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Self-recharging direct conversion electrical energy storage device and method

US9786399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2013
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21H1/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for collecting and storing the energy emitted by radioisotopes in the form of alpha and or beta particles is described. The present invention incorporates aspects of three different energy conversion and storage technologies, those being: Nuclear alpha and or beta particle capture for direct energy conversion and storage, rechargeable electrochemical storage cells and capacitive electrical energy storage.

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