Patents by Inventor Johan Urena

Johan Urena 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).

  • Publication number: 20260226884
    Abstract: Disclosed are amphibious energy harvesting systems that include a hybrid triboelectric-electromagnetic generator (HTEG). A triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is mechanically coupled to an electromagnetic generator (EMG) in a gear-driven transmission configured to enable synchronized energy conversion. A TENG unit comprises a stator and rotor assembly. A stator is paired with a first triboelectric layer configured for soft-contact engagement with a second triboelectric layer paired with a rotor, where the engagement is maintained under compressive force from a sponge element connected to a driving gear. An amphibious turbine is configured to rotate the driving gear, which is mechanically coupled to a driven gear connected to an EMG unit. The turbine is configured for efficient energy harvesting in dynamic, dual-phase fluid environments. Dual generator system of the disclosure offers improved operational adaptability in shifting environmental conditions compared to conventional energy harvesting systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Lin Dong, Brooke Flammang, Chi Zhang, Yuxiao Wang, Johan Urena, Richards Augustin-Lawson, Catherine Eno