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Thermoelectric conversion apparatus

US9496474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2012
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/80

Abstract

A thermoelectric conversion apparatus has a substrate and a power generation part. The power generation part has a magnetic layer with magnetization and an electrode layer made of a material exhibiting a spin-orbit interaction and formed on the magnetic layer. The substrate and the power generation part have flexibility. This thermoelectric conversion apparatus further has a cover layer having flexibility and formed on the substrate so as to cover at least the power generation part.

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