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US2600997A
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Alloys and rectifiers made thereof
Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
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Filing: 1949-12-29
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Granted: 1952-06-17
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Expires: 1969-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lark-Horovitz Karl
- 👤 Randall M Whaley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:18
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B41/00; C22B11/00; C22B11/10; H; H10; H10P; H10P95/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S420/00; Y10S420/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A SEMI-CONDUCTOR, A COUNTER ELECTRODE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY POINT CONTACT WITH SAID SEMI-CONDUCTOR AND A SECOND ELECTRODE HAVING AN AREA OF CONTACT WITH SAID SEMI-CONDUCTOR WHICH IS LARGE COMPARED TO THAT OF THE COUNTER ELECTRODE, SAID SEMI-CONDUCTOR CONSISTING OF GERMANIUM OF THE ORDER OF 99% PURITY IN COMBINATION WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THE ELEMENTS FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF YANADIUM, COLUMBIUM, TANTALUM, AND BISBUTH, SAID DEVICE HAVING A PEAK BACK VOLTAGE IN THE RANGE IN EXCESS OF 10 VOLTS AND APPROCHING THE ORDER OF 200 VOLTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A SEMI-CONDUCTOR, A COUNTER ELECTRODE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY POINT CONTACT WITH SAID SEMI-CONDUCTOR AND A SECOND ELECTRODE HAVING AN AREA OF CONTACT WITH SAID SEMI-CONDUCTOR WHICH IS LARGE COMPARED TO THAT OF THE COUNTER ELECTRODE, SAID SEMI-CONDUCTOR CONSISTING OF GERMANIUM OF THE ORDER OF 99% PURITY IN COMBINATION WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THE ELEMENTS FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF YANADIUM, COLUMBIUM, TANTALUM, AND BISBUTH, SAID DEVICE HAVING A PEAK BACK VOLTAGE IN THE RANGE IN EXCESS OF 10 VOLTS AND APPROCHING THE ORDER OF 200 VOLTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-06-17 | 1955-12-17 | 1956-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-06-17 | 1959-12-17 | 1960-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-06-17 | 1963-12-17 | 1964-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |