US3192069A
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Radioactive isotope powered thermoelectric generator system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-09
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1983-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Vogt
- 👤 Charles N Young
- 👤 Willard C Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:17
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; G; G21; G21H; G21H1/00; G21H1/10; G21H1/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE POWERED THEREMOELECTRIC GENERATOR SYSTEM HAVING AMETAL SHELL, A RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE SOURCE, AND A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT, SAID SOURCE AND SAID ELEMENT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID METAL SHELL, A TEMPERATURE SENSING RESERVOIR WITHIN SAID SHELL CONNECTED TO AN ACTIVE PRESSURE CYLINDER OUTSIDE SAID SHELL, A PISTON DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CYLINDER, MECHANICAL MEANS OF RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON, A SECOND CYLINDER OPPOSED TO THE ACTIVE PRESSURE CYLINDER, A PISTON DISPOED IN SAID SECOND CYLINDER, MECHANICAL MEANS OF RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON IN SAID SECOND CYLINDER, SAID PISTONS INTERCONNECTED BY A COMMON SHAFT, A CONSTANT PRESSURE GAS RESERVOIR CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND CYLINDER, MECHANICAL LINKAGE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT BETWEEN SAID CYLINDERS AND ATTACHED TO AND ACTIVATING THERMAL SHUTTERS, WHEREBY A CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE AFFECTING SAID TEMPERATURE SENSING RESERVOIR ACTUATED SAID THERMAL SHUTTERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE POWERED THEREMOELECTRIC GENERATOR SYSTEM HAVING AMETAL SHELL, A RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE SOURCE, AND A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT, SAID SOURCE AND SAID ELEMENT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID METAL SHELL, A TEMPERATURE SENSING RESERVOIR WITHIN SAID SHELL CONNECTED TO AN ACTIVE PRESSURE CYLINDER OUTSIDE SAID SHELL, A PISTON DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CYLINDER, MECHANICAL MEANS OF RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON, A SECOND CYLINDER OPPOSED TO THE ACTIVE PRESSURE CYLINDER, A PISTON DISPOED IN SAID SECOND CYLINDER, MECHANICAL MEANS OF RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON IN SAID SECOND CYLINDER, SAID PISTONS INTERCONNECTED BY A COMMON SHAFT, A CONSTANT PRESSURE GAS RESERVOIR CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND CYLINDER, MECHANICAL LINKAGE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT BETWEEN SAID CYLINDERS AND ATTACHED TO AND ACTIVATING THERMAL SHUTTERS, WHEREBY A CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE AFFECTING SAID TEMPERATURE SENSING RESERVOIR ACTUATED SAID THERMAL SHUTTERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |