Patent ID: 6130377
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A thermoelectric battery, comprising;a container;a first pipe made from a first metal or alloy;a second pipe made from a second metal or alloy;a first end of the first pipe connected to a first end of the second pipe through a connector;a third pipe made from the second metal or alloy;a fourth pipe made from the first metal or alloy;a first end of the third pipe connected to a first end of the fourth pipe through a connector;the second end of the first pipe connected to the second end of the third pipe by an electrically conductive member;the second end of the second pipe connected to a first electrical wire lead, and the second end of the fourth pipe connected to a second electrical wire lead;the second ends of the first, second, third, and fourth pipes extending out of the container such that a substantially large portion of the pipes are exposed within the container; and,a glass piece covering one side of the container such that light can pass into the container.