US3114077A
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Protective apparatus for high voltage electrical equipment
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-17
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1981-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey E Spindle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01T; H01T2/00; H01T2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A GAP ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS HAVING A MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, SAID GAP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF MAIN DISCHARGE ELECTRODES SPACED APART TO FORM A DISCHARGE GAP BETWEEN THEM, A TRIGGER ELECTRODE SPACED FROM ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE OF SAID PAIR OF ELECTRODES TO FORM A TRIGGER SPARK GAP, A TICKLER ELECTRODE SPACED FROM SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE TO FORM A TICKLER SPARK GAP, THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF DISCHARGE ELECTRODES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE AND ALSO SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID TICKLER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE, AND MEANS FOR INITIATING SPARKOVER BETWEEN SAID TICKLER ELECTRODE AND ONE OF THE OTHER OF SAID ELECTRODES, BETWEEN SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE OF SAID PAIR OF MAIN DISCHARGE ELECTRODES AND BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF MAIN DISCHARGE ELECTRODES, IN SUCCESSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A GAP ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS HAVING A MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, SAID GAP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF MAIN DISCHARGE ELECTRODES SPACED APART TO FORM A DISCHARGE GAP BETWEEN THEM, A TRIGGER ELECTRODE SPACED FROM ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE OF SAID PAIR OF ELECTRODES TO FORM A TRIGGER SPARK GAP, A TICKLER ELECTRODE SPACED FROM SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE TO FORM A TICKLER SPARK GAP, THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF DISCHARGE ELECTRODES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE AND ALSO SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID TICKLER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE DISCHARGE ELECTRODE, AND MEANS FOR INITIATING SPARKOVER BETWEEN SAID TICKLER ELECTRODE AND ONE OF THE OTHER OF SAID ELECTRODES, BETWEEN SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID ONE OF SAID PAIR OF MAIN DISCHARGE ELECTRODES AND BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF MAIN DISCHARGE ELECTRODES, IN SUCCESSION.
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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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |