Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Rao, G. Nagesh (Department: 1714)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
C310S309000, C977S725000, C977S733000, C977S752000, C359S224200, C359S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07863798
ABSTRACT:
A nanoscale nanocrystal which may be used as a reciprocating motor is provided, comprising a substrate having an energy differential across it, e.g. an electrical connection to a voltage source at a proximal end; an atom reservoir on the substrate distal to the electrical connection; a nanoparticle ram on the substrate distal to the atom reservoir; a nanolever contacting the nanoparticle ram and having an electrical connection to a voltage source, whereby a voltage applied between the electrical connections on the substrate and the nanolever causes movement of atoms between the reservoir and the ram. Movement of the ram causes movement of the nanolever relative to the substrate. The substrate and nanolever preferably comprise multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) and the atom reservoir and nanoparticle ram are preferably metal (e.g. indium) deposited as small particles on the MWNTs. The substrate may comprise a silicon chip that has been fabricated to provide the necessary electrodes and other electromechanical structures, and further supports an atomic track, which may comprise an MWNT.
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Aloni Shaul
Regan Brian C.
Zettl Alexander K.
Chiang Robin C.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Rao G. Nagesh
The Regents of the University of California
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