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Method and apparatus for producing a plasma
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-07
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arlen F Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:34
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/24; H05H1/26; H05H1/32; H05H1/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE PLASMA JET COMPRISING: MEANS FOR STRIKING AND MAINTAINING AN ELECTRICAL ARC; MEANS FOR CONVEYING A FLUID TO SAID ELECTRICAL ARC, THEREBY PRODUCING A HIGH TEMPERATURE, GASEOUS JET; A RESERVOIR CONTAINING A MATERIAL HAVING A LOW IONIZATION POTENTIAL; A SETTLING CHAMBER POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID FIRST NAMED MEANS AND HAVING AN INLET FOR THE INGRESS OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE, GASEOUS JET AND AN OUTLET FOR THE DISCHARGE THEREOF; CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING SAID RESERVOIR WITH SAID SETTLING CHAMBER; AND MEANS TO FORCE SAID IONIZING MATERIAL FROM SAID RESERVOIR THROUGH SAID CONDUIT MEANS INTO SAID SETTLING CHAMBER TO MIX WITH AND SEED SAID JET, THEREBY INCREASING THE CONDUCTIVITY OF THE JET.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE PLASMA JET COMPRISING: MEANS FOR STRIKING AND MAINTAINING AN ELECTRICAL ARC; MEANS FOR CONVEYING A FLUID TO SAID ELECTRICAL ARC, THEREBY PRODUCING A HIGH TEMPERATURE, GASEOUS JET; A RESERVOIR CONTAINING A MATERIAL HAVING A LOW IONIZATION POTENTIAL; A SETTLING CHAMBER POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID FIRST NAMED MEANS AND HAVING AN INLET FOR THE INGRESS OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE, GASEOUS JET AND AN OUTLET FOR THE DISCHARGE THEREOF; CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING SAID RESERVOIR WITH SAID SETTLING CHAMBER; AND MEANS TO FORCE SAID IONIZING MATERIAL FROM SAID RESERVOIR THROUGH SAID CONDUIT MEANS INTO SAID SETTLING CHAMBER TO MIX WITH AND SEED SAID JET, THEREBY INCREASING THE CONDUCTIVITY OF THE JET.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |