US3076861A
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Electromagnetic radiation converter
Assignee: SPACE TECHNOLOGY LAB Inc
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Filing: 1959-06-30
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1979-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry A Samulon
- 👤 Paul C Robison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:37
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/30; H10F77/306; H10F77/311; H10F77/315; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A SOLAR RADIATION CONVERTER COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVERTING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SAID MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION LYING SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN A WAVELENGTH BAND OF .5 TO 1.0 MICRONS, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A PHOTORESPONSIVE SEMICONDUCTIVE MEMBER HAVING A SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY TO SAID DEFINED WAVELENGTH BAND FOR DIRECTLY CONVERTING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY, AND AN INTERFERENCE FILTER BONDED DIRECTLY ON SAID PHOTORESPONSIVE SEMICONDUCTIVE MEMBER WITH THE FILTER BEING IN SURFACE ENGAGING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MEMBER FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITHIN SAID WAVELENGTH BAND AND REFLECTING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OTHER WAVELENGTHS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION NOT IN SAID BAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A SOLAR RADIATION CONVERTER COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVERTING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SAID MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION LYING SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN A WAVELENGTH BAND OF .5 TO 1.0 MICRONS, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A PHOTORESPONSIVE SEMICONDUCTIVE MEMBER HAVING A SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY TO SAID DEFINED WAVELENGTH BAND FOR DIRECTLY CONVERTING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY, AND AN INTERFERENCE FILTER BONDED DIRECTLY ON SAID PHOTORESPONSIVE SEMICONDUCTIVE MEMBER WITH THE FILTER BEING IN SURFACE ENGAGING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MEMBER FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITHIN SAID WAVELENGTH BAND AND REFLECTING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OTHER WAVELENGTHS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION NOT IN SAID BAND.
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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |