US3263101A
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Photo-cathode solar-energy converter
Assignee: Gould Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-30
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1981-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Geer Charles Willard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:44
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F10/00; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/42; B64G1/44; B64G1/443; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTER COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF TROUGH-SHAPED ANODES ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TOGETHER; A PLURALITY OF PLANAR CATHODES, EACH CATHODE BEING POSITIONED PERPENDICULAR TO THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF SAID TROUGH-SHAPED ANODES AND EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF; AND INSULATION MEANS FOR PREVENTING SAID CATHODES FROM BEING ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUITED BY SAID ANODES, EACH OF SAID ANODES BEING CURVED SO AS TO BE ABLE TO REFLECT INCIDENT SOLAR ENERGY TOWARDS ITS ASSOCIATED CATHODE WHILE TRAPPING ELECTRONS EMITTED BY SAID ASSOCIATED CATHODE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTER COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF TROUGH-SHAPED ANODES ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TOGETHER; A PLURALITY OF PLANAR CATHODES, EACH CATHODE BEING POSITIONED PERPENDICULAR TO THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF SAID TROUGH-SHAPED ANODES AND EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF; AND INSULATION MEANS FOR PREVENTING SAID CATHODES FROM BEING ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUITED BY SAID ANODES, EACH OF SAID ANODES BEING CURVED SO AS TO BE ABLE TO REFLECT INCIDENT SOLAR ENERGY TOWARDS ITS ASSOCIATED CATHODE WHILE TRAPPING ELECTRONS EMITTED BY SAID ASSOCIATED CATHODE.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 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 |