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Thermoelectric generator and method of preparing same
Assignee: Ingredion Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-11
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1981-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul H Mccormack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:39
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/10; H10N10/17; G; G21; G21H; G21H1/00; G21H1/10; G21H1/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A MEMBER HAVING TWO DIELECTRIC SUFACES, EACH OF WHICH SURFACES HAS A COATING OF A DISCONTINUOUS, PARTICULATE LAYER OF A METAL, THE METAL PARTICLES ON ONE SURFACE BEING DISSIMILAR IN COMPOSITION TO THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE, THE DIELECTRIC SURFACES OF SAID MEMBER BEING IN LAMINATED RELATION WITH EACH OTHER OVER SUBSTANTIALLY THEIR ENTIRE AREAS WITH THE METAL PARTICLES ON ONE SURFACE IN PARTICLETO-PARTICLE CONTACT WITH THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE, SAID MEMBER HAVING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID METAL COATINGS AT THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID MEMBER FOR ESTABLISHING CONTACT WITH AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A MEMBER HAVING TWO DIELECTRIC SUFACES, EACH OF WHICH SURFACES HAS A COATING OF A DISCONTINUOUS, PARTICULATE LAYER OF A METAL, THE METAL PARTICLES ON ONE SURFACE BEING DISSIMILAR IN COMPOSITION TO THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE, THE DIELECTRIC SURFACES OF SAID MEMBER BEING IN LAMINATED RELATION WITH EACH OTHER OVER SUBSTANTIALLY THEIR ENTIRE AREAS WITH THE METAL PARTICLES ON ONE SURFACE IN PARTICLETO-PARTICLE CONTACT WITH THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE, SAID MEMBER HAVING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID METAL COATINGS AT THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID MEMBER FOR ESTABLISHING CONTACT WITH AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
77 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR WHICH COMPRISES COATING EACH OF TWO DIELECTRIC SURFACES WITH A DISCONTINUOUS, PARTICULATE LAYER OF A METAL, THE METAL PARTICLES ON ONE SURFACE BEING DISSIMILAR IN COMPOSITION TO THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE, AND THEN BRINGING INTO LAMINATED RELATION THE THUS COATED TWO DIELECTRIC SURFACES OVER SUBSTANTIALLY THEIR ENTIRE AREAS WITH THE METAL PARTICLES OVER SUBSTANTIALLY THEIR ENTIRE AREAS PARTICLE-TO-PARTICLE CONTACT WITH THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
77 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR WHICH COMPRISES COATING EACH OF TWO DIELECTRIC SURFACES WITH A DISCONTINUOUS, PARTICULATE LAYER OF A METAL, THE METAL PARTICLES ON ONE SURFACE BEING DISSIMILAR IN COMPOSITION TO THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE, AND THEN BRINGING INTO LAMINATED RELATION THE THUS COATED TWO DIELECTRIC SURFACES OVER SUBSTANTIALLY THEIR ENTIRE AREAS WITH THE METAL PARTICLES OVER SUBSTANTIALLY THEIR ENTIRE AREAS PARTICLE-TO-PARTICLE CONTACT WITH THE METAL PARTICLES ON THE OTHER SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |