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Injection method and apparatus for controlled fusion devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-06
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Granted: 1964-10-13
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Expires: 1982-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles C Damm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:02
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/02; H05H1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A METHOD OF INECTING A PLURALITY OF NEUTRAL PARTICLE BEAMS THROUGH A SINGLE ENTRANCE PORT INTO THE CONFINEMENT VOLUME OF A CONTROLLED FUSION DEVIDE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF REDUCING THE PRESSURE IN SAID CONFINEMENT VOLUME TO ABOUT 10**-9 MM. HG, ACTIVATING A SERIES OF ION BEAM SOURCES POSITIONED OFF-AXIS OF SAID ENTRANCE PORT AT AN ANGLE OF 90* OR GREATER, PASSING EACH BEAM FROM SAID SOURCES THROUGH A FORCE FIELD ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID SORCES AND PREDETERMINED TO ALIGN EACH OF SAID BEAMS WITH EACH ENTRANCE PORT, AND THEREAFTER NEUTRALIZING THE PARTICLES OF EACH BEAM WHEREB Y FURTHER FORCE FIELDS DO NOT PREVENT EACH OF SAID BEAMS FROM ENTERING THROUGH SAID ENTRANCE PORT INTO SAID CONFINEMENT VOLUME.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A METHOD OF INECTING A PLURALITY OF NEUTRAL PARTICLE BEAMS THROUGH A SINGLE ENTRANCE PORT INTO THE CONFINEMENT VOLUME OF A CONTROLLED FUSION DEVIDE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF REDUCING THE PRESSURE IN SAID CONFINEMENT VOLUME TO ABOUT 10**-9 MM. HG, ACTIVATING A SERIES OF ION BEAM SOURCES POSITIONED OFF-AXIS OF SAID ENTRANCE PORT AT AN ANGLE OF 90* OR GREATER, PASSING EACH BEAM FROM SAID SOURCES THROUGH A FORCE FIELD ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID SORCES AND PREDETERMINED TO ALIGN EACH OF SAID BEAMS WITH EACH ENTRANCE PORT, AND THEREAFTER NEUTRALIZING THE PARTICLES OF EACH BEAM WHEREB Y FURTHER FORCE FIELDS DO NOT PREVENT EACH OF SAID BEAMS FROM ENTERING THROUGH SAID ENTRANCE PORT INTO SAID CONFINEMENT VOLUME.
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) | 1967-10-13 | 1968-04-13 | 1968-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-13 | 1972-04-13 | 1972-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-13 | 1976-04-13 | 1976-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |