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Apparatus and method for providing a time varying voltage

US10926255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2016
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M5/2932
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method, the apparatus including a channel; at least one pair of electrodes provided within sides of the channel; a conductor configured to move through the channel such that when the conductor is positioned between the at least one pair of electrodes a current path is provided through the at least one pair of electrodes and the conductor; and wherein the at least one pair of electrodes are configured such that the position of the conductor within the channel controls the length of the current path and enables a time varying voltage to be provided.

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