US3211936A
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Acyclic generator
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-03-16
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1980-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Luke M Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:04
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K31/00; H02K31/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN ACYCLIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A STATOR AND AN ARMATURE SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION THEREIN, SAID STATOR COMPRISING A MAGNETIC CORE HAVING A FIELD MEMBER CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SUFFICIENT FLUX FOR COMPLETELY SATURATING THE MAGNETIC CORE OF THE ARMATURE, ALIGNED COOPERATING MEMBERS ON THE STATOR AND ARMATURE SPACED FROM EACH OTHER TO FORM A CURRENT TRANSFER CHAMBER, LIQUID METAL SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID CHAMBER FOR PERMITTING CIRCULATION OF A QUANTITY OF LIQUID METAL THROUGH THE CHAMBER AND THEREBY PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER OF CURRENT THEREACROSS DURING GENERATOR OPERATION, AND A LAYER OF NON-MAGNETIC CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL BONDED TO THE SURFACES OF THE STATOR AND THE ARMATURE CORES THEREBY PERMITTING CURRENT FLOW IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS IN THE STATOR AND ARMATURE SURFACES FOR MINIMIZING THE EFFECTS OF INDUCTION WHEN THE LOAD CURRENT CHANGES IN VALUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
AN ACYCLIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A STATOR AND AN ARMATURE SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION THEREIN, SAID STATOR COMPRISING A MAGNETIC CORE HAVING A FIELD MEMBER CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SUFFICIENT FLUX FOR COMPLETELY SATURATING THE MAGNETIC CORE OF THE ARMATURE, ALIGNED COOPERATING MEMBERS ON THE STATOR AND ARMATURE SPACED FROM EACH OTHER TO FORM A CURRENT TRANSFER CHAMBER, LIQUID METAL SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID CHAMBER FOR PERMITTING CIRCULATION OF A QUANTITY OF LIQUID METAL THROUGH THE CHAMBER AND THEREBY PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER OF CURRENT THEREACROSS DURING GENERATOR OPERATION, AND A LAYER OF NON-MAGNETIC CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL BONDED TO THE SURFACES OF THE STATOR AND THE ARMATURE CORES THEREBY PERMITTING CURRENT FLOW IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS IN THE STATOR AND ARMATURE SURFACES FOR MINIMIZING THE EFFECTS OF INDUCTION WHEN THE LOAD CURRENT CHANGES IN VALUE.
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) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |