Patents Assigned to Sole Power, LLC
  • Foot-powered energy generator
    Patent number: 9716419
    Abstract: A foot-powered energy generation device includes a step plate that moves between an upper position and a lower position in response to the step action of a user. The device also includes an electrical generator, and a gear train that will cause a rotor of the generator to rotate in response to movement of the step plate up and down. A carriage is mechanically interconnected to the step plate and the gear train to cause the rotation of the gear train in response to the step plate motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Sole Power, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Stanton, Hahna R. Alexander, Spencer Williams, Sarah Stroup, Arianna Golden
  • Foot-powered energy generator
    Patent number: 9190886
    Abstract: A foot-powered energy generation device includes a step plate that moves between an upper position and a lower position in response to the step action of a user. The device also includes an electrical generator, and a gear train that will cause a rotor of the generator to rotate in response to movement of the step plate up and down. A carriage is mechanically interconnected to the step plate and the gear train to cause the rotation of the gear train in response to the step plate motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sole Power, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Stanton, Hahna Alexander, Spencer Williams, Sarah Stroup, Arianna Golden
  • Foot-powered energy harvesting mechanisms for insoles and shoes
    Patent number: 8970054
    Abstract: The energy harvesting mechanism solves the problem of running out of battery life in remote or inconvenient locations. This invention has been designed to harvest energy from the heel strike phase of walking. The invention involves a mechanism to convert linear to rotational motion, followed by a gear train and electric generator. Harvested energy is stored in a battery to power users' electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sole Power, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Stanton, Hahna Alexander, Sarah Stroup, Arianna Golden, Spencer Williams