Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Field effect device – Having insulated electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Stark, Jarrett J (Department: 2823)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Field effect device
Having insulated electrode
C438S585000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07915683
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an electrical device that comprises a first and a second fiber having a core of thermoelectric material embedded in an electrically insulating material, and a conductor. The first fiber is doped with a first type of impurity, while the second fiber is doped with a second type of impurity. A conductor is coupled to the first fiber to induce current flow between the first and second fibers.
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