US2992177A
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Ionization cooling
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1958-02-04
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Granted: 1961-07-11
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Expires: 1978-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morrisson Reeves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:28
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/02; F; F02; F02C; F02C1/00; F02C1/04; F02C1/05; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
IN COMBINATION, A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A CORE, MEANS FOR PASSING A COOLING GAS STREAM THROUGH SAID CORE TO INITIALLY HEAT AND PARTIALLY IONIZE SAID GAS, AND MEANS FOR IONIZING SAID GAS TO PROGRESSIVELY HIGHER LEVELS WITHOUT A PROPORTIONAL INCREASE IN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE GAS COMPRISING BIASED ELECTRODE MEANS IN SAID STREAM OF IONIZED GAS FOR PROGRESSIVELY BLEEDING OFF ELECTRONS FROM SAID IONIZED GAS.
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) | 1964-07-10 | 1965-01-09 | 1965-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-07-10 | 1969-01-09 | 1969-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-07-10 | 1973-01-09 | 1973-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |