Miniature hydro-power generation system

A flow of liquid may be used to rotate a hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removeably engaged with a second hub. A plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. An electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. A flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The liquid treatment system may include a first liquid flow path that provides treated liquid, and a second liquid flow path that provides untreated liquid. The filter and the hydro-power generator are included in the first liquid flow path so that electric power is generated by the hydro-power generator when liquid flows through the first liquid flow path.

Self-powered miniature liquid tratment system

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The liquid treatment system may include a first liquid flow path that provides treated liquid, and a second liquid flow path that provides untreated liquid. The filter and the hydro-power generator are included in the first liquid flow path so that electric power is generated by the hydro-power generator when liquid flows through the first liquid flow path.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with configurable hydropower generator

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removeably engaged with a second hub. A plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. An electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. A flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power.

MINIATURE HYDRO-POWER GENERATION SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT

A miniature hydro-power generation system includes a hydro-power generator, a processor and an energy storage device. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The processor is configured to monitor a level of the electric power generated by the hydro-power generator and a level of charge stored in the energy storage device. The processor is further configured to selectively charge and discharge the energy storage device based on the level of charge of the energy storage device, and the level of electric power generated by the hydro-power generator. The electric power generated by the hydro-power generator is selectively used to charge the energy storage device, and the energy storage device is selectively discharged to supply a load.

Hydro-power generation system

A hydro-generation system includes housing having a passageway, a turbine nozzle, a rotor and a stator. The rotor includes a plurality of turbine blades and a permanent magnet. A flow of liquid may enter the passageway and be directed by the turbine nozzle to the turbine blades to induce rotation. The stator is position within the permanent magnet such that rotation of the permanent magnet induces the production of the electrical energy in the stator. The flow of liquid may flow through the housing and out of the hydro-generation system.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source may be energized by the electric power generated by the hydro-generator when the magnitude of electric power of the hydro-generator enters a determined range. The flow of liquid may be subject to ultraviolet energy generated by the ultraviolet light source.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with ultraviolet dosing

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source may be energized by the electric power generated by the hydro-generator when the revolutions-per-minute or the magnitude of electric power of the hydro-generator enters a determined range. The flow of liquid may be subject to ultraviolet energy generated by the ultraviolet light source. It may be indicated when the ultraviolet light source reaches dose.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with ultraviolet dosing

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source may be energized by the electric power generated by the hydro-generator when the revolutions-per-minute or the magnitude of electric power of the hydro-generator enters a determined range. The flow of liquid may be subject to ultraviolet energy generated by the ultraviolet light source. It may be indicated when the ultraviolet light source reaches dose.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source may be energized by the electric power generated by the hydro-generator when the magnitude of electric power of the hydro-generator enters a determined range. The flow of liquid may be subject to ultraviolet energy generated by the ultraviolet light source.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included in the liquid treatment system may provide untreated liquid at a second outlet of the liquid treatment system. The first and second flow paths may be included in a housing, and may be selectable with a switching mechanism by a user of the liquid treatment system. The housing may be mounted at the end of a faucet. The hydro-generator may generate electric power for use by the ultraviolet light source and a processor. The processor may monitor the electric power and energize the ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the rotational speed of the hydro-generator enters a determined range.

SELF-POWERED MINIATURE LIQUID TREATMENT SYSTEM

A liquid treatment system (2804) that may be self-powered includes a filter (2972), an ultraviolet light source (2984) and a hydro-generator (2992) in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet (2816) of the liquid treatment system (2804). A second flow path (2996) included in the liquid treatment system may provide untreated liquid at a second outlet (2818) of the liquid treatment system (2804). The first and second flow paths may be included in a housing (2808), and may be selectable with a switching mechanism by a user of the liquid treatment system (2804). The housing (2808) may be mounted at the end of a faucet (2802). The hydro- generator (2992) may generate electric power for use by the ultraviolet light source (2584) and a processor. The processor may monitor the electric power and energize the ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the rotational speed of the hydrogenerator enters a determined range. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

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Miniature hydro-power generation system power management

A miniature hydro-power generation system may include a hydro-power generator and energy storage devices. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power at a generator output. The generator output may be electrically coupled to each of the energy storage devices so that the energy storage devices can be independently charged with the electric power produced by the hydro-power generator. The hydro-power generator and/or the energy storage devices can also supply electric power to a load. The energy storage devices may also be electrically coupled via a series/parallel switch so that at least two of the energy storage device may be switched between a series configuration and a parallel configuration.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with multiple liquid flow paths

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included in the liquid treatment system may provide untreated liquid at a second outlet of the liquid treatment system. The first and second flow paths may be included in a housing, and may be selectable with a switching mechanism by a user of the liquid treatment system. The housing may be mounted at the end of a faucet. The hydro-generator may generate electric power for use by the ultraviolet light source and a processor. The processor may monitor the electric power and energize the ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the rotational speed of the hydro-generator enters a determined range.

Hydro-power generation system

A hydro-generation system includes housing having a passageway, a turbine nozzle, a rotor and a stator. The rotor includes a plurality of turbine blades and a permanent magnet. A flow of liquid may enter the passageway and be directed by the turbine nozzle to the turbine blades to induce rotation. The stator is position within the permanent magnet such that rotation of the permanent magnet induces the production of the electrical energy in the stator. The flow of liquid may flow through the housing and out of the hydro-generation system.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with multiple liquid flow paths

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included in the liquid treatment system may provide untreated liquid at a second outlet of the liquid treatment system. The first and second flow paths may be included in a housing, and may be selectable with a switching mechanism by a user of the liquid treatment system. The housing may be mounted at the end of a faucet. The hydro-generator may generate electric power for use by the ultraviolet light source and a processor. The processor may monitor the electric power and energize the ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the rotational speed of the hydro-generator enters a determined range.

Miniature hydro-power generation system

A flow of liquid may be used to rotate a miniature hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removeably engaged with a second hub. A plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. An electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. A flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power.

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Miniature hydro-power generation system power management

A miniature hydro-power generation system includes a hydro-power generator, a processor and an energy storage device. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The processor is configured to monitor a level of the electric power generated by the hydro-power generator and a level of charge stored in the energy storage device. The processor is further configured to selectively charge and discharge the energy storage device based on the level of charge of the energy storage device, and the level of electric power generated by the hydro-power generator. The electric power generated by the hydro-power generator is selectively used to charge the energy storage device, and the energy storage device is selectively discharged to supply a load.

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Method for making miniature hydro-power generation system

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removeably engaged with a second hub. During manufacture, a plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. Also during manufacture, an electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. In operation, a flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power.

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with configurable hydropower generator

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removably engaged with a second hub. A plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. An electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. A flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power.

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Inductively powered apparatus

An inductive power supply system for providing power to one or more inductively powered devices. The system includes a mechanism for varying the physical distance or the respective orientation between the primary coil and secondary coil to control the amount of power supplied to the inductively powered device. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to an inductive power supply system having a primary coil and a receptacle disposed within the magnetic field generated by the primary coil. One or more inductively powered devices are placed randomly within the receptacle to receive power inductively from the primary coil. The power supply circuit includes circuitry for adjusting the power supplied to the primary coil to optimize operation based on the position and cumulative characteristics of the inductively powered device(s) disposed within the receptacle.

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Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with configurable hydropower generator

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removably engaged with a second hub. A plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. An electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. A flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power.

SELF-POWERED MINIATURE LIQUID TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH CONFIGURABLE HYDROPOWER GENERATOR

A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The hydro-generator may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing may include a first hub removeably engaged with a second hub. A plurality of paddles may be replaceably engaged between the first hub and the second hub. An electrical generator may be disposed in the inner housing. A flow of liquid may strike the paddles causing the inner housing to rotate. During rotation of the housing, the electrical generator may produce electrical power. 1. A hydro-power generation system comprising:an energy storage device;a processor coupled with the energy storage device by a charge monitor line indicative of a level of charge stored in the energy storage device, and by a discharge monitor line indicative of an amount of discharge of the energy storage device; anda hydro-power generator coupled with the processor by a power input line indicative of a level of electric power supplied by the hydro-power generator in response to rotation of the hydro-power generator by a flow of liquid;the processor configured to monitor the level of charge stored in the energy storage device and selectively charge the energy storage device with electric power supplied from the hydro-power generator, and selectively discharge the energy storage device, based on the level of charge stored in the energy storage device and the level of electric power supplied by the hydro-power generator.2. The hydro-power generation system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to cycle the energy storage device between a charging condition and a discharging condition in accordance with a threshold charge level of the energy storage device and a threshold discharge level of the energy storage device.3. The hydro-power generation system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to regulate a ...

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Miniature hydro-power generation system power management

A miniature hydro-power generation system may include a hydro-generator, a control circuit and an energy storage device. A flow of liquid may be used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The control circuit may switch the electric power to charge the energy storage device and/or to supply the electric power to an electrical load. The control circuit may also selectively switch the energy storage device to supply electric power to the electrical load. Further, the control circuit may disable both the hydro-generator and the energy storage device from supplying electric power to the load.

Circuit Assembly for Compact Acoustic Device

A circuit assembly ( 600 ) includes a printed circuit board assembly ( 100 ). The printed circuit board assembly includes a first circuit board ( 101 ), a second circuit board ( 102 ), and a first flexible substrate ( 103 ) interposed between, and continuous with, the first circuit board and the second circuit board. A second flexible substrate ( 108 ) extends from, and is continuous with, the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuits comprising electronic components ( 301,302,303,304,305 ) are disposed along one or more of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. The printed circuit board assembly is folded about a battery ( 601 ), with the first circuit board adjacent to the first major face, the second circuit board adjacent to the second major face, and the first flexible substrate spanning the one or more side faces.

CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR COMPACT ACOUSTIC DEVICE

A circuit assembly () includes a printed circuit board assembly (). The printed circuit board assembly includes a first circuit board (), a second circuit board (), and a first flexible substrate () interposed between, and continuous with, the first circuit board and the second circuit board. A second flexible substrate () extends from, and is continuous with, the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuits comprising electronic components () are disposed along one or more of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. The printed circuit board assembly is folded about a battery (), with the first circuit board adjacent to the first major face, the second circuit board adjacent to the second major face, and the first flexible substrate spanning the one or more side faces. 120.-. (canceled)21. An assembly comprising:a housing to insert into an ear of a user;a printed circuit board assembly disposed within the housing;one or more electronic circuits disposed along the printed circuit board assembly;a first microphone and a second microphone disposed along the printed circuit board assembly; andan acoustic driver coupled to the printed circuit board assembly;the housing defining a first microphone port, a second microphone port, and an acoustic driver port;the first microphone port and the first microphone are oriented to define a first beam along a first axis;the second microphone port and the second microphone are oriented to define a second beam along a second axis, an acoustic porting device disposed between the second microphone port and the second microphone;the acoustic driver and the acoustic driver port are oriented to define a third beam along a third axis; andthe printed circuit board assembly comprising at least one circuit board, the second microphone disposed on a first side of the at least one circuit board, the acoustic porting device disposed on a second side of the at least one circuit board.22. The assembly of wherein the first ...

Audio interface

Power adapter

Headset for a communication device

Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system

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Circuit assembly for compact acoustic device

A circuit assembly ( 600 ) includes a printed circuit board assembly ( 100 ). The printed circuit board assembly includes a first circuit board ( 101 ), a second circuit board ( 102 ), and a first flexible substrate ( 103 ) interposed between, and continuous with, the first circuit board and the second circuit board. A second flexible substrate ( 108 ) extends from, and is continuous with, the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuits comprising electronic components ( 301,302,303,304,305 ) are disposed along one or more of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. The printed circuit board assembly is folded about a battery ( 601 ), with the first circuit board adjacent to the first major face, the second circuit board adjacent to the second major face, and the first flexible substrate spanning the one or more side faces.

Circuit assembly for compact acoustic device

A circuit assembly ( 600 ) includes a printed circuit board assembly ( 100 ). The printed circuit board assembly includes a first circuit board ( 101 ), a second circuit board ( 102 ), and a first flexible substrate ( 103 ) interposed between, and continuous with, the first circuit board and the second circuit board. A second flexible substrate ( 108 ) extends from, and is continuous with, the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuits comprising electronic components ( 301,302,303,304,305 ) are disposed along one or more of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. The printed circuit board assembly is folded about a battery ( 601 ), with the first circuit board adjacent to the first major face, the second circuit board adjacent to the second major face, and the first flexible substrate spanning the one or more side faces.