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Layered sensor apparatus and method of making same

US11737366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2018
Grant dateAug 22, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/857
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor apparatus includes a first of a plurality of layers having a top layer, a bottom layer, and at least one intermediate layer having an electrical conductor layer, each of the top layer, the bottom layer, and the at least one intermediate layer is disposed in direct contact with a respective adjacent layer. A second of the plurality of layers is disposed in direct contact with the first plurality of layers such that the bottom layer of the second plurality of layers is disposed in direct contact with the top layer of the first plurality of layers. The first and second plurality of layers are productive of a piezoelectric voltage absent of an external current producing device and in response to being deformed, and are productive of a change in capacitance in response to being deformed.

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