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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7199498 | Electrical assemblies using molecular-scale electrically conductive and mechanically flexible beams and methods for application of same Electromechanical systems utilizing suspended conducting nanometer-scale beams are provided and may be used in applications, such as, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, propulsion systems, transmitters, receivers, heat engines, heat pumps, magnetic field ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196450 | Electromechanical assemblies using molecular-scale electrically conductive and mechanically flexible beams and methods for application of same Electromechanical systems utilizing suspended conducting nanometer-scale beams are provided and may be used in applications, such as, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, propulsion systems, transmitters, receivers, heat engines, heat pumps, magnetic field ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7103292 | Heat indicating system An indicating system in a device having a heat emitting member. The indicating system includes a thermoelectric generator and an indicating device. The thermoelectric generator is adapted to thermally couple to the heat emitting member and configured to convert heat... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6883929 | Indication systems and methods Methods and apparatus for generating an information signal. Exemplary methods and apparatus may comprise (A) electrically associating at least one LED with a Seebeck power generator; (B) thermally associating the Seebeck power generator with a surface; and (C) heati... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6624349 | Heat of fusion phase change generator A heat of fusion thermoelectric generator. A heat source is in thermal contact with a phase change material, wherein the heat source is capable of providing sufficient heat so as to be able to melt the phase change material. The phase change material is i... | 09/23/2003 |
| 4901006 | Method and apparatus for AC signal comparison, calibration and measurement A method and apparatus for the comparision of AC signals by electrothermal means in which both signals are applied to an electrothermal converter, such as a thermocouple converter or a thermoresistive converter, and the temperature produced by the signals... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4571608 | Integrated voltage-isolation power supply Disclosed is an integrated voltage-isolation power supply comprising a thin film heater, a thin film thermocouple, and a thin film of dielectric. A semiconductor body supports a portion of the thin film of dielectric out of contact with the body. The thin... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4155000 | Battery cell connecting device An apparatus for use in connecting adjacent cells of storage batteries electrically and mechanically by passing an electric current through electrical resistance elements to cause a rapid heating of said elements and of battery terminal parts disposed in ... | 05/15/1979 |
