Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Thermoelectric – Electric power generator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Nguyen, Nam (Department: 1753)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Thermoelectric
Electric power generator
C136S206000, C136S208000, C136S212000, C136S201000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10642980
ABSTRACT:
Representative configurations for improved thermoelectric power generation systems to improve and increase thermal efficiency are disclosed.
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