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Self-sustaining momentum motor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1981-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyle E Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:17
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D13/00; G05D13/34; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2121; Y10T74/2122; Y10T74/2123; Y10T74/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A MOMENTUM DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTAINER EXPOSED TO AN EXTERIOR PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT, SAID CONTAINER HAVING AN AXIS OF ROTATION AND ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A FLUID, SAID CONTAINER UPON ROTATION BEING CAPABLE OF ROTATING THE FLUID ABOUT SAID AXIS WHEN THE FLUID IS DISPOSED WITHIN THE CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER HAVING CONDUIT MEANS DIRECTED INWARDLY TOWARD SAID AXIS OF ROTATION FOR EXHAUSTING THE FLUID TO SAID PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT AND MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE MEMBER MOVABLE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER AND CAPABLE OF BEING IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE FLUID FOR APPLYING A PRESSURE THERETO WHICH IS SUFFICIENT TO FORCE THE FLUID TO FLOW INWARDLY THROUGH SAID CONDUIT MEANS TOWARD SAID AXIS OF ROTATION, WHEREBY UPON DISPOSING FLUID WITHIN THE CONTAINER AND ROTATING THE CONTAINER AND THE FLUID ABOUT THE AXIS THE INWARD FLOW OF SAID FLUID WILL GIVE UP KINETIC ENERGY TO THE CONTAINER TO MAINTAIN THE CONTAINER IN A ROTATING STATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A MOMENTUM DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTAINER EXPOSED TO AN EXTERIOR PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT, SAID CONTAINER HAVING AN AXIS OF ROTATION AND ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A FLUID, SAID CONTAINER UPON ROTATION BEING CAPABLE OF ROTATING THE FLUID ABOUT SAID AXIS WHEN THE FLUID IS DISPOSED WITHIN THE CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER HAVING CONDUIT MEANS DIRECTED INWARDLY TOWARD SAID AXIS OF ROTATION FOR EXHAUSTING THE FLUID TO SAID PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT AND MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE MEMBER MOVABLE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER AND CAPABLE OF BEING IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE FLUID FOR APPLYING A PRESSURE THERETO WHICH IS SUFFICIENT TO FORCE THE FLUID TO FLOW INWARDLY THROUGH SAID CONDUIT MEANS TOWARD SAID AXIS OF ROTATION, WHEREBY UPON DISPOSING FLUID WITHIN THE CONTAINER AND ROTATING THE CONTAINER AND THE FLUID ABOUT THE AXIS THE INWARD FLOW OF SAID FLUID WILL GIVE UP KINETIC ENERGY TO THE CONTAINER TO MAINTAIN THE CONTAINER IN A ROTATING STATE.
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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) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |