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US3255044A
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Redox couple radiation cell
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1960-08-31
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1980-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Powers
- 👤 Douglas R Allenson
- 👤 Albert C Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/36; H01G; H01G9/00; H01G9/20; H01M14/00; H01M14/005; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY COMPRISING A SEALED VESSEL, AN ELECTROLYTE PARTIALLY FILLING SAID VESSEL, AN INERT CATHODE IMMERSED IN SAID ELECTROLYTE, SAID CATHODE HAVING A HIGH OVERVOLTAGE FOR THE REACTION H2-->H+, AN INERT ANODE HAVING A LOW OVERVOLTAGE FOR THE SAME REACTION AND HAVING AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE THEREOF A HYDROGEN CATALYST, SAID ANODE BEING LOCATED AT THE INTERFACE OF SAID ELECTROLYTE, AND A GAS SPACE DEFINED BY SAID ELECTROLYTE AND THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL, A RADIATION SENSITIVE REDOX COUPLE IN CONTACT WITH SAID ELECTROLYTE, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID ANODE AND CATHODE TO AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY COMPRISING A SEALED VESSEL, AN ELECTROLYTE PARTIALLY FILLING SAID VESSEL, AN INERT CATHODE IMMERSED IN SAID ELECTROLYTE, SAID CATHODE HAVING A HIGH OVERVOLTAGE FOR THE REACTION H2-->H+, AN INERT ANODE HAVING A LOW OVERVOLTAGE FOR THE SAME REACTION AND HAVING AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE THEREOF A HYDROGEN CATALYST, SAID ANODE BEING LOCATED AT THE INTERFACE OF SAID ELECTROLYTE, AND A GAS SPACE DEFINED BY SAID ELECTROLYTE AND THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL, A RADIATION SENSITIVE REDOX COUPLE IN CONTACT WITH SAID ELECTROLYTE, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID ANODE AND CATHODE TO AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT.
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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 |