Graphene-Trough Pump Systems

Joseph F. Pinkerton

Patent

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Patent

US 9,638,182

Graphene-Trough Pump Systems

Joseph F. Pinkerton

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FIG. 1

FIG. 1 B, these traces 112a and 112b have oxide at the top of the metallic trace (the place where the graphene 102 nearly comes into contact with the oxide) to …

FIG. 2

FIG. 2A, a voltage has been applied to gate 109b to deﬂect the graphene to gate 109b (thus closing graphene valve 108b). This can be done as set forth in the P …

FIG. 3

FIG. 3B, in which graphene 102 is moved in a traveling wave, with arrows 201 reﬂecting air (or other ﬂuid ﬂow) as the graphene 102 is deﬂected from section to …

FIG. 4

FIGS. 4A-4C, the voltage is varied to pull a u-shaped portion of the graphene downward and then propagate the traveling wave. By proper phasing of the gates …

FIG. 5

FIG. 5 A, taken from viewpoint 501 (y to y'). A bridge 502 (which can be manufactured using known techniques) is used to support the graphene 102 across the …

FIG. 6

FIGS. 6A-6E depict the cross-sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 500 depicted in

FIG. 7

FIG. 7A depicts a graphene-trough pump system 700 of the present invention. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of graphene-trough pumps 701 each of …

FIG. 8

FIGS. 8A-8C depict the cross-sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 701 depicted in

FIG. 9

FIG. 9 reﬂecting a constant ﬂow gating method, in which graphene 102 is moved utilizing a pair of traveling waves, with arrows 201 reﬂecting air (or other ﬂuid …

FIG. 10

FIGS. 10A-10 E depict the cross-sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 900 depicted in

FIG. 11

FIG. 11, each valve has a metal gate (such as gates 1101 and 1102) facing the graphene 102 that can be used to sense the position of the graphene 102 relative …

FIG. 12

FIGS. 12A-12E depict the cross-sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 1100 depicted in

FIG. 13

FIG. 13B depicts a second portion 1302 of a graphene-trough pump system that includes the oxide 104 and gates 106 (with the gate array 1303 arranged in a …

FIG. 14

FIG. 14 depicts the joining of ﬁrst portion 1301 with second portion 1302 to form graphene-trough-pump system 1500 (depicted in

FIG. 15

FIG. 15 depicts graphene-trough pump system 1500. Arrows 1501 reﬂect the primary ﬂow of air (or other gas) in the graphene-trough pump system 1500. Arrows 1502 …

FIG. 16

FIG. 16 depicts an overhead view of graphene-trough pump system 1500. [00149]

FIG. 17

FIG. 17, in which graphene 102 is deﬂected to produce a traveling wave that moves air (or other ﬂuid) perpendicular to this cross sectional view. 21 of 42 …

FIG. 18

FIG. 18 depicts the cross-sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 1500 depicted in

FIG. 19

FIG. 19B shows a thin layer of oxide on each gate (such as oxide 1903 on gate 1902). This oxide is used to prevent the graphene 102 from shorting out the gate …

FIG. 20

FIGS. 20A-20E depict the cross- sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 1500 depicted in

FIG. 21

FIG. 21 depicts a graphene-trough pump system 2100 of the present invention in which the graphene-trough pumps 2101 pump the air (or other ﬂuid) from one side …

FIG. 22

FIG. 22, two silicon chips 104 are sandwiched together. Thus, for this embodiment, the two single layers of graphene 102 become a double layer of graphene. The …

FIG. 23

FIGS. 23A-23D depict the cross-sectional view of the graphene-trough pump 2100 depicted in

FIG. 24

FIG. 24, is advantageous because this will increase pumping speed, thereby, for example, increasing audio output if operated as a speaker. A typical silicon …

FIG. 25

FIG. 25 is shown to be made from opaque material (such as silicon). Alternatively, graphene-trough pump system 2506 can be made out of transparent material …

FIG. 26

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FIG. 27

apparatus side view

FIG. 27A.

FIG. 28

FIG. 28. Such chargers can be conductive, inductive, ultrasonic, etc. For example, and as shown, the rechargeable battery 2703 has electrodes 2704 that will …

FIG. 29

FIGS. 29A-29C depict how the ﬂying devices (such as ﬂying devices 2901, 2902, and 2903) may change position for recharging via the stationary charger 2800. …

FIG. 30

FIG. 30 depicts an exploded view of a solar energy collection device 3000 of the present invention capable of ﬂight, which includes a photo voltaic (P V) cell …

FIG. 31

apparatus side view

FIG. 31. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00166] The present invention relates to pump systems utilizing graphene in trough- shaped cavities. Such pumps and systems can …

Claims

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Independentelectrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
A device comprising: (a) a mobile platform having a ﬁrst surface and a second surface; and (b) an array of electrostatic pumps located within or on the mobile platform, wherein the array of electrostatic pumps is operable and positioned for pumping air from the ﬁrst surface to the second surface to create an airﬂow that provides a thrust-to-weight ratio to allow the mobile platform to ﬂy and remain aloft near above the ground and at an altitude below cloud level.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a solar cell.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a speaker.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a light. Application Serial No.: 13/802,092 Filing Date: 3/13/2013 Attorney Docket No.: 072122-19000 (fka 139067.019000/US) Page 3 of 24
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a robotic gripper. 68. The device of Claim 63 further comprising an ultrasonic sensor. 69. The device of Claim 63 further comprising a GPS tracking system. 70. The device of Claim 63 further comprising a battery. 71. The device of Claim 70, wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery. 72. The device of Claim 70, wherein the battery is removable from the device.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a charging system. 75. The device of Claim 74, wherein the charging system is stationary and connected to an electrical grid.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a ﬁlter system. Application Serial No.: 13/802,092 Filing Date: 3/13/2013 Attorney Docket No.: 072122-19000 (fka 139067.019000/US) Page 4 of24
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 wherein the mobile platform comprises solar cell material that can be used as a solar cell.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63, wherein the mobile platform comprises transparent material.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63, wherein array of pumps is operable to simultaneously produce the airﬂow and a sound.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63 further comprising a motion sensor.
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  Dependent← claim 63electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
  The device of Claim 63, wherein the device is operable for recharging an electric or hybrid vehicle.
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Dependent← claim 70electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
The device of Claim 70 further comprising a solar cell, wherein the solar cell is operable for charging the battery.
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Independentelectrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform
A method comprising the steps o f: Application Serial No.: 13/802,092 Filing Date: 3/13/2013 Attorney Docket No.: 072122-19000 (fka 139067.019000/US) Page 6 of 24 (a) selecting a device comprising (i) a mobile platform having a ﬁrst surface and a second surface and (ii) an array of electrostatic pumps located within or on the mobile platform; and (b) operating the array of electrostatic pumps to ﬂy the mobile platform near above the ground and at an altitude below cloud level, wherein the step of operating the array of electrostatic pumps comprises using the electrostatic pumps to create a ﬂow of air from the ﬁrst surface to the second surface to provide a thrust force to the mobile platform in a direction away from the ground greater than the gravitational force to the mobile platform in an opposite direction toward the ground.

Device structures

Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.

electrostatic pump-based flying mobile platform

grapheneelectrostatic pump array

mobile_platformmobile platform

graphene-trough pump

electrically_conductive_traceselectrically conductive traces

graphenepumping membrane

trough_cavitytrough cavity

Materials

Materials described outside the worked examples.

graphene

Pump Membrane Material

silicon

Solar Cell Material

Characterization

Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.

fet electrical

Fet Electrical

FIG. 25 is shown to be made from opaque material (such as silicon). Alternatively, graphene-trough pump system 2506 can be made out of transparent material …

Figure references

FIG. 25

graphenegraphene

Reported properties

Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.

Property	Value	Material
Thickness	10–500 µm	—
Thickness	≤ 1 nm

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