US3226262A
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Bio-electrode assembly for generating electricity
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-04
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1981-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilson H Rohrback
- 👤 Thaddeus M Doniguian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/16; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A BIO-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED HOLLOW FRAME MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING AN INLET PORT EXTENDING THERETHROUGH FOR INTRODUCING LIQUID ELECTROLYTE AND A NUTRIENT INTO THE HOLLOW INTERIOR THEREOF, AND A POROUS ELECTRODE CONFINED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF HOLLOW FRAME MEMBERS IN SEALED RELATION ALONG ITS PERIPHERY, SAID ELECTRODE BEING COMPOSED OF A METAL RECEPTIVE TO MICRO-ORGANISM GROWTH AND HAVING ATTACHED THERETO A COLONY OF MICRO-ORGANISMS THEREON CAPABLE OF PROMOTING A HALF CELL REACTION AT SAID ELECTODE, WHEREBY SAID ELECTROLYTE AND NUTRIENT FLOWING INTO SAID HOLLOW INTERIOR OF SAID ONE FRAME MEMBER ARE DELIVERED THROUGH SAID POROUS ELECTRODE AND OUT THROUGH THE HOLLOW INTERIOR OF THE OTHER OF SAID FRAME MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A BIO-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED HOLLOW FRAME MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING AN INLET PORT EXTENDING THERETHROUGH FOR INTRODUCING LIQUID ELECTROLYTE AND A NUTRIENT INTO THE HOLLOW INTERIOR THEREOF, AND A POROUS ELECTRODE CONFINED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF HOLLOW FRAME MEMBERS IN SEALED RELATION ALONG ITS PERIPHERY, SAID ELECTRODE BEING COMPOSED OF A METAL RECEPTIVE TO MICRO-ORGANISM GROWTH AND HAVING ATTACHED THERETO A COLONY OF MICRO-ORGANISMS THEREON CAPABLE OF PROMOTING A HALF CELL REACTION AT SAID ELECTODE, WHEREBY SAID ELECTROLYTE AND NUTRIENT FLOWING INTO SAID HOLLOW INTERIOR OF SAID ONE FRAME MEMBER ARE DELIVERED THROUGH SAID POROUS ELECTRODE AND OUT THROUGH THE HOLLOW INTERIOR OF THE OTHER OF SAID FRAME MEMBERS.
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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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |