US3087002A
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Thermoelectricity
Assignee: Monsanto Chemicals Ltd
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Filing: 1959-07-01
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1979-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Courtland M Henderson
- 👤 Darrel M Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:36
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/80; H10N10/85; H10N10/851; H10N10/855; H01; H01B; H01B1/00; H10P; H10P95/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S252/00; Y10S252/95
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY WHEN IN CONTACT WITH A REGION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE IN SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE THERMOELECTRIC BODIES IN ELECTRICAL SERIES, THE FIRST SAID BODY BEING SUBJECTED TO THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE AND COMPRISING BORON CONTAINING ABOUT 5 ATOM PERCENT OF CARBON DISPERSED IN THE SAID BORON, THE FIRST BODY BEING IN CONTACT WITH A SECOND THERMOELECTRIC BODY OF INDIUM-ARSENIC-PHOSPHIDE, THE SECOND BODY BEING IN CONTACT WITH A THIRD THERMOELECTRIC BODY SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BISMUTH TELLURIDE AND LEAD TELLURIDE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY WHEN IN CONTACT WITH A REGION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE IN SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE THERMOELECTRIC BODIES IN ELECTRICAL SERIES, THE FIRST SAID BODY BEING SUBJECTED TO THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE AND COMPRISING BORON CONTAINING ABOUT 5 ATOM PERCENT OF CARBON DISPERSED IN THE SAID BORON, THE FIRST BODY BEING IN CONTACT WITH A SECOND THERMOELECTRIC BODY OF INDIUM-ARSENIC-PHOSPHIDE, THE SECOND BODY BEING IN CONTACT WITH A THIRD THERMOELECTRIC BODY SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BISMUTH TELLURIDE AND LEAD TELLURIDE.
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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |