AdaptivEnergy Signs Deal with In-Q-Tel for Its 'Energy Harvesting' Technology

Energy Resource,  May 15, 2007  

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ENERGY RESOURCE-15 May 2007-AdaptivEnergy Signs Deal with In-Q-Tel for Its 'Energy Harvesting' Technology(C)2007 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com

Technology that can use the human body's movements to generate electricity will be further developed under a strategic investment and technology advancement agreement between AdaptivEnergy and In-Q-Tel, an investment firm that identifies technology solutions to support the mission of the Central Intelligence Agency and the broader intelligence community.

AdaptivEnergy's Joule-Thief is an "energy harvesting device" that can use any movement, from the motion of a person walking, flowing air or water, or even a door opening and closing, to create and store electricity.

Powered by the company's RLP technology, the device captures vibrational energy and converts it to electrical energy, which can be used to power remote sensors or to extend the battery life of handheld mobile electronic products.

"Our partnership with In-Q-Tel underscores the strength of our technology and the novel capabilities we bring to the table to aid national security," said Mike Rocke, president and CEO of AdaptivEnergy.

"AdaptivEnergy's technology offers groundbreaking capabilities in energy harvesting," added Troy M. Pearsall, In-Q-Tel's executive vice president of Technology Transfer. "In-Q-Tel is thrilled with the AdaptivEnergy partnership, and with the promise of further significant developments in alternatives to batteries for a wide variety of commercial and government applications."

AdaptivEnergy develops miniature piezo actuators and generators that are replacing traditional motors and solenoids where small size and low power are required. Like the transistor replacing the vacuum tube, the ceramic materials used in AdaptivEnergy's RLP products are smaller and lighter than the magnets and copper coils in electromagnetic devices, enabling the miniaturization of products using pumps, valves, regulators, fans and electric generators.

AdaptivEnergy is a privately held company based in Hampton, Va. For more information, visit www.adaptivenergy.com.

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