US3262262A
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Electrostatic ion rocket engine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-18
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1985-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul D Reader
- 👤 Harold R Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:54
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03H; F03H1/00; F03H1/0037; F03H1/0056; H; H01; H01J; H01J27/00; H01J27/02; H01J27/08; H01J27/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
AN ELECTROSTATIC ION ROCKET ENGINE COMPRISING A CHAMBER FOR COMTAINING AN IONIZABLE PROPELLANT MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID PROPELLANT INTO SAID CHAMBER ABOUT THE PERIPHERY THEREOF ADJACENT ONE END MEANS WITHIN SAID CHAMBER FOR BOMBARDING SAID PROPELLANT WITH HIGH VELOCITY ELECTRONS TO FORM IONS, MEANS POSITIONED AT SAID ONE END OF SAID CHAMBER ADJACENT SAID PROPELLANT SUPPLY MEANS TO ACCELERATE SAID IONS AWAY FROM SAID ENGINE.
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |