Lid assembly for thermopile temperature sensing device in thermal gradient environment
US-2015380627-A1 · Dec 31, 2015 · US
Thermoelectric energy harvesting system
US8975503B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8975503-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113110250-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | May 18, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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An apparatus comprising a structure and an energy harvesting device. The structure is configured to have a first portion and a second. The energy harvesting device is formed as part of the structure. The energy harvesting device is configured to generate an electrical current when a difference in temperature occurs between the first portion and the second portion.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a tube configured to allow a flow of fluid through the tube, the fluid being hotter than an exterior temperature outside of the tube; a structure comprising a first portion integral with a second portion, wherein the first portion is attached to a first exterior surface of the tube and also conforms to a shape of the tube, wherein the second portion forms a bend angle relative to the first portion at an intersection of the first po…
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- What does patent US8975503B2 cover?
- An apparatus comprising a structure and an energy harvesting device. The structure is configured to have a first portion and a second. The energy harvesting device is formed as part of the structure. The energy harvesting device is configured to generate an electrical current when a difference in temperature occurs between the first portion and the second portion.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mitchell Bradley James, Larsen Ty A, Laib Trevor Milton, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01L35/32. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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