Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Thermal or pyromagnetic
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Santiago, Mariceli (Department: 2879)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Thermal or pyromagnetic
C136S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11157179
ABSTRACT:
Diamond-like carbon based thermoelectric conversion devices and methods of making and using the same which have improved conversion efficiencies and increased reliability. The device can include a cathode having a base member with a layer of diamond-like carbon material such as amorphous diamond coated over the cathode. A dielectric intermediate member can be electrically coupled between the diamond-like carbon material and an anode. Various additional layers and configurations can allow for improved performance such as multiple cathode layers and/or multiple intermediate layers. The thermoelectric conversion devices can be configured as an electrical generator and/or a cooling device and can be conveniently formed. In addition, the devices of the present invention do not require formation of a vacuum space and are typically completely solid throughout. As a result, the devices of the present invention are susceptible of mass production at reduced costs and have improved conversion efficiencies and reliability.
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Raabe Christopher
Santiago Mariceli
Thorpe North & Western LLP
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