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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101847 | Thermoelectric module A thermoelectric module includes a first substrate, a second substrate having a second surface which is apart from and faces a first surface of the first substrate, a plurality of thermoelectric elements arranged on the first and the second surfaces, a plurality of ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8101846 | Solid state thermoelectric power converter High efficiency conversion of heat energy to electrical energy is achieved using a ring of metallic components and anodically sliced, reduced barriers, high purity n-type and p-type semiconductor wafers. Energy produced by heating one set of fins and cooling another... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8044292 | Homogeneous thermoelectric nanocomposite using core-shell nanoparticles A thermoelectric material comprises core-shell particles having a core formed from a core material and a shell formed from a shell material. In representative examples, the shell material is a material showing an appreciable thermoelectric effect in bulk. The core m... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7985918 | Thermoelectric module A novel thermoelectric module in which the thermoelectric elements are stacked together with thermal and electrical conductors integrated in the stack to perform the dual functions of conducting both heat and electricity. ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7956277 | Thermoelectric module A thermoelectric module having an excellent durability is provide. The thermoelectric module comprises: a first support substrate having a first inner surface, a first outer surface and a plurality of first connecting electrodes formed on the first inner surf... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7888583 | Semiconductor nanowire thermoelectric materials and devices, and processes for producing same The present invention provides nanowires and nanoribbons that are well suited for use in thermoelectric applications. The nanowires and nanoribbons are characterized by a periodic longitudinal modulation, which may be a compositional modulation or a strain-induced m... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7868243 | Method for producing a nanostructure based on interconnected nanowires, nanostructure and use as thermoelectric converter Method for producing a nanostructure based on interconnected nanowires, nanostructure and use as thermoelectric converter The nanostructure comprises two arrays of nanowires made from respectively n-doped and p-doped semi-conducting material. The nanowires of the fi... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7868242 | Thermoelectric conversion module A thermoelectric conversion module includes a tubular element unit having a plurality of ring-like thermoelectric elements coaxially arranged with air as an insulator sandwiched inbetween. The ring-like thermoelectric element is covered approximately entirely with e... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7804019 | Methods of depositing epitaxial thermoelectric films having reduced crack and/or surface defect densities and related devices A substrate is provided including a growth surface that is offcut relative to a plane defined by a crystallographic orientation of the substrate at an offcut angle of about 5 degrees to about 45 degrees. A thermoelectric film is epitaxially grown on the growth surfa... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7763791 | Thin film with oriented cracks on a flexible substrate A thermoelectric film is disclosed. The thermoelectric film includes a substrate that is substantially electrically non-conductive and flexible and a thermoelectric material that is deposited on at least one surface of the substrate. The thermoelectric film also inc... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7608777 | Thermoelectric power generator with intermediate loop A thermoelectric power generator is disclosed for use to generate electrical power from heat, typically waste heat. An intermediate heat transfer loop forms a part of the system to permit added control and adjustability in the system. This allows the thermoelectric ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7488888 | Energy harvesting devices Energy harvesting devices are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the energy harvesting devices includes a fastening device, a first thermally-conductive element engaging the fastening device, a thermoelectric device disposed in thermal contact with the first t... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7365264 | Thermoelectric converter and manufacturing method thereof A thermoelectric converting device includes a P type thermoelectric element, an N type thermoelectric element, the N type thermoelectric element connected with the P type thermoelectric element alternately to be electrically in series, an electrode circuit contactin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7311044 | Imaging device cooling system One embodiment of the present invention provides a cooling system in an imaging device having an element that generates heat. The cooling system comprises a thermoelectric generator and a cooling device. The thermoelectric generator is thermally coupled to the eleme... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309830 | Nanostructured bulk thermoelectric material A thermoelectric material comprises two or more components, at least one of which is a thermoelectric material. The first component is nanostructured, for example as an electrically conducting nanostructured network, and can include nanowires, nanoparticles, or othe... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7305839 | Thermal transfer device and system and method incorporating same A thermal transfer device having a first substrate layer, a second substrate layer and first and second electrodes disposed between the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer. The thermal transfer device also includes a release layer disposed between t... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7260939 | Thermal transfer device and system and method incorporating same A method of manufacturing a thermal transfer device including providing first and second thermally conductive substrates that are substantially atomically flat, providing a patterned electrical barrier having a plurality of closed shapes on the first thermally condu... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7253549 | Thermionic vacuum diode device with adjustable electrodes In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a Gap Diode is disclosed in which a tubular actuating element serves as both a housing for a pair of electrodes and as a means for controlling the separation between the electrode pair. In a preferred embod... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235912 | Diamond-like carbon thermoelectric conversion devices and methods for the use and manufacture thereof Diamond-like carbon based thermoelectric conversion devices and methods of making and using the same which have improved conversion efficiencies and increased reliability. The device can include a cathode having a base member with a layer of diamond-like carbon mate... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7179986 | Self-assembled quantum dot superlattice thermoelectric materials and devices A thermoelectric (TE) device includes a first leg of TE material (a pseudobinary or pseudoternary alloy) and a second leg comprising a metal wire. The second leg is in thermal and electrical communication with the first leg. The TE device has a ZT value of approxima... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160506 | Electronic disinfection of airborne pollutants A system for electronically disinfecting air includes a first electrode, at least a second electrode, the first and second electrode being spaced apart from one another. The surfaces of the first or second electrode include a semiconductor or a dielectric layer havi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7131768 | Extended temperature range EMF device A sensor and method of manufacturing an extended temperature range EMF sensor that is cost effective and highly reliable, with a stable EMF output and with an operating range of up to 1700° C. in hostile environments. The sensor is formed of highly stable dispersio... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7081686 | Power supply device for notebook computers This invention relates to an innovative power supply device for notebook computers, more particularly to a power supply device that can be carried with a notebook computer when computer users are out and unable to access alternate current power supply. The power sup... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7012554 | Thermoelectric vehicle tracking device A tracking device for tracking a vehicle in which a radio transmitter is powered by heat energy of the exhaust system of an engine propelling the vehicle. A thermoelectric module is attached to a hot portion of the exhaust system. Electrical power generated by the t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004623 | Disposable sheath for data logger probe and method for measuring and recording temperature in a closed container A disposable sheath for a data logger probe comprises a mounting plate 12 and an elongated sheath 14 attached perpendicularly to the mounting plate for insertion through the wall or top cover and into the interior of a container, the mounting plate hav... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6969679 | Fabrication of nanoscale thermoelectric devices In a method for fabricating a nanowire thermoelectric device, a first electrode pattern is formed on a substrate, wherein the first electrode pattern includes bottom electrodes and a first set of connections which connects the bottom electrodes to form first and sec... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964517 | Temperature probe and insertion device An automatic insertion device includes a temperature sensing element structured to provide direct contact between the fluid in a pipeline and the sensor or sensing element. A valve assembly is provided to seal the interior of the conduit from its exterior when the s... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6946596 | Tunneling-effect energy converters Tunneling-effect converters of thermal energy to electricity with an emitter and a collector separated from each other by a distance that is comparable to atomic dimensions and where tunneling effect plays an important role in the charge movement from the emitter to... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6916719 | Method and apparatus for non-conductively interconnecting integrated circuits Methods and apparatus are described for capacitively signaling between different semiconductor chips and modules without the use of connectors, solder bumps, wire-bond interconnections or the like. Preferably, pairs of half-capacitor plates, one half located on each... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6906449 | Hybrid thermionic energy converter and method The present invention embodies a solid state thermionic energy converter and is directed to a method and apparatus for conversion of thermal energy to electrical energy, and electrical energy to refrigeration. The present invention maintains a thermal separation bet... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6903259 | Thermoelectric device for use with fuel reformer and associated method A fuel reforming system comprises a fuel reformer and a thermoelectric device positioned in thermal communication with the fuel reformer. A method of generating electrical energy is also disclosed. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6870089 | System and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy A system and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy are disclosed. In one form, a portable storage apparatus operable to charge a battery associated with an electronic device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first material configured to... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6779347 | Solid-state thermionic refrigeration Solid state thermioninc refrigerators with elements having at least one barrier segment connected to wire-equivalent segments. The barrier segment has solid state regions that establish a potential energy barrier to electric carriers. This barrier is such that the c... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6730208 | Chip and method for fitting out a chip comprising a plurality of electrodes Chips, and methods of manufacturing thereof, comprising a base having a surface, and a plurality of components integrated in the base. Each component is coupled to at least one individual electrode disposed on the surface and to a counter-electrode. Each component o... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6720704 | Thermionic vacuum diode device with adjustable electrodes Diode devices are disclosed in which the separation of the electrodes is set and controlled using piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive actuators. This avoids problems associated with electrode spacing changing or distorting as a result of heat stress... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6702458 | Device for installing a thermocouple Device for the installation in an air-gas feeding duct, a standard thermocouple to provide both a cold safety function in case of extinction, and a hot safety function, without any additional device, in case of internal combustion. The downstream portion ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6672076 | Efficiency thermoelectrics utilizing convective heat flow An improved efficiency thermoelectric system is disclosed wherein convection is actively facilitated through a thermoelectric array. Thermoelectrics are commonly used for cooling and heating applications. Thermal power is convected through a thermoelectri... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6658860 | Counter-flow heat pump Counter-current heat flow systems are disclosed, where heat containing medium flows in adjacent conduits arranged anti-parallel to one another so that the medium flowing from a warm zone to a cool zone flows adjacent to the medium flowing from the cool to... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6653002 | Quick charge battery with thermal management A quick charge battery with thermal management is described which includes a cooler preferably disposed at least partially within the battery to transfer thermal energy. The cooler may comprise a thermoelectric generator, a microcooler, a heat pipe or com... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6346668 | Miniature, thin-film, solid state cryogenic cooler The invention provides a solid-state cooler that provides counter-current electricity flow through a device that includes Peltier junctions interconnecting the opposing flow of current through the device. The combination of counter-current flow with the T... | 02/12/2002 |
