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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2004
Bradbury R. Face, Norfolk, VA (US);
Alfredo Vazquez Carazo, Norfolk, VA (US);
Glenn F. Rogers, Jr., Hampton, VA (US);
Gregory a Thomas, Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Bradbury R. Face, Norfolk, VA (US);
Alfredo Vazquez Carazo, Norfolk, VA (US);
Glenn F. Rogers, Jr., Hampton, VA (US);
Gregory A Thomas, Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Face International Corp., Norfolk, VA (US);
Abstract
A self-powered switching system using electromechanical generators generates power for activation of a latching relay. The electromechanical generators comprise electroactive elements or magnetic based microgenerators that may be mechanically actuated to generate electrical power. The associated signal generation circuitry may be coupled to a transmitter or transceiver for sending and/or receiving RF signals to/from a receiver which actuates the latching relay. Power may be stored within the circuit using rechargeable batteries for powering or supplementing power to the transmitter or transceiver.