Thermoelectric devices including thermoelectric elements having off-set metal pads and related structures, methods, and systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8525016
APP PUB NO 20100252087A1
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12731546

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A thermoelectric device may include a thermoelectric element including a layer of a thermoelectric material and having opposing first and second surfaces. A first metal pad may be provided on the first surface of the thermoelectric element, and a second metal pad may be provided on the second surface of the thermoelectric element. In addition, the first and second metal pads may be off-set in a direction parallel with respect to the first and second surfaces of the thermoelectric element. Related methods are also discussed.

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LAIRD THERMAL SYSTEMS INC629 DAVIS DRIVE SUITE 200 MORRISVILLE NC 27560

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Deane, Philip A Durham, US 13 389
Mahadevan, Ramaswamy Chapel Hill, US 28 1187
Siivola, Edward P Raleigh, US 9 409

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