Methods and apparatus utilizing a bipolar double D vehicle coupler in wireless power transfer applications

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PATENT NO 9876366
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14865428

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Systems, methods, and apparatuses utilizing a bipolar double D vehicle coupler in wireless power transfer applications are described herein. Some implementations may include an apparatus for wireless power transfer. The apparatus comprises a first coil and a second coil connected in series to form a first circuit. The first coil does not overlap the second coil. The apparatus comprises a third coil and a fourth coil electrically connected in series to form a second circuit. The third coil does not overlap the fourth coil. At least a portion of the first circuit overlaps at least a portion of the second circuit. The first circuit is substantially magnetically decoupled from the second circuit.

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WITRICITY CORPORATION57 WATER STREET WATERTOWN MA 02472

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Budhia, Mickel Bipin Auckland, NZ 37 445
Huang, Chang-Yu Auckland, NZ 57 850
Keeling, Nicholas Athol Auckland, NZ 50 660

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