US3099131A
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Power generation system for propulsion and method of operating same
Assignee: Avco Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1958-04-03
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1978-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Rosa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:04
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K44/00; H02K44/08; F; F03; F03H; F03H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING PROPULSIVE THRUST COMPRISING HEATING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PROPELLANT UNDER PRESSURE, EXTENDING THE PROPELLANT THROUGH A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY, HEATING THE PROPELLANT AFTER ITS PASSAGE THROUGH THE MAGNETOHYDRODYNATIC GENERATOR, AND ACCELERATING THE PROPELLANT TO PRODUCE THRUST BY SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO IT FROM THE MAGNETOHYDRODYNATIC GENERATOR.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |