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Power source and method of forming same

US10580544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2017
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/52
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of a power source and a method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include an enclosure, a substrate disposed within the enclosure, and radioactive material disposed within the substrate and adapted to emit radioactive particles. The power source can further include a diffusion barrier disposed over an outer surface of the substrate, and a carrier material disposed within the enclosure, where the carrier material includes an oxide material.

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