Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Dougherty, Thomas M (Department: 2837)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
C310S367000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07982370
ABSTRACT:
A small scale electrical generator includes an elongated substrate and a first piezoelectric fine wire. The first piezoelectric fine wire is disposed along a surface of the substrate. The first piezoelectric fine wire has a first end and a spaced-apart second end. A first conductive contact secures the first end of the fine wire to a first portion of the substrate and a second conductive contact secures the second end of the fine wire to a second portion of the substrate. A fabric made of interwoven strands that includes fibers from which piezoelectric nanowires extend radially therefrom and conductive nanostructures extend therefrom is configured to generate electricity.
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Qin Yong
Wang Xudong
Wang Zhong L.
Yang Rusen
Bockhop Bryan W.
Bockhop & Associates LLC
Dougherty Thomas M
Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Gordon Bryan P
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