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Gas discharge apparatus
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1957-10-25
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Granted: 1962-09-18
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Expires: 1977-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thonemann Peter Clive
- 👤 Carruthers Robert
- 👤 Bickerton Roy John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:33
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/02; H05H1/10; H05H1/12; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
GAS DISCHARGE APPARATUS COMPRISING A TOROIDAL VESSEL FOR CONTAINING THE GAS, SAID VESSEL HAVING THICK ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING WALLS WITH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICALLY INSULTAING JOINT TRANSVERSE TO THE CONTINUOUS AXIS OF THE VESSEL. PULSE TRANSFORMER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID VESSEL FOR ESTABLISHING A PINCHED HIGH-CURRENT UNDIRECTIONAL PULSED RING DISCHARGE IN THE GAS, AND MEANS INCLUDING A TORODIAL WINDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VESSEL FOR SETTING UP A MAGNETIC FIELD WITHIN THE VESSEL PARALLEL TO THE CONTINUOUS AXIS THEREOF REDUCING SPATIAL INSTABILITIES OF THE DISCHARGE CHANNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
GAS DISCHARGE APPARATUS COMPRISING A TOROIDAL VESSEL FOR CONTAINING THE GAS, SAID VESSEL HAVING THICK ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING WALLS WITH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICALLY INSULTAING JOINT TRANSVERSE TO THE CONTINUOUS AXIS OF THE VESSEL. PULSE TRANSFORMER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID VESSEL FOR ESTABLISHING A PINCHED HIGH-CURRENT UNDIRECTIONAL PULSED RING DISCHARGE IN THE GAS, AND MEANS INCLUDING A TORODIAL WINDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VESSEL FOR SETTING UP A MAGNETIC FIELD WITHIN THE VESSEL PARALLEL TO THE CONTINUOUS AXIS THEREOF REDUCING SPATIAL INSTABILITIES OF THE DISCHARGE CHANNEL.
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) | 1965-09-17 | 1966-03-19 | 1966-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-09-17 | 1970-03-19 | 1970-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-09-17 | 1974-03-19 | 1974-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |