US3228799A
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Biological electrical power generation
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1960-08-01
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1980-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilson H Rohrback
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M6/00; H01M6/30; H01M6/32; H01M6/34; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/36; H01M8/00; H01M8/16; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A BATTERY COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS BRINE, A CONSUMABLE METAL ANODE HIGH IN THE ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE SERIES IMMERSED IN THE BRINE, A CATHODE COMPOSED OF MATERIAL LOWER IN THE ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE SERIES THAN THE ANODE ALSO IMMERSED IN THE BRINE, A COLONY OF HYDROGEN CONSUMING BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS COOMPATIBLE WITH SAID BRINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CATHODE TO MINIMIZE POLARIZATION OF THE BATTERY, AND MEANS FOR CONDUCTING USABLE ELECTRIC CURRENT FROM THE ANODE AND CATHODE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A BATTERY COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS BRINE, A CONSUMABLE METAL ANODE HIGH IN THE ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE SERIES IMMERSED IN THE BRINE, A CATHODE COMPOSED OF MATERIAL LOWER IN THE ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE SERIES THAN THE ANODE ALSO IMMERSED IN THE BRINE, A COLONY OF HYDROGEN CONSUMING BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS COOMPATIBLE WITH SAID BRINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CATHODE TO MINIMIZE POLARIZATION OF THE BATTERY, AND MEANS FOR CONDUCTING USABLE ELECTRIC CURRENT FROM THE ANODE AND CATHODE.
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |