公开(公告)号：US06218608B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09588913

申请日：2000-06-07

Applicant: Anthony C. Zuppero ,  Jawahar M. Gidwani

Inventor： Anthony C. Zuppero ,  Jawahar M. Gidwani

IPC: H01L3100

CPC classification number: H02N11/002 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H02N2/18 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: The use of newly discovered chemical reaction products, created when reactants combine to form products on the surface of a catalyst, to generate electricity, beams of radiation or mechanical motion. The invention also provides methods to convert the products into electricity or motion. The electric generator consists of a catalyst nanocluster, nanolayer or quantum well placed on a substrate consisting of a semiconductor diode, and a semiconductor diode on the surface of the substrate near the catalyst. The device to generate mechanical motion consists of a catalyst nanocluster, nanolayer or quantum well placed on a substrate, and a hydraulic fluid in contact with the non-reaction side of the substrate, with the surfaces of both the catalyst and substrate mechanically formed to enhance the unidirectional forces on the fluid. Both devices use a fuel-oxidizer mixture brought in contact with the catalyst. The apparatus converts a substantial fraction of the reaction product energy into useful work during the brief interval before such products equilibrate with their surroundings.

公开(公告)号：US06114620A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US304979

申请日：1999-05-04

Applicant: Anthony C. Zuppero ,  Jawahar M. Gidwani

Inventor： Anthony C. Zuppero ,  Jawahar M. Gidwani

IPC: B01J19/12 ,  B01J19/10 ,  F04F7/00 ,  F15B21/00 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L31/00 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01S3/095 ,  H02N6/00 ,  H02N11/00

CPC classification number: H02N11/002 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H02S99/00 ,  H02N2/18 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: The use of newly discovered chemical reaction products, created when reactants combine to form products on the surface of a catalyst, to generate electricity, beams of radiation or mechanical motion. The invention also provides methods to convert the products into electricity or motion. The electric generator consists of a catalyst nanocluster, nanolayer or quantum well placed on a substrate consisting of a semiconductor diode, and a semiconductor diode on the surface of the substrate near the catalyst. The device to generate mechanical motion consists of a catalyst nanocluster, nanolayer or quantum well placed on a substrate, and a hydraulic fluid in contact with the non-reaction side of the substrate, with the surfaces of both the catalyst and substrate mechanically formed to enhance the unidirectional forces on the fluid. Both devices use a fuel-oxidizer mixture brought in contact with the catalyst. The apparatus converts a substantial fraction of the reaction product energy into useful work during the brief interval before such products equilibrate with their surroundings.

公开(公告)号：US5593509A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-14

申请号：US406236

申请日：1995-03-17

Applicant: Anthony C. Zuppero ,  Barton Krawetz ,  C. Rodger Barklund ,  Gary D. Seifert

Inventor： Anthony C. Zuppero ,  Barton Krawetz ,  C. Rodger Barklund ,  Gary D. Seifert

IPC: H01L31/04 ,  H01L31/058

CPC classification number: H02S10/30

Abstract: A miniature thermo-photovoltaic (TPV) device for generation of electrical power for use in portable electronic devices. A TPV power source is constructed to provide a heat source chemical reactor capable of using various fuels, such as liquid hydrocarbons, including but not limited to propane, LPG, butane, alcohols, oils and diesel fuels to generate a source of photons. A reflector dish guides misdirected photon energy from the photon source toward a photovoltaic array. A thin transparent protector sheet is disposed between the photon source and the array to reflect back thermal energy that cannot be converted to electricity, and protect the array from thermal damage. A microlens disposed between the protector sheet and the array further focuses the tailored band of photon energy from the photon source onto an array of photovoltaic cells, whereby the photon energy is converted to electrical power. A heat recuperator removes thermal energy from reactor chamber exhaust gases, preferably using mini- or micro-bellows to force air and fuel past the exhaust gases, and uses the energy to preheat the fuel and oxidant before it reaches the reactor, increasing system efficiency. Mini- or micro-bellows force ambient air through the system both to supply oxidant and to provide cooling. Finally, an insulator, which is preferably a super insulator, is disposed around the TPV power source to reduce fuel consumption, and to keep the TPV power source cool to the touch so it can be used in hand-held devices.

Abstract translation: 用于产生用于便携式电子设备的电力的微型热电光伏（TPV）装置。 TPV电源被构造成提供能够使用各种燃料的热源化学反应器，例如液体烃，包括但不限于丙烷，LPG，丁烷，醇，油和柴油燃料，以产生光子源。 反射器盘将从光子源的误导光子能量引向光伏阵列。 在光子源和阵列之间设置一个薄的透明保护片以反射不能转换成电的热能，并保护阵列免受热损伤。 设置在保护片和阵列之间的微透镜进一步将来自光子源的定制的光子能量带聚焦到光伏电池阵列上，由此将光子能量转换成电功率。 热回收器从反应器室排气中去除热能，优选使用微型或微波纹管来迫使空气和燃料通过废气，并且在燃料和氧化剂到达反应器之前使用能量预热燃料和氧化剂，从而提高系统效率。 微型或微波纹管强制环境空气通过系统供应氧化剂并提供冷却。 最后，优选为超级绝缘体的绝缘体设置在TPV电源周围以减少燃料消耗，并且使TPV电源保持冷却以使其可以用于手持式装置。