Electrical generator or motor structure – Piezoelectric polymers
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Dougherty, Tom M. (Department: 2834)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Piezoelectric polymers
C310S363000, C310S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06936955
ABSTRACT:
A conjugated polymer actuator having attached electrodes is described wherein direct electrical stimulation induces changes in the dimensions and mechanical properties thereof without the need for electrolytes or counter electrodes.
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Mattes Benjamin R.
Smela Elisabeth
Tilden Mark W.
Cochran Freund & Young LLC
Dougherty Tom M.
Freund Samuel M.
Santa Fe Science and Technology, Inc.
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