US3099768A
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Low noise electron beam plasma amplifier
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-03-25
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1979-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anderson John Melvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J25/00; H01J25/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
AN APPARATUS COMPRISING A CHAMBER FILLED WITH AN IONIZABLE GAS AT LOW PRESSURE, MEANS IONIZING A REGION OF SAID GAS EXTENDING ENTIRELY THROUGH SAID CHAMBER INTO A CONDITION OF NEGATIVE GLOW, MEANS ESTABLISHING A DENSITY MODULATED ELECTRON BEAM THROUGH SAID REGION, SAID BEAM INTERACTING WITH THE SAID IONIZED GAS IN SAID REGION OF NEGATIVE GLOW TO ACCENTUATE SAID MODULATION AND AMPLIFY THE EFFECTS OF SAID SIGNAL ON SAID BEAM AND MEANS FOR EXTRACTING SAID SIGNAL FROM SAID BEAM SUBSEQUENT TO SAID INTERACTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
AN APPARATUS COMPRISING A CHAMBER FILLED WITH AN IONIZABLE GAS AT LOW PRESSURE, MEANS IONIZING A REGION OF SAID GAS EXTENDING ENTIRELY THROUGH SAID CHAMBER INTO A CONDITION OF NEGATIVE GLOW, MEANS ESTABLISHING A DENSITY MODULATED ELECTRON BEAM THROUGH SAID REGION, SAID BEAM INTERACTING WITH THE SAID IONIZED GAS IN SAID REGION OF NEGATIVE GLOW TO ACCENTUATE SAID MODULATION AND AMPLIFY THE EFFECTS OF SAID SIGNAL ON SAID BEAM AND MEANS FOR EXTRACTING SAID SIGNAL FROM SAID BEAM SUBSEQUENT TO SAID INTERACTION.
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) | 1966-07-29 | 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 |