公开(公告)号：US09184595B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US12705582

申请日：2010-02-13

Applicant: Andre B. Kurs ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Eric R. Giler

Inventor： Andre B. Kurs ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Eric R. Giler

IPC: H01F27/42 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q7/08 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H03H7/40

Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer for electronic devices that include at least one source magnetic resonator including a capacitively-loaded conducting loop coupled to a power source and configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field and at least one device magnetic resonator, distal from said source resonators, comprising a capacitively-loaded conducting loop configured to convert said oscillating magnetic fields into electrical energy, wherein at least one said resonator has a keep-out zone around the resonator that surrounds the resonator with a layer of non-lossy material.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于电子设备的无线功率传输的改进配置，其包括至少一个源磁共振器，该至少一个源磁共振器包括耦合到电源并被配置为产生振荡磁场的电容负载传导环路和至少一个器件磁共振器，远端 来自所述源谐振器，包括电容负载导电回路，其被配置为将所述振荡磁场转换成电能，其中至少一个所述谐振器具有围绕谐振器的谐振器周围的带有非损耗材料层的保持区 。

公开(公告)号：US08729737B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13369104

申请日：2012-02-08

Applicant: David A. Schatz ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski

Inventor： David A. Schatz ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski

IPC: H01F37/00 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H01F37/00 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  H01F27/2823 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H03H2001/0057

Abstract: A bag for wireless energy transfer comprising a compartment for storing an electronic device enabled for wireless energy transfer, and at least one magnetic resonator positioned for wireless energy transfer to the electronic device, wherein a the at least one magnetic resonator optionally operates in one of three modes: (1) as a repeater resonator to extend the energy transfer to the electronic device from an external wireless energy source, (2) as a source resonator transferring energy from a battery in the bag to the electronic device, and (3) as an energy capture resonator receiving wireless energy from an external source to recharge a battery in the bag.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无线能量转移的袋，包括用于存储能够进行无线能量传递的电子设备的隔间，以及定位成用于无线能量传递到电子设备的至少一个磁性谐振器，其中所述至少一个磁性谐振器可选地以三个 模式：（1）作为中继器谐振器，从外部无线能源将能量传递扩展到电子设备，（2）作为将能量从袋中的电池传递到电子设备的源谐振器，以及（3）作为 能量捕获谐振器从外部源接收无线能量以对袋中的电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US08723366B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US12721118

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: Ron Fiorello ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Steven J. Ganem

Inventor： Ron Fiorello ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Steven J. Ganem

IPC: H01F37/00

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01F2003/005 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a resonator enclosure for wireless high power transfer that includes a support plate, a sheet of good conductor positioned on one side of the support plate, a separator piece for maintaining a separation distance between the resonator and the sheet of good conductor, and a cover of a non-lossy material covering the resonator, the separator, the sheet of good conductor and attached to the support plate, wherein the size of the sheet of good conductor is larger than the size of the resonator.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于无线高功率传输的谐振器外壳的改进配置，其包括支撑板，位于支撑板一侧的良好导体片，用于保持谐振器与片材之间的间隔距离的分离片 导体和覆盖谐振器，分离器，良好导体片并附着到支撑板的无损材料的覆盖物，其中良好导体片的尺寸大于谐振器的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08669676B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US12650386

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler

Inventor： Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler

IPC: H01F37/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2200/18 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/20 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B60L2230/24 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/20 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H03H7/40 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/725 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a first resonator coupled to an energy source generating a field having magnetic material, and a second resonator located a variable distance from the source resonator having magnetic material and not connected by any wire or shared magnetic material to the first resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using magnetic materials to increase the coupling factor among the resonators.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的实施例中，描述了一种方法和系统的改进的能力，该方法和系统包括耦合到产生具有磁性材料的场的能量源的第一谐振器，以及位于距离具有磁性材料的源谐振器可变距离的第二谐振器， 将所述源谐振器和所述第二谐振器耦合以提供所述源谐振器和所述第二谐振器之间的近场无线能量传输的第一谐振器的任何导线或共享磁性材料，并且其中所述源谐振器 并且第二谐振器使用磁性材料成形以增加谐振器之间的耦合因子。

公开(公告)号：US08461721B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12648539

申请日：2009-12-29

Applicant: Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler

Inventor： Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler

IPC: H01F37/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B60L2200/22 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/20 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B60L2230/24 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H03H7/40 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/725 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator and where a loss inducing object is positioned to minimize loss in at least one resonator.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的实施例中，描述了一种方法和系统的改进的能力，该方法和系统包括可选地耦合到能量源的源极谐振器和位于离源极谐振器一定距离的第二谐振器，其中源谐振器和第二谐振器耦合以提供近 源极谐振器和第二谐振器之间的无源能量传输，其中损耗诱导对象被定位成使至少一个谐振器中的损耗最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20130038402A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13589992

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Aristeidis Karalis ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Andre B. Kurs

Inventor： Aristeidis Karalis ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Andre B. Kurs

IPC: H03H7/38

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/50

Abstract: A method includes providing a source resonator including a first conductive loop in parallel with a first capacitive element and in series with a first adjustable element the source resonator having a source target impedance, providing a plurality of device resonators each including a conductive loop and having a device target impedance, connecting, for each of the plurality of device resonators, a resistor corresponding to the device target impedance in series with the conductive loop of each of the plurality of device resonators, connecting a network analyzer in series with the first conductive loop and adjusting at least one of the first capacitive element and the first adjustable element until a measured impedance of the source resonator is within a predetermined range of the source target impedance.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括提供源谐振器，该源谐振器包括与第一电容元件并联的第一导电回路，并与第一可调元件串联，源谐振器具有源目标阻抗，提供多个器件谐振器，每个器件谐振器包括导电回路并具有 将所述多个器件谐振器中的每一个连接到与所述多个器件谐振器中的每一个的导电回路串联的器件目标阻抗的电阻器，将网络分析器与所述第一导电回路串联连接;以及 调整所述第一电容元件和所述第一可调元件中的至少一个直到所述源谐振器的测量阻抗在所述源目标阻抗的预定范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20120235566A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13291032

申请日：2011-11-07

Applicant: Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  David A. Schatz ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Eric R. Giler ,  Marin Soljacic

Inventor： Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  David A. Schatz ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Eric R. Giler ,  Marin Soljacic

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H03H7/40 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load.

Abstract translation: 用于与电源耦合的第一电磁谐振器的移动无线接收器包括与可移动照明单元相关联的负载，适于向照明单元提供电能的负载，被配置为耦合到负载的第二电磁谐振器， 可移动地相对于第一电磁谐振器，其中第二电磁谐振器被配置为无线耦合到第一电磁谐振器，以从第一电磁谐振器向第二电磁谐振器提供共振的非辐射无线电力，并且其中第二电磁谐振器 被配置为在系统操作期间是可调谐的，以便至少一个调谐提供给第二电磁谐振器的功率并调谐传递到负载的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20120235504A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13292040

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: Morris P. Kesler ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Marin Soljacic

Inventor： Morris P. Kesler ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Marin Soljacic

IPC: H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H03H7/40 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes, a load associated with a sensor and configured to power a sensor, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load.

Abstract translation: 一种与耦合到电源的第一电磁谐振器一起使用的移动无线接收器包括：与传感器相关联并被配置为为传感器供电的负载;以及第二电磁谐振器，其被配置为耦合到负载并相对于第一电磁 谐振器，其中所述第二电磁谐振器被配置为无线地耦合到所述第一电磁谐振器，以从所述第一电磁谐振器向所述第二电磁谐振器提供共振的非辐射无线电力，并且其中所述第二电磁谐振器被配置为在 系统操作，以便调谐提供给第二电磁谐振器的功率中的至少一个，并调谐输送到负载的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20120153737A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12650114

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler

Inventor： Aristeidis Karalis ,  Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler

IPC: H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/20 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B60L2230/24 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/20 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H03H7/40 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/725 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a first resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a variable distance from the source resonator and not connected by any wires to the first resonator, where the first resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the first resonator and the second resonator, and where the field of at least one of the first resonator and the second resonator is shaped to increase the coupling factor among the resonators.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的实施例中，描述了一种方法和系统的改进的能力，该方法和系统包括可选地耦合到能量源的第一谐振器和位于离源谐振器可变距离并且不通过任何导线连接到第一谐振器的第二谐振器，其中 第一谐振器和第二谐振器被耦合以在第一谐振器和第二谐振器之间提供近场无线能量传递，并且其中第一谐振器和第二谐振器中的至少一个的场被成形为增加了第一谐振器和第二谐振器之间的耦合因子 谐振器。

公开(公告)号：US20120153734A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12648688

申请日：2009-12-29

Applicant: Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Aristeidis Karalis

Inventor： Andre B. Kurs ,  Andrew J. Campanella ,  Konrad J. Kulikowski ,  Katherine L. Hall ,  Marin Soljacic ,  Morris P. Kesler ,  Aristeidis Karalis

IPC: H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2200/18 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/20 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B60L2230/24 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/20 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H03H7/40 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/725 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using conducting surfaces to increase the coupling factor among the resonators.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的实施例中，描述了一种方法和系统的改进的能力，该方法和系统包括可选地耦合到能量源的源极谐振器和位于离源极谐振器一定距离的第二谐振器，其中源谐振器和第二谐振器耦合以提供近 源极谐振器和第二谐振器之间的无源能量传输，并且其中源谐振器和第二谐振器中的至少一个的场用导电表面成形，以增加谐振器之间的耦合因子。