Magnetostrictive alternator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9871186
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13916797

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A magnetostrictive alternator configured to convert pressure waves into electrical energy is provided. It should be appreciated that the magnetostrictive alternator may be combined in some embodiments with a Stirling engine to produce electrical power. The Stirling engine creates the oscillating pressure wave and the magnetostrictive alternator converts the pressure wave into electricity. In some embodiments, the magnetostrictive alternator may include aerogel material and magnetostrictive material. The aerogel material may be configured to convert a higher amplitude pressure wave into a lower amplitude pressure wave. The magnetostrictive material may be configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field when the magnetostrictive material is compressed by the lower amplitude pressure wave.

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US GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA300 E STREET SW WASHINGTON DC 20546-0001

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruder, Geoffrey A Parma Heights, US 10 15
Dyson,, Jr Rodger W Elyria, US 5 21

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