US3243715A
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Two-gas maser of improved efficiency and power level
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S1/00; H01S1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN A GAS MASTER INCLUDING A RESONATOR PROVIDED WITH REFLECTING SURFACES AND MEANS TO EXCITE AN ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE THEREIN, MEANS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY AND POWER OUTPUT THEREOF UTILIZING SIMULTANEOUS MASER ACTION AT A PLURALITY OF FREQUENCIES COMPRISING (1) A TWO-GAS MIXTURE CONSISTING OF A FIRST GAS WHICH IS ENERGIZED TO AN EXCITED STATE BY SAID DISCHARGE AND A SECOND GAS WHICH IS ENERGIZED TO AN EXCITED STATE BY COLLISION, WITH SAID FIRST GAS, AND (2) AN INERT GAS WHICH LENGTHENS THE ELECTRON PATH IN SAID MIXTURE, WHEREIN SAID TWO-GAS MIXTURE COMPRISES ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MIXTURES: THE MIXTURRE CALCIUM VAPOR AS THE FIRST GAS AND RUBIDIUM VAPOR AS THE SECOND GAS, AND THE MIXTURE MAGNESIUM VAPOR AS THE FIRST GAS AND SODIUM VAPOR AS THE SECOND GAS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN A GAS MASTER INCLUDING A RESONATOR PROVIDED WITH REFLECTING SURFACES AND MEANS TO EXCITE AN ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE THEREIN, MEANS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY AND POWER OUTPUT THEREOF UTILIZING SIMULTANEOUS MASER ACTION AT A PLURALITY OF FREQUENCIES COMPRISING (1) A TWO-GAS MIXTURE CONSISTING OF A FIRST GAS WHICH IS ENERGIZED TO AN EXCITED STATE BY SAID DISCHARGE AND A SECOND GAS WHICH IS ENERGIZED TO AN EXCITED STATE BY COLLISION, WITH SAID FIRST GAS, AND (2) AN INERT GAS WHICH LENGTHENS THE ELECTRON PATH IN SAID MIXTURE, WHEREIN SAID TWO-GAS MIXTURE COMPRISES ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MIXTURES: THE MIXTURRE CALCIUM VAPOR AS THE FIRST GAS AND RUBIDIUM VAPOR AS THE SECOND GAS, AND THE MIXTURE MAGNESIUM VAPOR AS THE FIRST GAS AND SODIUM VAPOR AS THE SECOND GAS.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |