US3274030A
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Photocell with cooling means and method of using same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-02
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1983-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Salomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:42
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/60; H10P; H10P95/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A PHOTOELECTRIC DEVICE WHICH PROVIDES A HIGH PHOTOVOLTAIC OUTPUT IN THE PRESENCE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT, COMPRISING (A) A METAL BASE ELECTRODE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND NIOBIUM, (B) AN OZIDE COATING OF SAID BASE ELECTRODE ON AT LEAST ONE SURFACE THEREOF, (C) A THIN METALLIC COATING ON SAID OXIDE COATING, (D) MEANS FOR COOLING SAID BASE ELECTRODE TO A TEMPERATURE NO GREATER THAN ABOUT -130* C., AND (E) SAID DEVICE CONSTRUCTED FOR EXPOSURE TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A PHOTOELECTRIC DEVICE WHICH PROVIDES A HIGH PHOTOVOLTAIC OUTPUT IN THE PRESENCE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT, COMPRISING (A) A METAL BASE ELECTRODE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND NIOBIUM, (B) AN OZIDE COATING OF SAID BASE ELECTRODE ON AT LEAST ONE SURFACE THEREOF, (C) A THIN METALLIC COATING ON SAID OXIDE COATING, (D) MEANS FOR COOLING SAID BASE ELECTRODE TO A TEMPERATURE NO GREATER THAN ABOUT -130* C., AND (E) SAID DEVICE CONSTRUCTED FOR EXPOSURE TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
66 words
THE METHOD OF INCREASING THE PHOTOVOLTAIC OUTPUT OF A PHOTOCELL HAVING A METAL BASE ELECTRODE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND NIOBIUM, AN OXIDE COATING OF SAID BASE ELECTRODE ON AT LEAST ONE SURFACE THEREOF, A THIN METALLIC COATING ON SAID OXIDE COATING, COMPRISING EXPOSING SAID PHOTOCELL TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT AND COOLING SAID PHOTOCELL TO A TEMPERATURE NO GREATER THAN ABOUT - 130* C.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
66 words
THE METHOD OF INCREASING THE PHOTOVOLTAIC OUTPUT OF A PHOTOCELL HAVING A METAL BASE ELECTRODE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND NIOBIUM, AN OXIDE COATING OF SAID BASE ELECTRODE ON AT LEAST ONE SURFACE THEREOF, A THIN METALLIC COATING ON SAID OXIDE COATING, COMPRISING EXPOSING SAID PHOTOCELL TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT AND COOLING SAID PHOTOCELL TO A TEMPERATURE NO GREATER THAN ABOUT - 130* C.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2993266A
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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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |