US3171053A
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Plasma-beam signal generator
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-15
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1979-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Targ Russell
- 👤 Ettenberg Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J25/00; H01J25/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
APPARATUS COMPRISING A HOLLOW METALLIC CYLINDER, AN ELECTRON BEAM COLLECTOR POSITIONED AT ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER, AN ELECTRON GUN POSITIONED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID CYLINDER FOR DIRECTING AN ELECTRON BEAM PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID CYLINDER TOWARD SAID BEAM COLLECTOR, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CYLINDER FOR ESTABLISHING A PRESSURE OF THE ORDER OF 10-4 MILLIMETERS OF MERCURY OF AN IONIZABLE GAS WITHIN SAID CYLINDER IN THE REGION BETWEEN SAID ELECTRON GUN AND SAID BEAM COLLECTOR WHEREBY A PLASMA IS FORMED IN SAID REGION UPON THE BOMBARDMENT OF SAID GAS BY SAID ELECTRON BEAM, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A MAGNETIC FIELD DIRECTED AXIALLY ALONG SAID CYLINDER, THE CHARGED PARTICLES COMPRISING SAID PLASMA OSCILLATING AT A FREQUENCY DETERMINED BY THE MAGNETIC OF SAID MAGNETIC
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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) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |