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Artificial atomic disintegration
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1946-12-19
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Granted: 1950-03-14
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Expires: 1966-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Wells
- 👤 William E Stephens
- 👤 William E Shoupp
- 👤 Robert O Haxby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 06:25
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21G; G21G1/00; G21G1/04; G21G1/06; G21G1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A METHOD OF CAUSING FISSION WHICH COMPRISES THE STEP OF SUBJECTING A MEMBER OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM AND THORIUM TO A BOMBARDING STREAM CONSISTING ONLY OF GAMMA RAYS HAVING AN ENERGY OF ABOVE 6,000,000 ELECTRON VOLTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
38 words
A METHOD OF CAUSING FISSION WHICH COMPRISES THE STEP OF SUBJECTING A MEMBER OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM AND THORIUM TO A BOMBARDING STREAM CONSISTING ONLY OF GAMMA RAYS HAVING AN ENERGY OF ABOVE 6,000,000 ELECTRON VOLTS.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
55 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING FISSION OF A SUBSTANCE DRAWN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM AND THORIUM, WHICH COMPRISES PROJECTING ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES, DRAWN FROM THE GROUP WHICH CONSISTS OF ELECTRONS AND PROTONS, ON A TARGET CONSISTING OF A MATERIAL FORM THE GROUP WHICH CONSISTS OF CALCIUM FLUORIDE, ALUMINUM FLUORIDE AND TUNGSTEN, WITH AN ENERGY SUF-
Claim 4
Independent Claim
55 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING FISSION OF A SUBSTANCE DRAWN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM AND THORIUM, WHICH COMPRISES PROJECTING ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES, DRAWN FROM THE GROUP WHICH CONSISTS OF ELECTRONS AND PROTONS, ON A TARGET CONSISTING OF A MATERIAL FORM THE GROUP WHICH CONSISTS OF CALCIUM FLUORIDE, ALUMINUM FLUORIDE AND TUNGSTEN, WITH AN ENERGY SUF-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1953-03-13 | 1953-09-12 | 1954-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-03-13 | 1957-09-12 | 1958-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-03-13 | 1961-09-12 | 1962-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |