CLEAN ENERGY LABS, LLC Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160007124 | ELECTROSTATIC MEMBRANE PUMP/TRANSDUCER AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - An improved electrostatic membrane pump/transducer having an array of electrostatic membrane pump transducers that utilize a venturi channel. The electrically conductive membrane of the electrostatic membrane pump transducers can be a polymer membrane coated with a conductive coating. The electrostatic membrane pump transducers can be optionally controlled such that one set is out of phase with another set. | 01-07-2016 |
20150208178 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE PUMP/TRANSDUCER AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - An improved electrically conductive membrane pump/transducer. The electrically conductive pump/transducer includes an array of electrically conductive membrane pumps that combine to move a larger membrane (such as a membrane of PDMS). The electrically conductive membranes in the array can be, for example, graphene-polymer membranes. | 07-23-2015 |
20150208177 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE PUMP/TRANSDUCER AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - An improved electrically conductive membrane pump/transducer. The electrically conductive pump/transducer includes an array of electrically conductive membrane pumps that combine to move a larger membrane (such as a membrane of PDMS). The electrically conductive membranes in the array can be, for example, graphene-polymer membranes. | 07-23-2015 |
20150208175 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE PUMP/TRANSDUCER AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - An improved electrically conductive membrane pump/transducer. The electrically conductive pump/transducer includes an array of electrically conductive membrane pumps that combine to generate a desired sound by moving a membrane (such as a membrane of PDMS), a piston, and/or by the use of pressurized airflow in the absence of such a membrane or piston. The electrically conductive membranes in the array can be, for example, graphene-polymer membranes. The electrically conductive pump can include mid-range, tweeter, and sub-woofer speakers. | 07-23-2015 |
20150208174 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE PUMP/TRANSDUCER AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - An improved electrically conductive membrane pump/transducer. The electrically conductive pump/transducer includes an array of electrically conductive membrane pumps that combine to generate a desired sound by moving a membrane (such as a membrane of PDMS), a piston, and/or by the use of pressurized airflow in the absence of such a membrane or piston. The electrically conductive membranes in the array can be, for example, graphene-polymer membranes. The electrically conductive pump can include mid-range, tweeter, and sub-woofer speakers. | 07-23-2015 |
20150180372 | Membrane-Based Nano-Electromechanical Systems Device And Methods To Make And Use Same - Nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) devices that utilize thin electrically conductive membranes, which can be, for example, graphene membranes. The membrane-based NEMS devices can be used as sensors, electrical relays, adjustable angle mirror devices, variable impedance devices, and devices performing other functions. | 06-25-2015 |
20150115767 | Membrane-Based Nano-Electromechanical Systems Device And Methods To Make And Use Same - Nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) devices that utilize thin electrically conductive membranes, which can be, for example, graphene membranes. The membrane-based NEMS devices can be used as sensors, electrical relays, adjustable angle mirror devices, variable impedance devices, and devices performing other functions. | 04-30-2015 |
20150108872 | Membrane-Based Nano-Electromechanical Systems Device And Methods To Make And Use Same - Nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) devices that utilize thin electrically conductive membranes, which can be, for example, graphene membranes. The membrane-based NEMS devices can be used as sensors, electrical relays, adjustable angle mirror devices, variable impedance devices, and devices performing other functions. | 04-23-2015 |
20150098595 | AUDIO SPEAKING HAVING AN ELECTROSTATIC MEMBRANE PUMP AND METHODS TO USE SAME - An improved an audio speaker having an electrostatic membrane pump. The electrostatic membrane pump can be an electrostatic graphene membrane pump. The method of making and using the audio speaker having the electrostatic membrane pump. | 04-09-2015 |
20140271238 | GRAPHENE-TROUGH PUMP SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to pump systems having graphene or other atomically thin electrically conductive materials supported by trough-shaped cavities. | 09-18-2014 |
20140165545 | ENCAPSULATED MICRO-BUBBLE MATERIALS AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - Graphene materials having encapsulated gas cells and methods to make and use same. Alternative electrically conductive and atomically thin materials (such as graphene oxide) can be used alternatively or in addition to the graphene in the graphene encapsulated micro-bubble materials. | 06-19-2014 |
20140037126 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE PUMP/TRANSDUCER AND METHODS TO MAKE AND USE SAME - An improved electrically conductive membrane pump/transducer, such as a graphene membrane transducer. | 02-06-2014 |
20130195698 | GRAPHENE-DRUM PUMP AND ENGINE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to pump systems and engine systems having graphene drums. In embodiments of the invention, the graphene drum can be utilized in the main chambers and/or valves of the pumps and engines. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195693 | GRAPHENE-DRUM PUMP AND ENGINE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to pump systems and engine systems having graphene drums. In embodiments of the invention, the graphene drum can be utilized in the main chambers and/or valves of the pumps and engines. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195290 | GRAPHENE-DRUM PUMP AND ENGINE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to pump systems and engine systems having graphene drums. In embodiments of the invention, the graphene drum can be utilized in the main chambers and/or valves of the pumps and engines. | 08-01-2013 |
20130081931 | NANOELECTROMECHANICAL TUNNELING CURRENT SWITCH SYSTEMS - A nanoelectromechanical tunneling current switch includes a cantilevered nanofilament including a secured end and an unsecured end and a conductor with a surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the nanofilament when the nanofilament is undeflected. The nanofilament is positioned with respect to the conductor to define a gap between the unsecured end of the nanofilament and the surface of the conductor substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nanofilament. The nanofilament and the conductor are electrically connected by a circuit, and a tunneling current is configured to flow from the nanofilament to the surface of the conductor substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nanofilament. In other embodiments of the nanoelectromechanical tunneling current switch, an electrically conductive membrane can be utilized in place of, or in addition to, the cantilevered nanofilament. | 04-04-2013 |
20130028767 | MOLECULAR-SCALE BEAM PUMP ASSEMBLIES AND USES THEREOF - Nanomechanical, nanoelectromechanical, and other molecular-scale pump assembly are described. In certain embodiments, the pump assembly includes a cavity. The cavity includes a plurality of nanofilaments, a surface proximate at least one of the nanofilaments, a fluid flow path, and an opening. Molecules of a fluid that flows from the opening through the cavity along the fluid flow path collide with the surface or one or more of the nanofilaments such that the molecules are accelerated along the fluid flow path. A molecular-scale pump assembly includes a plate defining a plurality of openings, and a plurality of cantilevered molecular-scale beams positioned over each opening. In certain embodiment, molecules of a fluid are accelerated through the opening by asymmetric oscillation. | 01-31-2013 |
20120308415 | GRAPHENE-DRUM PUMP AND ENGINE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to pump systems and engine systems having graphene drums. In embodiments of the invention, the graphene drum can be utilized in the main chambers and/or valves of the pumps and engines. | 12-06-2012 |
20120274388 | SWITCHING ELEMENT HAVING AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCH AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A switching element having an electromechanical switch (such as an electrically conductive membrane switch, for example a graphene membrane switch) is disclosed herein. Such a switching element can be made and used in a switching power converter to reduce power loss and to maximize efficiency of the switching power converter. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273455 | METHODS FOR ALIGNED TRANSFER OF THIN MEMBRANES TO SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to thin membranes (such as graphene windows) and methods of aligned transfer of such thin membranes to substrates. The present invention further relates to devices that include such thin membranes. | 11-01-2012 |
20120021224 | GRAPHENE/GRAPHENE OXIDE PLATELET COMPOSITE MEMBRANES AND METHODS AND DEVICES THEREOF - Methods for making composite membranes (graphene/graphene oxide platelet composite membranes) and methods of aligned transfer of such composite membranes to substrates are shown. Compositions and devices that include such composite membranes are further shown. | 01-26-2012 |