Device for converting thermal energy into electrical energy

Details Device for converting thermal energy into electrical energy Device for converting thermal energy into electrical energy

2006-01-20

2011-11-08

Barton, Jeffrey T (Department: 1759)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

C136S203000, C136S204000, C136S205000, C136S206000, C136S236100, C310S306000, C310S311000, C062S003200, C257SE29339

Reexamination Certificate

active

08053947

ABSTRACT:
A current source and method of producing the current source are provided. The current source includes a metal source, a buffer layer, a filter and a collector. An electrical connection is provided to the metal layer and semiconductor layer and a magnetic field applier may be also provided. The source metal has localized states at a bottom of the conduction band and probability amplification. The interaction of the various layers produces a spontaneous current. The movement of charge across the current source produces a voltage, which rises until a balancing reverse current appears. If a load is connected to the current source, current flows through the load and power is dissipated. The energy for this comes from the thermal energy in the current source, and the device gets cooler.

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