Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-22
2009-12-15
Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
C310S364000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07633214
ABSTRACT:
A multi-layer piezoelectric element having excellent durability in which the amount of displacement does not change even after subjecting to continuous operation over a long period of time under a high voltage and a high pressure is provided. The multi-layer piezoelectric element comprises a stack formed by stacking piezoelectric layers and internal electrodes alternately one on another and external electrodes the proportion of silver contained in electrically conductive material of the internal electrode near the junction with the external electrode is higher than the proportion of silver contained in electrically conductive material of the internal electrode located inside of the stack.
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Nakaumra Shigenobu
Okamura Takeshi
Sakaue Katsushi
Benson Walter
Hogan & Hartson LLP
Kyocera Corporation
Rosenau Derek J
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