the second member includes a
second plurality of lights, wherein the first plurality of lights
and the second plurality of lights are powered by the renewable
energy receiving component.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the renewable energy receiving
component comprises a solar panel.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the renewable energy receiving
component comprises a wind turbine.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the first member comprises one or
more magnets.
5. The device of claim 4, wherein one or more magnets comprises a
first magnet having a magnetic field substantially parallel with a
magnetic field of a second magnet.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein the second member comprises a
first set of one or more magnets, wherein the first set of one or
more magnets are arranged in a way capable of coupling with a
second set of one or more magnets of the first member.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein the second member couples with a
generator capable of generating electricity.
8. The device of claim 1, wherein the first member and the second
member are configured to couple to each other with an object
between the first member and the second member.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application is a continuation application of co-pending
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/874,630, filed on May 1, 2013
and titled, "RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSMISSION, GENERATION, AND
UTILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD," which is a continuation application
of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/774,392, filed on
May 5, 2010 and titled, "RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSMISSION, GENERATION,
AND UTILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD," which claims priority under 35
U.S.C. 119(e) of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.
61/273,513, filed Aug. 5, 2009, and entitled, "POWER GENERATION AND
TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND METHOD;" the U.S. Provisional Patent
Application Ser. No. 61/289,286, filed Dec. 22, 2009, and entitled,
"INSTANT ATTACHABLE AND DETATCHABLE SOLAR LIGHTING DEVICE;" and the
U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/306,335, filed Feb.
19, 2010, and entitled, "Light, Fan and Advertisement Devices"
which are all hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety
for all purposes.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to the field of power
generation, transmission, and/or utilization. More particularly,
the present invention relates to the field of receiving renewable
energy with an external device and generation, transmission, and/or
utilization of the power with an internal device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The typical method of power transmission from a solar panel
involves using a power line cable to connect the solar panel to a
battery or directly to a device within the house or the opposite
side of a structure. This requires physical damage to the house
and/or the structure. Often, it generally requires a handyman or
contractor to install. Furthermore, the time and effort can be
expensive.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The power generation and transmission device and method is
able to be used to harness power such as solar and/or wind power
and then transmit the power to a device inside a structure such as
a house, umbrella, or a car.
[0005] In an aspect, a renewable energy transmission device
comprises a renewable energy receiving component, an actuator
capable of using an energy received by the renewable energy
receiving component, so that the actuator is capable of causing a
first member moving in a rotational manner, and a second member
magnetically coupling with the first member, so that a rotational
movement of the first member is able to drive the second member
moving in a rotational manner, thereby the energy received is able
to be transmitted from the renewable energy receiving component to
the second member.
[0006] In some embodiments, the renewable energy receiving
component comprises a solar panel. In alternative embodiments, the
renewable energy receiving component comprises a wind turbine. In
other embodiments, the actuator comprises a motor. In some
embodiments, the first member comprises one or more magnets. In
some embodiments, the one or more magnets comprise a first magnet
having a magnetic field substantially parallel with a magnetic
field of a second magnet. In alternative embodiments, the second
member comprises one or more magnets, wherein the one or more
magnets are arranged in a way capable of coupling with the one or
more magnets of the first member, so that the first member is
capable of driving the second member moving in a substantially
synchronized manner. In other embodiments, the second member
couples with a wind turbine. In some embodiments, the second member
couples with a generator capable of generating electricity. In
alternative embodiments, the second member couples with a light
emitting device. In other embodiments, the first member is able to
remotely drive the movement of the second member with a physical
barrier between the first and the second member.
[0007] In an alternative aspect, a renewable energy transmission
device comprises a first portion containing a renewable energy
receiving member and a first rotor capable of using a renewable
energy received by the renewable energy receiving member and a base
containing a second rotor capable of magnetically coupling with the
rotor in the first portion, thereby the renewable energy received
is able to be utilized by a utility component coupling with the
base.
[0008] In some embodiments, the first rotor is capable of remotely
coupling with the second rotor, thereby the renewable energy
received is able to be transmitted from the first portion to the
base with a physical separation between the first portion and the
base. In alternative embodiments, the first portion, the base, or a
combination thereof is able to be instantly attached to and
detached from two opposite sides of a physical structure. In other
embodiments, the physical structure comprises an umbrella, a tent,
an awning, a layer of glass, a layer of plastic material, or a
combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first portion
comprises a first shell and the base comprise a second shell,
wherein the first shell and the second shell are able to form a
continuous pattern when the first shell couples with the second
shell.
[0009] In another aspect, a method of renewable energy transferring
comprises receiving a renewable energy, converting the renewable
energy into a first rotational motion, and generating a second
rotational motion by using the first rotational motion, thereby the
renewable energy is transferred into the second rotational
motion.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first rotational motion is
separated from the second rotational motion with a physical
structure. In alternative embodiments, the method further comprises
remotely transferring the renewable energy to become the second
rotational motion. In other embodiments, the second rotational
motion comprises a wind turbine motion, a motion capable of
generating electricity, or a combination thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram of a wireless power system
according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a wireless energy
receiving component according to some embodiments of the present
application.
[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of a wireless power system
according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using the
wireless power system according to some embodiments of the present
application.
[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a diagram of a power system according to
some embodiments of the present application.
[0016] FIG. 6 illustrates a solar-power air device according to
some embodiments of the present application.
[0017] FIG. 7 illustrates a view of a fan-umbrella system according
to some embodiments of the present application.
[0018] FIG. 8 illustrates a solar fan system according to some
embodiments of the present application.
[0019] FIG. 9 illustrates examples of an advertising device
according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0020] FIG. 10 illustrates a flowchart of a method of advertising
using a device according to some embodiments of the present
application.
[0021] FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a wind turbine
according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0022] FIG. 12 illustrates a view of a remote charger system
according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0023] FIG. 13 illustrates a view of a device including a cutting
mechanism according to some embodiments of the present
application.
[0024] FIG. 14 illustrates a device including a securing mechanism
positioned on an umbrella with an aperture according to some
embodiments of the present application.
[0025] FIG. 15 illustrates an article of clothing system according
to some embodiments of the present application.
[0026] FIG. 16 illustrates an energy generating system according to
some embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0027] The power generation and transmission device and method is
able to be used to harness power such as solar and/or wind power
and then transmit the power to a device inside a structure such as
a house, dog house, a tent, a cafe umbrella, or a car.
[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram of a power system 100 in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The power
system 100 includes an electric generator 102, such as one or more
solar panels and/or one or more wind power generators 102'. The
electric generator 102 couples to an energy receiving component
104. In some embodiments, the electric generator 102 is coupled to
the energy receiving component 104 with a cable 114. The energy
receiving component 104 is configured to move or rotate using the
energy received from the electric generator 102. In some
embodiments, the energy receiving component 104 is circular or any
shape. The energy receiving component 104 is configured to couple
to a renewable energy side 118 of a structure 116. The structure
116 is able to be a window, a wall, a ceiling, a cloth, a tent
surface, an umbrella surface, and/or another structure or any
physical barriers. An energy generating component 106 is configured
to rotate in response to the energy receiving component 104. In
some embodiments, the energy generating component 106 is circular
or any shape. The energy generating component 106 is coupled to the
structure 116 on an inner side or an energy using side 120. The
energy receiving component 104 and the energy generating component
106 are coupled to the structure 116 by any means such as a suction
cup, a vacuum, magnetic forces, or any other means. The energy
receiving component 104 and the energy generating component 106 are
configured with an implementation to enable the energy receiving
component 104 to cause the energy generating component 106 to
rotate. In some embodiments, the implementation includes one or
more magnets. Exemplary numbers of magnets on each of the energy
receiving component 104 and the energy generating component 106
include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and/or more magnets. Any positioning
of the magnets is possible. In some embodiments, the magnets are
positioned to maximize the efficiency of the energy transfer from
the energy receiving component 104 to the energy generating
component 106. The energy generating component 106 is coupled to a
generator 108. The generator 108 generates power to be stored or
used. In some embodiments, the generator 108 is coupled to one or
more batteries 110. In some embodiments, the one or more batteries
110 are coupled to a device 112 such as a fan, a light, an air
filter or any other device. In some embodiments, the generator 108
is coupled directly to the device 112 without the batteries 110. In
some embodiments, the batteries 110 are coupled to an outlet 122
(e.g. a standard outlet similar to a wall outlet in a home). Then,
the device 112 is able to couple to the outlet 122. This enables
the device 112 to be a device with a standard plug.
[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of an energy receiving
component 104 (FIG. 1.) according to some embodiments. The energy
receiving component 104 includes a disc structure 200 (or another
structure) and one or more magnets 202 (e.g. 4 or 8). The magnets
202 are able to be any kind of magnets, such as neodymium discs. In
some embodiments, the magnets are configured in an alternating
polarity configuration. In some embodiments, the magnets are
configured in a same polarity configuration. As such, the energy
generating component 106 has the same or similar configuration as
the energy receiving component 104. In some embodiments, the
magnets are able to be in any configurations so long as the magnets
in the energy receiving component 104 are able to couple to and/or
drive a movement of the energy generating component 106. A person
of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate any patterns,
materials, forces of the magnets are applicable with the power
system 100, so that the efficiency/rate of the power conversion,
power transmission, and power utilization by the energy generating
device 106 are able to be controlled.
[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of a power system 300 in
accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. The
power system 300 includes an electric generator 102 such as one or
more solar panels and/or one or more wind power generators. The
electric generator 102 couples to an energy receiving component
104. In some embodiments, the electric generator 102 is coupled to
the energy receiving component 104 with a cable 114. The energy
receiving component 104 is configured to rotate using the energy
received from the electric generator 102. In some embodiments, the
energy receiving component comprises an electric motor. In some
embodiments, the energy receiving component 104 is circular or any
shape. The energy receiving component 104 is configured to couple
to an outer side of a structure 116 such as a window, a wall, a
ceiling, umbrella, tent, gazebo, hat, cap, cloth, and/or another
structure. A device 302 such as a fan is configured to rotate in
response to the energy receiving component 104. The device 302 is
coupled to the structure 116 on an inner side. The energy receiving
component 104 and the device 302 are configured with an
implementation to enable the energy receiving component 104 to
cause the device 302 to rotate. In some embodiments, the
implementation includes one or more magnets. Exemplary numbers of
magnets on each of the energy receiving component 104 and the
device 302 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and/or more magnets. Any
positioning of the magnets is possible. In some embodiments, the
magnets are positioned to maximize the efficiency of the energy
transfer from the energy receiving component 104 to the device 302.
In some embodiments, the device 302 includes a fan 306, a light
308, an air filter or any combination thereof.
[0031] In some embodiments, the device 302 is able to be a power
generation device. For example, the device 302 comprises a power
generator 304. The power generator 304 is able to be a traditional
power generator, which converts the kinetic energy (from the
rotation of the device 302 induced by the magnetic coupling from
the device 104) to electric energy using the principle of moving a
circuit in a magnetic field generating electric current.
[0032] In some embodiments, the device 302 is able to be any of
various instantly replaceable appliances. For example, the device
302 is able to be a fan 306 that magnetically couples to the
movement driven device 104, so the device 104 and device 302
immediately attach (magnetic attraction) to the opposite sides of
the media 116, such as a glass window. When other applications are
thought to be used, the fan 306 can be instantly removed and
replaced with the generator 304. A person of ordinary skill in the
art would appreciate that the power generating function is
optional, so the fan 312 is able to be a mechanical fan
magnetically couple with the movement driven device 104. The fan
312 is able to use rotating axis to drive the fan portion 314
without having the function or components of power generating.
[0033] In some embodiments, the device 302 is able to comprise a
power generator coupled to an electricity or power storage device,
which is able to be the power source for various home appliances.
Accordingly, the power system 300 forms a solar energy (renewable
energy) power station. The power station is able to store energy
whenever the renewable energy receiver 102 receives energy and
subsequently convert to kinetic energy moving power generating
device 302 to generate energy. The energy generated is able to be
used at anytime even at the time the renewable energy does not
exist. For example, the renewable energy receiving device 102 is
able to receive solar energy when the sun light exists or wind
power when wind exists; nonetheless, the electricity generated can
be pre-stored at a rechargeable battery and be used at night or
when no wind exists. Accordingly, above describes a method of
time-delay usage of the renewable energy.
[0034] In some embodiments, the power system 300 is able to include
a fan for an animal house. For example, a dog house. The power
system 300 comprises a solar panel attached to the energy receiving
device 104. Alternatively, the power system 300 couples to the
energy receiving device 104 through a power line. The solar panel
102 and energy receiving device 104 are outside of the dog house.
The power system 300 comprises a fan 306 inside the dog house.
Accordingly, the power system 300 is able to facilitate air
circulation of the dog house. Having the power system 300 with the
fan, the smell of the dog house can be reduced or eliminated.
[0035] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using the
power system according to some embodiments. In the step 400, energy
is converted by a solar device and/or wind device. In the step 402,
the energy rotates an energy receiving component. In the step 404,
the energy receiving component rotates an energy generating or
utilizing component, such as a motor or a fan. In the step 406, the
energy generating component rotates a generator component to
generate power or moves a mechanical device, such as a fan, to
utilize the power. In the step 408, the power generated by the
generator is stored in a battery or used to move a fan. In the step
410, a device is powered, for example, by the battery. In some
embodiments, some of the steps are skipped. For example, in a
system where there is no battery, the step 408 is skipped and the
power goes directly to the device.
[0036] FIG. 5 illustrates a diagram of a power system 500 according
to some embodiments. A mirror 502 is used to collect sunlight which
is transferred via an optical fiber 504. The optical fiber is
coupled to a first collector 506 which directs the sunlight through
a window 514 to a second collector 508. The second collector 508
directs the light to a solar panel 510. The solar panel 510 is
coupled to a device 512 such as a fan or coffee pot. In some
embodiments, the solar panel is comprised of a plant matter. In
some embodiments, the device 512 is able to have replaceable
covers/skins.
[0037] FIG. 6 illustrates a solar-power air device 600 in
accordance with some embodiments of the present application. The
solar-power air device 600 comprises the functions of an air
circulator and air refresher. The device 600 comprises an energy
receiving device 604. The energy receiving device 604 couples to
the renewable energy receiving device 102 (FIG. 1), such as a solar
panel. The energy receiving device 604 can contain a motor, which
is driven by the power received by the renewable energy receiving
device 102 (FIG. 1). The motor's rotational motion carries the
magnets 602 on the energy receiving device 604 to move in a
rotational manner. The magnets 602 on the energy receiving device
604 magnetically couple to the magnets 602 on the generator device
606, and the rotational movements of the magnets 602 on the device
604 couple to the magnets 602 on the generator device 606 making
the device move in a rotational manner. In some embodiments, the
generator device 606 is able to be a motor containing magnets and
wires. The rotational movement of the generator device 606
generates electricity and output through power line 608. In some
embodiments, the generator device 606 is able to be enclosed in a
box 610 having a cover. The cover comprises holes 614. Further, the
cover is able to receive the box 610. Additionally, the box 612 can
include air-refresher or perfume box 618. The box 610 is able to
contain liquid or solid fragrance and/or water. When the fan 616 is
functioning, the fan 616 is able to blow the air-refresher or
perfume in the box 610 through the holes 614 to a space desired,
such as user's office. The fan 616 is able to be designed to be an
effective air circulator, which can facilitate the air circulation
of the user's office.
[0038] FIG. 7 illustrates a view of a fan-umbrella system 700
according to some embodiments. The fan-umbrella system 700 includes
an umbrella 702 and a solar fan 704 coupled to the umbrella 702. In
some embodiments, the umbrella 702 is an unmodified umbrella so
that the solar fan 704 is able to be used with any umbrella. In
some embodiments, the umbrella is specifically designed to couple
with the solar fan 704. The solar fan 704 includes a first shell
706 and a second shell 708 which couple to each other with a
portion of the umbrella 702 sandwiched between. The first shell 706
and the second shell 708 couple in any manner, such as with magnets
contained in each shell. The first shell 706 includes a solar panel
710 and/or a wind device to receive solar energy and/or wind
energy. The second shell 708 includes a fan propeller 712. The
solar panel 710 is coupled to rotating device 714 which is coupled
to a first set of rotatable magnets 716. The fan propeller 712 is
coupled to a second set of rotatable magnets 718. As the solar
panel 710 receives energy and converts the energy, the rotating
device 714 rotates which causes the first set of magnets 716 to
rotate which causes the second set of magnets 718 to rotate as long
as they are within an appropriate distance from each other (e.g. a
few centimeters apart with the umbrella material in between, such
as 1-5 cm). The second set of magnets 718 rotating causes the fan
propeller 712 to rotate which generates a cool breeze for someone
under or near the umbrella. In some embodiments, instead of
coupling to an umbrella 702, the solar fan 704 is able to be
coupled to any object, for example, an awning and/or a camping
tent. In some embodiments, the solar fan 704 includes a label 720
such as an advertisement. In some embodiments, the solar fan 704
includes a replaceable shell 722. The replaceable shell 722 is able
to include advertisements, sports logos and any other text or
picture representation. In alternative embodiments, the replaceable
shell 722 is molded into a shape of a merchandise, such as a beer
can or bottle, a baseball, a basketball, a football, a tennis ball,
or a golf ball. For example, the first shell 706 and second shell
708 form a coffee cup or beer can or bottle when they are placed
together. The first shell 706 is able to be placed at the side
capable of receiving solar energy and the second shell 708 is able
to be placed at the side where a fan is needed. For example, the
first shell 706 is able to be placed on top of a cafe umbrella, the
second shell 708 is able to be placed on the inside of the cafe
umbrella, and the umbrella 702 is placed between the first shell
706 and the second shell 708. In some embodiments, one or more
batteries are utilized to store energy for later use.
[0039] FIG. 8 illustrates a solar fan system 800 according to some
embodiments. The solar fan system 800 is able to comprise a body
802. The body 802 of the solar fan system 800 is able to contain a
solar panel 804 and fan 806. The body 802 is able to contain a skin
808 on top of the core 810. The skin 808 is able to be made from
any material, such as plastic or leather so long as it provides a
look of product desired, such as a baseball. The skin 808 is able
to enclose a core 810, which can be a hard plastic case. The body
802 is able to contain a top part 826 and bottom part 828. The top
part is able to contain a motor 812, which is able to drive a disk
814 to move in a rotational manner. The disk 814 is able to
comprise magnets 816, which couples to the magnets 822 on the disk
818 on the bottom part 828, so that the disk 814 is able to
synchronize in a rotational movement with the disk 818. The bottom
part 828 is able to comprise the disk 818 with the magnets 822. The
disk 818 can drive a fan to work with a mechanical force moving in
a rotational manner.
[0040] In some embodiments, the top part 826 is able to be secured
with the bottom part 828 in various methods. For example, the top
part 826 is able to contain magnets 830 having magnetic forces to
attract the magnets 824 in the bottom part, so that the top part
826 is able to be instantly attachable and detachable from the
bottom part 828. In such case, the solar device 800 is able to be
instantly attached to and detached from the host, such as the
garden umbrella and tents.
[0041] FIG. 9 illustrates examples of an advertising device
according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the advertising
device 900 includes a first component 902 and a second component
904 which are able to approximately couple to each other using a
coupling mechanism 906. For example, the first component 902 is
positioned on the upper side of an umbrella and the second
component 904 is positioned on the under-side of the umbrella.
Although the first component 902 and the second component 904 may
not physically touch, through the use of the coupling mechanism
906, they are able to be secured on the umbrella. The coupling
mechanism 906 is able to be any coupling mechanism, such as
magnets, a hook and loop structure (e.g., Velcro.TM. tape, and/or
any other mechanism. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism
906 also enables the first component 902 and the second component
904 to be removed and placed on any number of objects. Either or
both of the first component 902 and the second component 904 are
able to include an advertisement and/or any other text, logo or
picture. The advertising device 900 is able to be simple and
include a minimal amount of components or is able to be more
complex and include the solar fan described herein, one or more
lights, and/or any other additions. The shape of the advertising
device 900 is able to be any shape. In some embodiments, the shape
is a sports item such as a baseball, basketball, football or a food
item such as a coffee cup. The advertising device is able to
provide additional advertising space to inform potential customers.
The first component 902 and the second component 904 are able to
stand alone on the umbrella without the need of coupling with each
other. Either the first component 902, the second component 904, or
both are able to couple to the umbrella using the coupling
mechanism described above, such as Velcro.TM..
[0042] FIG. 10 illustrates a flowchart of a method of advertising
using a device according to some embodiments. In the step 1002, a
representation, such as an advertisement, is placed on the device.
The representation is able to be any representation such as a logo,
text, graphics and/or anything to convey a message. The
representation is able to be placed on the device by a manufacturer
or another entity. The step 1002 is able to be skipped if the
device already has the representation. In the step 1004, the device
is placed on an object such as an umbrella, an awning, a table, a
car, a window and/or any other object. In some embodiments, the
method of placing the device on the object is by using the
implementations described herein, for example, by placing one
component on one side of the object and the other component on the
other side of the object, and the two components approximately
coupling together through the use of magnets. In some embodiments,
other implementations are able to be used to place the device on
the object. Once the object is placed accordingly, the
representation is available for others to see. For example, at a
coffee shop with umbrella tables, solar fans with logos of the shop
are able to be placed on the umbrellas to provide a cool breeze and
advertising for the shop. Since the devices are easily removable,
they are able to be moved as desired. Furthermore, in some
embodiments, the representation is able to be modified easily (e.g.
replacing a shell of the device), to enable easy advertisement
space selling. The device is able to be any device, such as the
solar fan. In some embodiments, additional or fewer steps are able
to be included.
[0043] FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a wind turbine
according to some embodiments. The wind turbine 1100 includes a
propeller 1102, a first set of magnets 1104, a second set of
magnets 1106, an energy generating component 1108 and a casing
1110. The first set of magnets 1104 are coupled to or within the
propeller 1102. The first set of magnets 1104 rotate as the
propeller 1102 rotates from wind. As the first set of magnets 1104
rotate, they cause the second set of magnets 1106 to rotate which,
in turn, cause the energy generating component 1108 (or at least an
aspect of the energy generating component 1108) to rotate and
generate energy similar to the energy generating component
described above. Since the second set of magnets 1106 and the
energy generating component 1108 are contained within the casing
1110, they are protected from the weather and other harmful
elements. The energy generated is able to be transferred to any
device to utilize the energy such as a battery, a power grid and/or
any other device.
[0044] The solar fan and other devices described herein offer an
additional safety feature compared to standard fans since there is
a gap between the two components of the solar fan. If a child
places his hand in the fan, there is no bar directly connected to a
motor that would keep the fan moving even with the child's hand
there. Instead, the magnetic coupling would be interrupted and the
fan would stop.
[0045] FIG. 12 illustrates a view of a remote charger system
according to some embodiments. A remote charger 1200 operates
similar to the power generator described above. The remote charger
1200 includes a set of magnets 1202 that rotate. The magnets 1202
cause a power generator 1204, containing a second set of magnets
1206, in a remote device 1210 to generate electricity which is able
to be stored, for example, in a battery 1208. For example, a remote
charger with rotating magnets is placed on or near a person's chest
and contained within the person is a pacemaker with an electricity
generator and a battery. The remote charger is able to charge the
pacemaker's battery without invasively affecting the person, thus
saving the person from surgery.
[0046] FIG. 13 illustrates a view of a device including a cutting
mechanism according to some embodiments. The device 1300 includes a
first component 1302 (e.g. first shell) and a second component 1304
(e.g. second shell). The device 1300 also includes a cutting
mechanism 1306. In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism 1306
includes a protrusion with a sharp edge. In some embodiments, the
cutting mechanism 1306 is located on the first component 1302 and
is configured to fit within a receiving aperture 1310 of the second
component 1304. In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism 1306 and
the receiving aperture 1310 couple so that that the first component
1302 and the second component 1304 couple together. The cutting
mechanism 1306 is configured to cut a hole or slit in an object
1322 to enable the device 1300 to be secured on the object 1322.
The object 1322 is able to be an object such as an umbrella,
awning, tent or any other object. In some embodiments, the cutting
mechanism 1306 is or includes a conducting material 1308. The
conducting material 1308 of the cutting mechanism 1306 is
configured to couple with a conducting receiver 1312. The
conducting material 1308 and conducting receiver 1312 enable energy
to be transferred from an energy converting device 1318 such as a
solar panel, wind turbine or turbine. In some embodiments, the
energy is stored in a battery 1314. The energy is used to power an
output device 1316 such as a light (e.g. LED), a fan or any other
output device. The device 1300 is able to include a representation
such as advertising.
[0047] As described above, the device 1300 (FIG. 13) includes a
cutting mechanism 1306 which enables the device 1300 to be coupled
to an umbrella 1300 by generating a small hole and the first
component 1302 and the second component 1304 are able to couple
together through. Although an umbrella is shown, any object is able
to be used.
[0048] FIG. 14 illustrates a device including a securing mechanism
positioned on an umbrella 1400 with an aperture according to some
embodiments. In some embodiments, the umbrella 1400 includes an
aperture 1402 such as a grommet with a hole in it. Where the
umbrella 1400 includes the aperture 1402, a device 1404 (similar to
the device 1300) does not need to include a cutter mechanism 1306
(FIG. 13). Instead the protrusion is able to be without a blade or
sharp edge.
[0049] FIG. 15 illustrates an article of clothing system according
to some embodiments. The article of clothing system 1500 includes
an article of clothing 1502 (e.g. a hat, jacket, shirt, pants,
shoe/sneaker, sandal, underwear, bra, goggles or any other article
of clothing. Coupled to the article of clothing 1502 is a solar
panel 1504, particularly at the top of the article of clothing
1502. A battery 1506 is included with the article of clothing 1502
as well. In some embodiments, a light 1508 is included such as on
the brim of a hat or attached to the front of the top of the hat.
In some embodiments, a fan 1510 is included to provide a cooling
effect. The fan 1510 is able to be included within the cap of the
hat or on the bottom of the brim. Any variation of the article of
clothing system 1500 is able to be implemented.
[0050] FIG. 16 illustrates an energy generating system according to
some embodiments. The solar panel 1602 can receive solar or
renewable energy to drive a movement of a motor 1604. The motor
1604 is able to drive a movement of the plate 1610 having magnets
1606, so that the magnets are rotating in a rotational manner. The
lower body 1612 is able to contain coils 1608. The coils 1608 are
able to connect to electric wires 1614, which connects to an energy
usage or storage device 1616. When the solar panel 1602 receives
renewable energy, the energy drives the movement of motor 1606,
which drives the movement of plate 1610 and the magnets 1606. The
lower body 1612 and coils 1608 are relatively stationary. Thus, the
moving of rotating magnets 1606 induces the stationary coil 1608 to
generate electricity.
[0051] The shape of the devices or aspects of the devices described
herein is able to be any shape. In some embodiments, the shape is a
sports item such as a baseball, basketball, football or a food item
such as a coffee cup.
[0052] To utilize the power generation and transmission device and
method, a solar panel is positioned to receive sunlight, and an
energy receiving component is positioned on an outer surface of a
structure such as a window. An energy generating component is
positioned on an inner surface of the structure. A generator, a
battery and a device are coupled to the energy generating
component, so that the device is able to be powered using the solar
panel. Once the user sets up the system, the user uses the device
as any standard operated device. For example, if the device is a
fan, the user switches an on/off switch to turn the device
on/off.
[0053] In operation, the power generation and transmission device
and method enable a device to be used without coupling the device
to a standard power grid. Additionally, the system is able to
function without cables or wires going through a structure which
limits cost and difficulty of installation. Furthermore, a device
such as a fan using the power generation and transmission device is
able to be low or no noise. The power and transmission device
converts energy in various ways such as from renewable energy to
kinetic energy.
[0054] The present invention has been described in terms of
specific embodiments incorporating details to facilitate the
understanding of principles of construction and operation of the
invention. Such reference herein to specific embodiments and
details thereof is not intended to limit the scope of the claims
appended hereto. It will be readily apparent to one skilled in the
art that other various modifications may be made in the embodiment
chosen for illustration without departing from the spirit and scope
of the invention as defined by the claims.
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