US3047480A
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Plasma device utilizing self-trapping of plasma current and magnetic field
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-07-30
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Granted: 1962-07-31
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Expires: 1978-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph H Lovberg
- 👤 Louis C Burkhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:36
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
AN IMMPROVED METHOD OF OBTAINING FUSION REACTION WITH THE RELEASED OF ENERGETIC NEUTRIONS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONCINING A THERMONUCLEAR FUEL WITHIN A REACTOOR CONSISITNG OF A GAS-TIGHT CONTAINER INCLUDING A NON-CONDUCTING TUBE SURROUNDING BY A CONDUCTOIVE SHELL TO FORM A COAXIAL LINE, PROVIDING AN ESSENTIALLY CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ALONG THE COMMON AXIS OF SAID TUBE AND SAID SHELL, AND COUPLING SAID COAXIAL LINE TO A DRIVING CIRCUIT CONSISTING OF A CAPACTIOR BANK OF LOW CAPACITANCE CHANGED TO A HIGH VOLTAGE AND LEADS TO LOW RESISTANCE AND INDUCTANCE TO IONIZE SAID FUEL, INCLUDING A PINCHED DISCHARGE CURRENT THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES SAID MAGNETIC FIELD AND CAUSES CURRENT ENTRAPMENT WITHIN SAID IONIZED FUEL, CROWBARRING SHORTCIRCULATING OF ISOLATING SAID PINCH DISCHARGE CURRENT BY PROVIDING THE PARAMETERS L, C, P AND R WITH SUCH VALUES THAT THE RINGING PERIOD OF EXTERNAL CIRCUIT TB, IS LESS THAN THE TIME CONSTANT OF DECAY OF THE PRINCHED PLASMA CURRENT,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
AN IMMPROVED METHOD OF OBTAINING FUSION REACTION WITH THE RELEASED OF ENERGETIC NEUTRIONS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONCINING A THERMONUCLEAR FUEL WITHIN A REACTOOR CONSISITNG OF A GAS-TIGHT CONTAINER INCLUDING A NON-CONDUCTING TUBE SURROUNDING BY A CONDUCTOIVE SHELL TO FORM A COAXIAL LINE, PROVIDING AN ESSENTIALLY CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ALONG THE COMMON AXIS OF SAID TUBE AND SAID SHELL, AND COUPLING SAID COAXIAL LINE TO A DRIVING CIRCUIT CONSISTING OF A CAPACTIOR BANK OF LOW CAPACITANCE CHANGED TO A HIGH VOLTAGE AND LEADS TO LOW RESISTANCE AND INDUCTANCE TO IONIZE SAID FUEL, INCLUDING A PINCHED DISCHARGE CURRENT THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES SAID MAGNETIC FIELD AND CAUSES CURRENT ENTRAPMENT WITHIN SAID IONIZED FUEL, CROWBARRING SHORTCIRCULATING OF ISOLATING SAID PINCH DISCHARGE CURRENT BY PROVIDING THE PARAMETERS L, C, P AND R WITH SUCH VALUES THAT THE RINGING PERIOD OF EXTERNAL CIRCUIT TB, IS LESS THAN THE TIME CONSTANT OF DECAY OF THE PRINCHED PLASMA CURRENT,
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) | 1965-07-30 | 1966-01-29 | 1966-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-30 | 1970-01-29 | 1970-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-30 | 1974-01-29 | 1974-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |