Electroactive polymer generators

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2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Schuberg, Darren (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Piezoelectric polymers

Reexamination Certificate

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11339078

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to transducers, their use and fabrication. The transducers convert between mechanical and electrical energy. Some transducers of the present invention include a pre-strained polymer. The pre-strain improves the conversion between electrical and mechanical energy. The present invention also relates to devices including an electroactive polymer to convert between electrical and mechanical energy. The present invention further relates to compliant electrodes that conform to the shape of a polymer included in a transducer. The present invention provides methods for fabricating electromechanical devices including one or more electroactive polymers.

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