US3093567A
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Nuclear device for generating electric power
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-03-30
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1979-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis E Jablonski
- 👤 Charles B Leffert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:56
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21D; G21D7/00; G21D7/04; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/40; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/90; Y10S376/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A DEVICE FOR CONVERTING NUCLEAR ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY COMPRISING A THERMOELECTRIC CELL HAVING A CATHODE IN SAID DEVICE CONSTITUTING A CRITICAL MASS TO SUSTAIN A CHAIN NUCLEAR FISSION REACTION, A CONDUCTIVE ANODE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM SAID CATHODE, A GAS BETWEEN SAID ANODE AND SAID CATHODE IONIZABLE BY FISSION FRAGMENTS FROM SAID CATHODE, MEANS FOR COOLING SAID ANODE, AND MEANS FOR TAKING OFF THE E.M.F. GENERATED BETWEEN SAID ANODE AND SAID CATHODE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A DEVICE FOR CONVERTING NUCLEAR ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY COMPRISING A THERMOELECTRIC CELL HAVING A CATHODE IN SAID DEVICE CONSTITUTING A CRITICAL MASS TO SUSTAIN A CHAIN NUCLEAR FISSION REACTION, A CONDUCTIVE ANODE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM SAID CATHODE, A GAS BETWEEN SAID ANODE AND SAID CATHODE IONIZABLE BY FISSION FRAGMENTS FROM SAID CATHODE, MEANS FOR COOLING SAID ANODE, AND MEANS FOR TAKING OFF THE E.M.F. GENERATED BETWEEN SAID ANODE AND SAID CATHODE.
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |