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Magnetic gradient particle accelerator
Assignee: Aerojet General Nucleonics
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Filing: 1963-12-04
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1983-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morgan J Morley
- 👤 David I Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:10
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B6/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
AN IMPROVED PARTICLE ACCELERATOR COMPRISING: A METALLIC PARTICLE, A HOLLOW FLUX CONCENTRATOR HAVING A TAPERED INNER SURFACE ADAPTED TO CONTAIN SAID METALLIC PARTICLE, A HOLLOW CONDUCTOR CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT SAID FLUX CONCENTRATOR, A FIRST INDUCTOR CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT ONE END OF SAID CONDUCTOR, A SECOND INDUCTOR CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUCTOR, SAID INDUCTORS ADAPTED TO ESTABLISH A MAGNETIC FIELD WITHIN SAID CONDUCTOR AND AROUND SAID PARTICLE, AND AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT THE CENTRAL SECTION OF SAID CONDUCTOR AND BETWEEN SAID INDUCTORS, SAID EXPLOSIVE CHARGE ADPATED TO IMPLODE SAID CONDUCTOR UPON SAID FLUX CONCENTRATOR SO AS TO CONVERGE THE MAGNETIC FIELD AND THEREBY ACCELERATE SAID PARTICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
AN IMPROVED PARTICLE ACCELERATOR COMPRISING: A METALLIC PARTICLE, A HOLLOW FLUX CONCENTRATOR HAVING A TAPERED INNER SURFACE ADAPTED TO CONTAIN SAID METALLIC PARTICLE, A HOLLOW CONDUCTOR CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT SAID FLUX CONCENTRATOR, A FIRST INDUCTOR CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT ONE END OF SAID CONDUCTOR, A SECOND INDUCTOR CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUCTOR, SAID INDUCTORS ADAPTED TO ESTABLISH A MAGNETIC FIELD WITHIN SAID CONDUCTOR AND AROUND SAID PARTICLE, AND AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED ABOUT THE CENTRAL SECTION OF SAID CONDUCTOR AND BETWEEN SAID INDUCTORS, SAID EXPLOSIVE CHARGE ADPATED TO IMPLODE SAID CONDUCTOR UPON SAID FLUX CONCENTRATOR SO AS TO CONVERGE THE MAGNETIC FIELD AND THEREBY ACCELERATE SAID PARTICLE.
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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) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |