Patents by Inventor Thore M. Elfving

Thore M. Elfving has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Thermoelectric assembly and thermoelectric couples and subcouples therefor
    Patent number: 3943553
    Abstract: A thermoelectric assembly including a plurality of N-type and P-type semiconductor bodies interconnected by junction bridge elements. The junction bridge elements are in the form of thin sheets or plates of conductive material disposed edgewise with respect to the bodies and connected thereto by means of lips or tabs which extend perpendicular to the plane of the junction bridge element. A frame for directly engaging and holding the junction bridge elements and heat dissipating and absorbing means cooperate with the edges of the bridge elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1976
    Inventors: Sven T. Elfving, Thore M. Elfving