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Solar power source for use in space
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-12-23
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1978-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gold Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-24 03:59
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F10/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A SPACE-BORNE SOLAR POWER SOURCE FOR USE UNDER CONDITIONS WHEREIN THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IS LESS THAN ABOUT 1 X 10-3 MM. OF MERCURY COMPRISING AN APERTURED SHEET OF ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OPPOSITE SURFACES INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SURFACES BEING CAPABLE OF EMITTING ELECTRONS UPON EXPOSURE TO SOLAR RADIATION, A PORTION OF THE ELECTRONS EMITTED BY SAID SURFACE EXPOSED TO SOLAR RADIATION PASSING THROUGH THE APERTURES OF SAID SHEET TO THE OPPOSITE SURFACE THEREOF PRODUCING A POSITIVE RESIDUAL CHARGE ON SAID EXPOSED SURFACE AND A NEGATIVE RESIDUAL CHARGE ON SAID OPPOSITE SURFACE, SAID SURFACES BEING ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL LOAD AS POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE POTENTIAL SOURCES THEREFOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A SPACE-BORNE SOLAR POWER SOURCE FOR USE UNDER CONDITIONS WHEREIN THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IS LESS THAN ABOUT 1 X 10-3 MM. OF MERCURY COMPRISING AN APERTURED SHEET OF ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OPPOSITE SURFACES INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SURFACES BEING CAPABLE OF EMITTING ELECTRONS UPON EXPOSURE TO SOLAR RADIATION, A PORTION OF THE ELECTRONS EMITTED BY SAID SURFACE EXPOSED TO SOLAR RADIATION PASSING THROUGH THE APERTURES OF SAID SHEET TO THE OPPOSITE SURFACE THEREOF PRODUCING A POSITIVE RESIDUAL CHARGE ON SAID EXPOSED SURFACE AND A NEGATIVE RESIDUAL CHARGE ON SAID OPPOSITE SURFACE, SAID SURFACES BEING ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL LOAD AS POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE POTENTIAL SOURCES THEREFOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2805360A
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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) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |