Thermoacoustic device

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2009-06-25

2011-11-01

Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2614)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Electro-acoustic audio transducer

Thermal response to, or generation of, sound vibration

C381S426000

Reexamination Certificate

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08050430

ABSTRACT:
A sound wave generator includes one or more carbon nanotube films. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other and joined side by side via van der Waals attractive force therebetween. At least part of the sound wave generator is supported by a supporting element. The one or more carbon nanotube films produce sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect.

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