Solid state heat to electricity converter
Patent 4733121 Issued on March 22, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 14, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 14, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3198969 3234413 3246287 3255401 3822388 InventorApplicationNo. 06/918071 filed on 10/14/1986US Classes:310/311, Piezoelectric elements and devices310/26, Magnetostrictive310/328, With mechanical energy coupling means310/331, Plural elements310/339, Voltage, spark or current generator310/369Circular disc, ring, or cylinderExaminersPrimary: Budd, Mark O.International ClassH01L 41/113 (20060101)AbstractThe conversion of heat energy to electrical energy is realized by coupling memory materials to piezoelectric materials or to composite magnetoelectric materials and by subsequent hot-cold-strain cycling of the memory material. Embodiments of the invention provide solid state inverters, particle acceleration and focusing devices, and automatic hot-cold-strain cycling motor, and high voltage heat to electricity converters.Other References
Field of SearchPiezoelectric elements and devicesVoltage, spark or current generator With mechanical energy coupling means Including inertia type operator Bending type Plural elements Multimorph Electrical systems Input circuit for mechanical output from piezoelectric element More than two Electrical output circuit Circular disc, ring, or cylinder | |
