US3224497A
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Method and apparatus for lowering the temperature of a heated body
Assignee: Inter-Probe Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-26
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Oscar C Blomgren
- 👤 Ellsworth G Munck
- 👤 Jr Spencer R Griffiths
- 👤 Jr Oscar C Blomgren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:46
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23C; F23C99/00; F28; F28F; F28F13/00; F28F13/16; F23C2700/00; F23C2700/02; F23C2700/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
THE METHOD OF LOWERING THE TEMPERATURE OF SOLID BODY EXPOSED TO AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE AND HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE ABOVE SAID AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF DIRECTING A NEEDLE-LIKE PROBE TOWARD THE EXTERIOR OF SAID BODY, NEGATIVELY CHARGING SAID PROBE WITH A HIGH VOLTAGE LOW-CURRENT SOURCE, AND SPACING SAID PROBE AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID BODY SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THAT WHICH WOULD CAUSE ARCING BETWEEN SAID PROBE AND SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
THE METHOD OF LOWERING THE TEMPERATURE OF SOLID BODY EXPOSED TO AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE AND HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE ABOVE SAID AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF DIRECTING A NEEDLE-LIKE PROBE TOWARD THE EXTERIOR OF SAID BODY, NEGATIVELY CHARGING SAID PROBE WITH A HIGH VOLTAGE LOW-CURRENT SOURCE, AND SPACING SAID PROBE AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID BODY SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THAT WHICH WOULD CAUSE ARCING BETWEEN SAID PROBE AND SAID BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |