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Piezoelectric micro-transducers, methods of use and manufacturing methods for same

  • US 7,453,187 B2
  • Filed: 06/07/2005
  • Issued: 11/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of generating electrical energy with a micro-transducer having a chamber containing fluid, wherein a surface of the chamber comprises a piezoelectric generator, the method comprising:

  • transferring heat into the micro-transducer to expand the fluid and cause the piezoelectric generator to distend outwardly from the chamber, thereby causing the piezoelectric generator to generate electrical energy.

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