US3081364A
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Thermoelectricity
Assignee: Monsanto Chemicals Ltd
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Filing: 1961-06-09
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1981-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Courtland M Henderson
- 👤 Darrel M Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:43
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/80; H10N10/85; H10N10/851; H10N10/855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATING DEVICE WHICH GENERATES POWER AT TEMPERATURES OF FROM 110* C. TO 925* C. COMPRISING A FIRST ELEMENT COMPRISING BORON IN COMBINATION WITH FROM 0.05 TO 45 WEIGHT PERCENT OF TIN AND A SECOND ELEMENT IN ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL CONTACT THEREWITH, THE SECOND ELEMENT BEING COMPRISED OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF CARBON, COPPER, GOLD, SILVER, NICKEL, COBALT, IRON, RHENIUM, VANADIUM, HAFNIUM, NIOBIUM, TITANIUM TANTALUM, BERYLLIUM AND THE OXIDES, BORIDES, CARBIDES, SILICIDES AND NITRIDES OF NICKEL, CABALT, IRON, RHENIUM, VANADIUM, HAFNIUM, NIOBIUM, TITANIUM, TANTALUM AND BERYLLIUM, AND EXTERNAL LEADS CONNECTED TO THE RESPECTIVE ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATING DEVICE WHICH GENERATES POWER AT TEMPERATURES OF FROM 110* C. TO 925* C. COMPRISING A FIRST ELEMENT COMPRISING BORON IN COMBINATION WITH FROM 0.05 TO 45 WEIGHT PERCENT OF TIN AND A SECOND ELEMENT IN ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL CONTACT THEREWITH, THE SECOND ELEMENT BEING COMPRISED OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF CARBON, COPPER, GOLD, SILVER, NICKEL, COBALT, IRON, RHENIUM, VANADIUM, HAFNIUM, NIOBIUM, TITANIUM TANTALUM, BERYLLIUM AND THE OXIDES, BORIDES, CARBIDES, SILICIDES AND NITRIDES OF NICKEL, CABALT, IRON, RHENIUM, VANADIUM, HAFNIUM, NIOBIUM, TITANIUM, TANTALUM AND BERYLLIUM, AND EXTERNAL LEADS CONNECTED TO THE RESPECTIVE ELEMENTS.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |