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Pressure Cycle Energy Harvesting System in Marine Applications

Description

A system for harvesting energy from changes in pressure, such as those experienced by marine animals or vehicles that routinely dive.

Additional Information

Patent number and inventor

15/173,540

Michael Shafer, Eric Morgan, and Gregory Hahn.

Potential applications

This system can be used to power small marine wildlife tracking devices and autonomous underwater vehicles to extend operational lifespan.

Benefits and advantages

Advantages include sustainable and renewable energy generation, power generation capability while moving both up and down, autonomous piloting, and extended use over thousands of miles.

Case number and licensing status

2015-012

This invention is available for licensing.