Russian Physicist Invented Alternative Energy Source

MOSCOW (RIA Novosti) -- An ingenious device providing power to microelectronics - the so called piezoconverter - was invented by Martyn Nunuparov, a Russian theoretical physicist and head of the microelectronics laboratory of the general Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The device has been patented under this name in Russia, the United States and 24 other countries.

Martyn Nunuparov invented the piezoconverter consisting of a transformer, two diodes and a condenser. In particular, the gadget converts a lighter's spark to 3V voltage.

Many companies are interested in the invention. However, they are mostly interested in the rights for it, rather than in launching production. "But I do not want to sell the patent, I want manufacture what I have invented," Martyn Nunuparov said.

Secret services, miners, firefighters and oil and gas producers have been very keen on the piezoconverter, remote switches and battery-less sensors that can be used as part of self-contained wireless warning systems that produce no sparks whatsoever because they are airtight. This is especially important to miners and firefighters because it minimizes the risk of explosion. And you have never to replace batteries as well.