Methods for fabrication, manufacture and production of energy harvesting components and devices
US10553774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming a unique, environmentally-friendly energy harvesting element is provided. A configuration of the energy harvesting element causes the energy harvesting element to autonomously generate renewable energy for use in electronic systems, electronic devices and electronic system components. The energy harvesting element includes a first conductor layer, a low work function layer, a dielectric layer, and a second conductor layer that are particularly configured in a manner to promote electron migration from the low work function layer, through the dielectric layer, to the facing surface of the second conductor layer in a manner that develops an electric potential between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer. An energy harvesting component is also provided that includes a plurality of energy harvesting elements electrically connected to one another to increase a power output of the electric harvesting component.
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