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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4497973 | Thermoelectric device exhibiting decreased stress A thermoelectric device exhibiting both structural integrity and decreased stress across the device notwithstanding the application of thermally cycled temperature differentials thereacross includes, electrically interconnected thermoelectric elements and... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4468854 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing thermoelectric devices An apparatus for manufacturing thermoelectric devices includes two conductive strip receiving fixtures, a thermoelectric element receiving fixture and a u-shaped member. The conductive strip receiving fixtures act to retain the strips in proper registry d... | 09/04/1984 |
| 4465895 | Thermoelectric devices having improved elements and element interconnects and method of making same A new and improved thermoelectric device and a method of manufacturing same takes advantage of the anisotropy of the materials employed to provide a substantially increased power output over prior art devices. The individual thermoelectric elements are pr... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4465894 | Substrateless thermoelectric device and method of making same A new and improved thermoelectric device of the type which provides electrical energy in response to a temperature gradient applied across the device exhibits both structural integrity and improved efficiency. The new thermoelectric device includes a plur... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4448028 | Thermoelectric systems incorporating rectangular heat pipes The present invention provides a low cost, compact, efficient thermoelectric system which has no moving parts for converting waste heat into electrical energy. The system includes a plurality of heat pipes having at least one substantially planar sidewall... | 05/15/1984 |
