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Device for converting heat energy into electrical energy with heat-sensitive molecules

US9667121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2014
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/96038
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and method recovering heat energy and converting the heat energy into electrical energy by heat-sensitive molecules to which are connected magnetic particles, with the heat-sensitive molecules able to move the magnetic particles in relation to a conductive circuit to generate an induced current in the circuit.

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