Piezoceramic device

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2006-04-19

2010-12-21

SanMartin, J. (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C310S364000, C310S358000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07855488

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a piezoelectrical device whose electrode layers contain copper. The usage of copper in electrode layers is enabled by a debindering process, which is carried out by steam.

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