Device for storage of intraluminally generated power

摘要

A device for storing power generated from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise: (a) an intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure operably coupled to the generator; (b) a intraluminal generator; and (c) an energy storage apparatus.;A system for storing power generated from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise: (a) means for receiving an intraluminal pressure change; (b) means for converting the intraluminal pressure change into energy with an intraluminal generator; and (c) means for storing the energy in an energy storage apparatus.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
an intraluminal piezoelectric generator including a deformable intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure, the deformable intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure (i) includes a piezoelectric material, (ii) includes a surface that is configured to be exposed to a fluid in a luminal environment, and (iii) is configured to generate electricity under deformation of the surface in response to receipt by the surface of a force from an intraluminal pressure change in the luminal environment; an energy storage apparatus; and a coupling between the intraluminal piezoelectric generator and the energy storage apparatus, wherein the coupling between the intraluminal piezoelectric generator and the energy storage apparatus comprises a fluid coupling.