Method for converting direct current to alternating current

A method for generating alternating current from a direct current power supply, comprising:

• providing a differential voltage direct current power supply configured to output a plurality of direct current voltage potentials;
• providing a first rotor comprised of a plurality of rings in electrical communication with the plurality of direct current voltage potentials, wherein the plurality of rings are divided into a plurality of subrings configured to expose the plurality of direct current voltage potentials;
• providing a first stator wherein the first stator is comprised of a first brush portion having a plurality of brushes, wherein the first stator is disposed so that the plurality of brushes are placed in contact with the plurality of rings, wherein the first stator is configured to output a first substantially sinusoidal shaped output voltage when the first rotor is rotated;
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• rotating the first rotor to generate the first substantially sinusoidal shaped output voltage from the first stator.

An inverter, comprising:

• an input configured to receive a plurality of direct current voltage potentials;
• a rotor having a plurality of rings in electrical communication with the plurality of direct current voltage potentials, wherein the plurality of rings are divided into a plurality of subrings configured to expose the plurality of direct current voltage potentials;
• a stator having a first brush portion having a plurality of brushes, wherein the stator is disposed so that the plurality of brushes are placed in contact with the plurality of rings, wherein the stator is configured to output a substantially sinusoidal shaped output voltage when the rotor is rotated;
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• a motor configured to rotate the rotor.