Three-dimensional electroactive polymer actuated devices

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2006-02-24

2009-12-01

Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Piezoelectric polymers

C310S311000, C310S324000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626319

ABSTRACT:
Devices employing electroactive polymer actuators are disclosed. Acrylic dielectric material based actuators are optionally provided in which architectures are presented that allow for improved power output as compared with other known acrylic dielectric material based transducers. Such technology may be applied in motor-driven applications, lightweight flight applications and lighting applications among others.

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