Patents by Inventor Dylan J. Morris

Dylan J. Morris has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Energy converters and associated methods
    Patent number: 8358049
    Abstract: Energy converters and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an energy converter includes a first structural member spaced apart from a second structure member, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element individually coupled to the first structural member and the second structural member, and a deflection member tensionally suspended between the first and second piezoelectric elements. The deflection member is substantially rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Dylan J. Morris, David F. Bahr, Michael J. Anderson, John M. Youngsman
  • ENERGY CONVERTERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110156533
    Abstract: Energy converters and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an energy converter includes a first structural member spaced apart from a second structure member, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element individually coupled to the first structural member and the second structural member, and a deflection member tensionally suspended between the first and second piezoelectric elements. The deflection member is substantially rigid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dylan J. Morris, David F. Bahr, Michael J. Anderson, John M. Youngsman
  • Energy converters and associated methods
    Patent number: 7893599
    Abstract: Energy converters and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an energy converter includes a first structural member spaced apart from a second structure member, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element individually coupled to the first structural member and the second structural member, and a deflection member tensionally suspended between the first and second piezoelectric elements. The deflection member is substantially rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Dylan J. Morris, David F. Bahr, Michael J. Anderson, John M. Youngsman
  • Piezoelectric transducers and associated methods
    Patent number: 7710001
    Abstract: Piezoelectric transducers and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a piezoelectric transducer includes a support member, a piezoelectric element attached to the support member, and a pressurized chamber at one side of the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element comprises a flexible film, and the pressurized chamber contains a fluid that applies a static pressure to a side of the piezoelectric element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Dylan J. Morris, David F. Bahr, Michael Anderson
  • ENERGY CONVERTERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090200896
    Abstract: Energy converters and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an energy converter includes a first structural member spaced apart from a second structure member, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element individually coupled to the first structural member and the second structural member, and a deflection member tensionally suspended between the first and second piezoelectric elements. The deflection member is substantially rigid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dylan J. Morris, David F. Bahr, Michael J. Anderson, John M. Youngsman
  • PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090085441
    Abstract: Piezoelectric transducers and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a piezoelectric transducer includes a support member, a piezoelectric element attached to the support member, and a pressurized chamber at one side of the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element comprises a flexible film, and the pressurized chamber contains a fluid that applies a static pressure to a side of the piezoelectric element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dylan J. Morris, David F. Bahr, Michael Anderson