Synthetic muscle based diaphragm pump apparatuses

    公开(公告)号:US20020013545A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-31

    申请号:US09841191

    申请日:2001-04-25

    IPC分类号: A61M005/00

    摘要: Implantable, pressure adjustable diaphragm pump systems which are scalable and are characterized by a common type of actuating mechanism. The pumps may be inductively and transcutaneously powered via adjacent, mutually inductive electromagnetic coils. Alternatively the pumps may be effectively nullselfnull powered using a synthetic muscle attached to a local bending or twisting force. The pumps may be used in a range of applications from mechanical applications to medical applications such as intraocular pressure control for glaucoma patients, bodily fluid drainage control, and drug delivery systems. These pump systems each include a pumping chamber having an anterior end attached to an implantable influent conduit. In the case of an ocular pressure control device, the influent conduit is inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye. A flexing ionic polymer conductor composite IPCC synthetic muscle, which is a type of ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) synthetic muscle, functions as the primary actuator. The posterior end of the pumping chamber is connected to an effluent or drainage conduit, which may drain bodily fluids or dispense drugs to an area of the body. A key feature of the invention is the self or secondary power generation system in the form of a much larger piece of IPCC synthetic muscle which, in the case of glaucoma prevention systems, may be placed on the globe surface (sclera) of the eye and attached to and secured by the extraocular muscles of the eye. An alternative external power system includes a biocompatible induction coil with gold wire armature that can be transcutanously activated, adjusted, and computer-interrogated and controlled by a surgeon. The device of the invention is further equipped with a pair of adjustable variable flow valves placed at the juncture of the inlet and effluent conduits with the pumping chamber. The valves are used to regulate fluid flow through the pumping chamber. A pressure regulating system including a pressure sensor and pump controlling microprocessor may also be used with the inventive system.

    VOWEL AND CONSONANT DISCRIMINATING MICROPHONES USING CARBON NANOTUBES
    32.
    发明申请
    VOWEL AND CONSONANT DISCRIMINATING MICROPHONES USING CARBON NANOTUBES 审中-公开
    VOWEL和CONSONANT使用碳纳米管分解麦克风

    公开(公告)号:US20170019738A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-19

    申请号:US14800793

    申请日:2015-07-16

    IPC分类号: H04R23/00

    摘要: A condenser microphone and a method for discriminates a first segment and a second segment in a spoken sound, is provided by using carbon nanotube bundles as capacitor materials. Such capacitor capacitance varies due to the quantum thermal mechanism of CNTs when a spoken sound containing vowel segments and consonant segments passes through the CNTs, so that the vowel segments and the consonant segments can be detected and separated.

    摘要翻译: 通过使用碳纳米管束作为电容器材料来提供电容式麦克风和用于区分口语中的第一段和第二段的方法。 当包含元音段和辅音段的声音通过CNT时,这种电容器电容由于CNT的量子热机制而变化,使得可以检测和分离元音段和辅音段。

    Thermoacoustic device
    35.
    发明授权
    Thermoacoustic device 有权
    热声装置

    公开(公告)号:US08811633B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US13337229

    申请日:2011-12-26

    IPC分类号: H04R25/00

    摘要: A thermoacoustic device includes a carbon nanotube composite structure, a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The matrix is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube composite structure and insulated from the carbon nanotube structure via the coating layer. The sound wave generator includes a carbon film. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator.

    摘要翻译: 热声装置包括碳纳米管复合结构,声波发生器和信号输入装置。 碳纳米管复合结构包括碳纳米管结构和基体。 基体位于碳纳米管结构的表面上。 声波发生器位于碳纳米管复合结构的表面上,经由涂层与碳纳米管结构绝缘。 声波发生器包括碳膜。 信号输入装置被配置为向声波发生器输入信号。

    Thermoacoustic device
    36.
    发明授权
    Thermoacoustic device 有权
    热声装置

    公开(公告)号:US08811632B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US13335041

    申请日:2011-12-22

    IPC分类号: H04R23/00

    摘要: A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, at least two sound wave generators and at least two signal input devices. The substrate has at least two surfaces. Each of the at least two sound wave generators is located on each of the at least two surfaces. At least one of the at least two sound wave generator includes a carbon film. The carbon film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one graphene layer stacked with each other. The at least two signal input devices are configured to input signals to the at least two sound wave generator separately.

    摘要翻译: 热声装置包括基板,至少两个声波发生器和至少两个信号输入装置。 衬底具有至少两个表面。 所述至少两个声波发生器中的每一个位于所述至少两个表面中的每一个上。 至少两个声波发生器中的至少一个包括碳膜。 碳膜包括至少一个碳纳米管层和彼此堆叠的至少一个石墨烯层。 所述至少两个信号输入装置被配置为分别向所述至少两个声波发生器输入信号。

    THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE
    37.
    发明申请
    THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE 有权
    热电器件

    公开(公告)号:US20120250906A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13337233

    申请日:2011-12-26

    IPC分类号: H04R23/00 B82Y99/00

    摘要: A thermoacoustic device includes a carbon nanotube composite structure, a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The matrix is located a surface of the carbon nanotube structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube composite structure and insulated from the carbon nanotube structure via the matrix. The sound wave generator includes a graphene layer including at least one graphene. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator.

    摘要翻译: 热声装置包括碳纳米管复合结构,声波发生器和信号输入装置。 碳纳米管复合结构包括碳纳米管结构和基体。 该基质位于碳纳米管结构的表面。 声波发生器位于碳纳米管复合结构的表面上,经由基体与碳纳米管结构绝缘。 声波发生器包括至少包括一个石墨烯的石墨烯层。 信号输入装置被配置为向声波发生器输入信号。

    THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE
    38.
    发明申请
    THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE 审中-公开
    热电器件

    公开(公告)号:US20120250902A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13337228

    申请日:2011-12-26

    IPC分类号: H04R23/00 B82Y99/00

    摘要: A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, a sound wave generator and a signal device. The substrate has a net structure and includes a number of first wires and a number of second wires. The first wires and the second wires are crossed with each other. Each of the first wires includes a composite wire. The composite wire includes a carbon nanotube wire structure and a coating layer wrapping the carbon nanotube wire structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the substrate and includes a carbon film. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator.

    摘要翻译: 热声装置包括基板,声波发生器和信号装置。 基板具有网状结构并且包括多个第一布线和多个第二布线。 第一线和第二条线彼此交叉。 每个第一线包括复合线。 复合线包括碳纳米管线结构和包裹碳纳米管线结构的涂层。 声波发生器位于基板的表面上并且包括碳膜。 信号输入装置被配置为向声波发生器输入信号。

    Micro-Electro-Mechanical Device And Method Of Manufacturing The Same
    40.
    发明申请
    Micro-Electro-Mechanical Device And Method Of Manufacturing The Same 有权
    微机电装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110159626A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12963483

    申请日:2010-12-08

    IPC分类号: H01L21/02

    摘要: The present invention improves mechanical strength of a micro-electro-mechanical device (MEMS) having a movable portion to improve reliability. In a micro-electro-mechanical device (MEMS) having a movable portion, a portion which has been a hollow portion in the case of a conventional structure is filled with a filler material. As the filler material, a block copolymer that is highly flexible is used, for example. By filling the hollow portion, mechanical strength improves. Besides, warpage of an upper portion of a structure body in the manufacture process is prevented, whereby yield improves. A micro-electro-mechanical device thus manufactured is highly reliable.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提高了具有可移动部分的微机电装置(MEMS)的机械强度,以提高可靠性。 在具有可移动部分的微机电装置(MEMS)中,在常规结构的情况下已经是中空部分的部分填充有填充材料。 作为填充材料,例如使用高度柔性的嵌段共聚物。 通过填充中空部分,机械强度提高。 此外,防止了制造过程中的结构体的上部的翘曲,从而产率提高。 这样制造的微机电装置是高度可靠的。