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Two-fluid magnetohydrodynamic system and method for thermal-electric power conversion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-25
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:47
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K44/00; H02K44/08; H02K44/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY, CHARACTERIZED BY: (A) MIXING A HEATED CONDUCTIVE LIQUID MEDIUM AND A CONDENSED VAPOR MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE TO VAPORIZE SAID CONDENSATE; (B) EXPANDING AND ACCELERATING THE MIXTURE THEREBY TO IMPART HIGH VELOCITY TO SAID LIQUID MEDIUM; (C) SEPARATING THE LIQUID MEDIUM FROM THE VAPOR MEDIUM TO FORM A LIQUID MEDIUM STREAM CONTINUING TO TRAVEL AT HIGH VELOCITY; (D) AND PASSING SAID CONDUCTIVE LIQUID MEDIUM STREAM THROUGH A MAGNETIC FIELD TO GENERATE ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY, CHARACTERIZED BY: (A) MIXING A HEATED CONDUCTIVE LIQUID MEDIUM AND A CONDENSED VAPOR MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE TO VAPORIZE SAID CONDENSATE; (B) EXPANDING AND ACCELERATING THE MIXTURE THEREBY TO IMPART HIGH VELOCITY TO SAID LIQUID MEDIUM; (C) SEPARATING THE LIQUID MEDIUM FROM THE VAPOR MEDIUM TO FORM A LIQUID MEDIUM STREAM CONTINUING TO TRAVEL AT HIGH VELOCITY; (D) AND PASSING SAID CONDUCTIVE LIQUID MEDIUM STREAM THROUGH A MAGNETIC FIELD TO GENERATE ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE841613C
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |