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Thermoelectric generator assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-08-29
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1982-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dent Eugene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:21
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A HEAT SOURCE SURROUNDED BY A FIREWALL, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND MAINTAINING A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE FIREWALL, THE MEANS INCLUDING A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER WHICH SURROUNDS THE HEAT SOURCE AND FIREWALL, THE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN EXPOSING A PORTION OF THE FIREWALL, A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT HAVING A HEAT TRANSFER TERMINAL AND A HEAT ABSORBING TERMINAL, A MESH MEMBER MOUNTED IN TERMAL CONTACT WITH A HEAT ABSORBING TERMINAL, HEAT SINK MOUNTED IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE HEAT TRANSFER TERMINAL, THE HEAT SINK BEING MOUNTED ON THE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER AT THE OPENING THEREIN WHEREBY THE THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT IS DIRECTED INWARDLY THROUGH THE OPENING SO THAT THE MESH MEMBER ON THE HEAT ABSORBING TERMINAL THERMALLY ENGAGES THE EXPOSED PORTION OF THE FIREWAL, ELECTRICAL MEANS CONNECTED WITH EACH TERMINAL OF THE THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT FOR OBTAINING ELECTRICAL ENERGY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A HEAT SOURCE SURROUNDED BY A FIREWALL, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND MAINTAINING A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE FIREWALL, THE MEANS INCLUDING A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER WHICH SURROUNDS THE HEAT SOURCE AND FIREWALL, THE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN EXPOSING A PORTION OF THE FIREWALL, A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT HAVING A HEAT TRANSFER TERMINAL AND A HEAT ABSORBING TERMINAL, A MESH MEMBER MOUNTED IN TERMAL CONTACT WITH A HEAT ABSORBING TERMINAL, HEAT SINK MOUNTED IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE HEAT TRANSFER TERMINAL, THE HEAT SINK BEING MOUNTED ON THE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER AT THE OPENING THEREIN WHEREBY THE THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT IS DIRECTED INWARDLY THROUGH THE OPENING SO THAT THE MESH MEMBER ON THE HEAT ABSORBING TERMINAL THERMALLY ENGAGES THE EXPOSED PORTION OF THE FIREWAL, ELECTRICAL MEANS CONNECTED WITH EACH TERMINAL OF THE THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT FOR OBTAINING ELECTRICAL ENERGY
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |