Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-13
2011-11-29
Dougherty, Thomas (Department: 2837)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
C310S800000, C310S311000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08067875
ABSTRACT:
An artificial neuromuscular unit (ANMU) network comprising: a plurality of ANMUs, wherein each ANMU comprises an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator layer and a uniquely addressable EAP logic layer coupled to the actuator layer; a plurality of inert, non-ion-conducting and non-charge-conducting interfaces mechanically coupled between the ANMUs such that the actuator layer of each ANMU is insulated from the actuator layers and logic layers of the other ANMUs; an EAP common conductor layer coupled to the logic layer of each ANMU such that the logic layer of each ANMU is interposed between the common conductor layer and the corresponding actuator layer; and wherein the logic layer of each ANMU is configured to control the transfer of energy to and from the common conductor layer and the corresponding actuator layer.
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Blackburn Michael R.
McGinnis Wayne C.
Addison Karen B
Anderson J. Eric
Dougherty Thomas
Eppele Kyle
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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