Light capsule
OwnerBrian Michael Coyle, Alys Larseninventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to devices, methods, and systems that emit light in the ruminant reticulorumen, to inactivate a distinct group of microbes. The device size and weight obtains a predetermined position in the rumen, and protectively contains a first power source, electric components, and light sources. The present invention contains methods of duty cycles and systems of second power sources to enable the first power source to operate the light sources for a prolonged period.
Claims18
A light capsule retained in a ruminant reticulorumen, including
- a) at least one light source emitting a radiation of at least one wavelength that inactivates at least one distinct group of microbes;
- b) the light capsule having a weight to permanently position the light capsule in at least one layer of the reticulorumen;
- c) a power source;
- d) circuit elements to deliver power in at least one duty cycle to operate the at least one light source for a prolonged period.
A light capsule retained in a ruminant reticulorumen, including
- a) at least one light source emitting a radiation of at least one wavelength that inactivates at least one distinct group of microbes;
- b) the light capsule having a weight to permanently position the light capsule in at least one layer of the reticulorumen;
- c) a first power source within the light capsule;
- d) a second regenerative power source;
- e) a bridge circuit for performing power regeneration;
- f) a rectifying circuit to supply the regeneration power to the first power source;
- g) circuit elements to deliver power to the at least one light source in at least one duty cycle;
- h) a controller that couples the second regenerative power source, regeneration power, the first power source, circuits, and the at least one duty cycle.
A method for inactivating a distinct group of microbes in a reticulorumen for a prolonged time, comprising:
- establishing, by a power controller of a light capsule positioned in the reticulorumen, a circuit between an onboard power source and a load in the light capsule;
- controlling, by the power controller, a supply of a stable current to the load in order to activate at least one light source that emits wavelengths that inactivate the distinct group of microbes;
- controlling, by the power controller, a duty cycle process in order to extend a lifespan of the onboard power source for the prolonged time.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.