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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7825324 | Spreading thermoelectric coolers An apparatus includes a thermoelectric cooler having a first set of one or more metal electrodes, a second set of one or more metal electrodes, and one or more doped semiconductor members. Each member physically joins a corresponding one electrode of the first set t... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7329959 | Micro power generator and apparatus for producing reciprocating movement There is provided a micro power generator enhanced in efficiency and power generation output, and having an increased temperature range for operation. The micro power generator comprises: a high-temperature heat source; a low-temperature heat source; an enclosed bod... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7299634 | Combustion chamber A combustion chamber (4) for a gas turbine (1), the combustion chamber wall (24) of which is furnished on the inside with a lining formed of a number of heat shield elements (26), is to be designed for a particularly high level of operati... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7273981 | Thermoelectric power generation systems Representative configurations for improved thermoelectric power generation systems to improve and increase thermal efficiency are disclosed. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7262515 | Energy conversion systems using nanometer scale assemblies and methods for using same Energy conversion systems utilizing nanometer scale assemblies are provided that convert the kinetic energy (equivalently, the thermal energy) of working substance molecules into another form of energy that can be used to perform useful work at a macroscopic level. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255922 | Inorganic nanoparticle and method for producing the same The main object of the present invention is to provide an inorganic nanoparticle being a skutterudite compound, expected to realize the quantum effect, and a method for producing the same. The object of the present invention is achieved by providing an inorga... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7152710 | Self-powered, heat-activated LED vehicle exhaust tip assembly A self-powered, heat-activated LED exhaust tip assembly (10) that is comprised of three major elements: a cylindrical enclosure (12), a heat conducting sub-assembly (80) and an electronics circuit (130). The sub-assembly (80) consi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7148579 | Energy conversion systems utilizing parallel array of automatic switches and generators Nanoelectromechanical systems utilizing nanometer-scale assemblies are provided that convert thermal energy into another form of energy that can be used to perform useful work at a macroscopic level. These systems may be used to, for example, produce useful quantiti... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7099153 | Heat dissipating structure for an electronic device A heat dissipating structure for an electronic device includes a heat source and a heat dissipating member. The heat dissipating member has an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of partition walls. The inner wall receives heat transfer from the heat source. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7083329 | Method of measuring high temperatures and instrument therefore A method for measurement of high temperatures of a process stream by means of a thermocouple arranged in a thermowell. The thermowell is at least partly covered by a layer of a catalytic material which is active in at least one endothermic reaction. The thermowell i... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7034411 | Application of low-temperature and solid-state pyroelectric energy converter An application of low-temperature and solid-state pyroelectric energy converter for converting heat produced from low-temperature operations into electric energy, which utilizes man-made waste heat or waste heat from natural environments for producing changes in mat... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6929876 | Septic battery A system for recapturing electrical energy from a waste stream is disclosed. Further, features of the invention can be used to reduce the energy required for waste stream processing. Various energy sources are identified within the waste stream, and source-specific ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6921858 | Method and apparatus for pressurizing a liquefied gas Apparatus providing at least one thermoelectric device for pressurizing a liquefied gas container and methods employing same are disclosed. A thermoelectric device including a heating surface and a cooling surface is used for pressurizing a container by vaporizing l... | 07/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6894215 | Thermoelectric module A thermoelectric module with a simple structure with less breakage by thermal stress is provided. For this purpose, the thermoelectric module includes p-type and n-type thermoelectric elements (13, 14) which are alternately placed, and outer electrodes (15... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6879008 | Integrated thermal difference sensor for power dissipating device A Seebeck effect thermal sensor is formed in an integrated fashion with a power-dissipating device such as a power MOSFET. The integrated device generates a temperature difference between a relatively cold peripheral area and a relatively warm central area, the temp... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6819226 | Systems and methods for energy storage in land-based telemetry applications The invention involves systems and methods of providing energy to land-based telemetry devices wherein the energy storage and power conditioning system is comprised of an input power supply, an energy storage element, an output supply and a control system. The input... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6740806 | Combined thermocouple and thermopile capable of generating multiple EMF signals A combined thermocouple and thermopile capable of producing multiple EMF signals. The combined thermocouple and thermopile construction is particularly adapted for use as an electric generator capable of producing multiple EMF signals and able to respond faster to c... | 05/25/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6637210 | Thermoelectric transient cooling and heating systems An improved efficiency thermoelectric system operates the thermoelectric elements in the system in a non-steady state manner. The thermoelectric elements are powered for predefined periods of time to obtain increased efficiency. This benefit can be improv... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6380476 | Generating electric power in a wellbore A device for generating electric power in a wellbore formed in an earth formation, the wellbore being provided with a conduit for passage of a stream of hydrocarbon fluid produced from the earth formation, the power generator comprising a mandrel adapted ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6348650 | Thermopile infrared sensor and process for producing the same An improved thermopile infrared sensor is provided wherein thermoelectric elements are formed on a single crystalline silicon substrate containing a cavity therein. The thermopile infrared sensor contains a first dielectric film covering the cavity, a plu... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6150601 | Method and apparatus for generating electric power downhole Electric power is generated downhole in a well using a thermoelectric device. A temperature gradient or differential ƊT present in the well is applied to the thermoelectric device to produce a voltage potential across the output terminals of the device. ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6130377 | Thermoelectric battery and power plant using the same A thermoelectric battery is disclosed which uses pipes connected in series made from two different metallic materials. The pipes are connected in an alternating manner and exposed to sunlight to increase the temperature therein. Other parts of the pipes a... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6096966 | Tubular thermoelectric module A thermoelectric module having a high thermoelectric performance is shown and described. A flat thermoelectric module comprises a multi-layered body provided with a thermoelectric material layer having output take-out faces on two opposite sides, an elect... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5939667 | Subsea thermoelectric generator with thermoelectric modules disposed in sleeves A subsea thermoelectric generator has a plurality of flat thermoelectric modules attached concentrically to the outside wall of an undersea line in which petroleum products extracted from a subsea drilling well circulate. The thermoelectric modules are di... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5929372 | Thermoelectric generator The present invention relates to an electric generator, of the type including thermoelectric cells electrically attached and insulated between both walls of a duct separating a moving internal fluid and an external fluid having a temperature different fro... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5928436 | Means for controlling thermal properties of AMTEC cells The present invention provides an AMTEC cell having a more robust power conductance path (conduction, radiation, convection, and latent heat transfer) from the heat input surface of the cell to the working fluid, evaporation surface, and SES. More particu... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5837928 | Thermoelectric radiator A thermoelectric radiator for generating a direct current while providing at least a portion of the necessary cooling is formed with a first and second plurality of interdigitated thermoelectric lamella which are electrically joined and are connected to t... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5726380 | Thermo-electric power generation using porous metal blocks having a plurality of thermocouples connected in series A thermo-electric power generating element has the structure that two kinds of metal sheets, or foils, which form a thermocouple combination are laminated together and alternately connected at one end and the other end so as to form a plurality of thermoc... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5695283 | Compensating infrared thermopile detector A thermopile detector for a temperature measuring instrument physically and electrically configured to supply an output signal which indicates a target temperature substantially independent of the influence of ambient temperature changes. The detector is ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5597976 | Thermoelectric generator and magnetic energy storage unit with controllable electric output The invention encompasses a torus formed by heated and cooled junctions of dissimilar metals such as copper and nickel to generate a low voltage current and form an electrical path of greatly enhanced conductivity wherein a greater current flow may be ind... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5563368 | Thermoelectric power generating device A thermoelectric conversion member formed by a thermoelectric conversion element has a split ring shaped transverse cross section. Electrodes are disposed on ring ends of the thermoelectric conversion member facing each other. A magnetic field generating ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5554819 | Method and apparatus for the thermoelectric generation of electricity A thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of thermoelectric junctions embedded in each of a pair of thermally conductive and electrically non-conductive layers, these layers being separated by a thermally and electrically non-conductive layer. The j... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5450869 | Heater mechanism including a light compact thermoelectric converter A heater mechanism incorporating a thermoelectric converter for use with a self-powered, solid, liquid or gaseous fueled, heater. During operation of the heater mechanism the thermoelectric converter supplies sufficient electrical power to (a) sustain the... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5228923 | Cylindrical thermoelectric cells A thermoelectric device has a cylindrical structure with a hollow central annulus member in which a fluid is pumped so that the heated fluid is pumped from the center of the structure and discharged on the outer surface of an outer annulus member or with ... | 07/20/1993 |
| 4773847 | Thermoelectric field burner A liquid-fueled thermoelectric field burner operable in two modes, a start-up mode and a steady-state mode. A rechargeable battery backed up by a manually operated generator permits cold start-up of a preheat burner followed by operation of a main burner ... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4734139 | Thermoelectric generator A thermoelectric generator module which is formed with a hot side heat exchanger having extruded fins on one surface and in contact with a series of individual thermoelectric semiconductor modules on the opposite side of the exchanger. A cold side heat ex... | 03/29/1988 |
