Dielectric elastomer fiber transducers

Details Dielectric elastomer fiber transducers Dielectric elastomer fiber transducers

2006-05-05

2010-11-16

Dougherty, Thomas M (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Piezoelectric polymers

C310S363000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834527

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are electroactive polymer fibers, processes of preparing electroactive polymer fibers, and devices containing electroactive polymer fibers. Devices can be used as actuators and sensors, generators and transducers. Applications include inter alia artificial muscles, prosthetics and robotics.

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