US3179822A
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Thermionic energy converters
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-30
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1980-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred G Block
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERTER COMPRISING A SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING A COLLECTOR AND A DISC CATHODE SPACED FROM SAID COLLECTOR AND FORMING PART OF SAID ENVELOPE, EXTERNAL MEANS FOR HEATING SAID CATHODE COMPRISING A WALL SEALED TO THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID CATHODE TO FORM A SEALED FUEL CHAMBER AND A SUPPLY OF NUCLEAR FUEL DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHAMBER FOR REMOVING NUCLEAR REACTION PRODUCTS THEREFROM DURING OPERATION OF SAID CONVERTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERTER COMPRISING A SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING A COLLECTOR AND A DISC CATHODE SPACED FROM SAID COLLECTOR AND FORMING PART OF SAID ENVELOPE, EXTERNAL MEANS FOR HEATING SAID CATHODE COMPRISING A WALL SEALED TO THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID CATHODE TO FORM A SEALED FUEL CHAMBER AND A SUPPLY OF NUCLEAR FUEL DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHAMBER FOR REMOVING NUCLEAR REACTION PRODUCTS THEREFROM DURING OPERATION OF SAID CONVERTER.
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |