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US3284245A
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Thermoelectric generators
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1961-04-10
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1981-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert B Nottage
- 👤 Paul L Winskell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:51
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/10; H10N10/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A FIRST SERIES OF THERMOELECTRIC JUNCTIONS DEFINING A CURRENT PATH THERETHROUGH, MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND SERIES OF THEREMOELECTRIC JUNCTIONS ARRANGED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID FIRST SERIES INSULATING COVERING ALTERNATE JUNCTIONS OF EACH SERIES, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SERIES OF JUNCTIONS LYING IN AT LEAST PARALLEL PLANES WHEREBY EXPOSURE OF THE UNCOVERED JUNCTIONS TO A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENT FROM THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COVERED JUNCTION CAUSES AN ELECTRIC CURRENT TO FLOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A FIRST SERIES OF THERMOELECTRIC JUNCTIONS DEFINING A CURRENT PATH THERETHROUGH, MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND SERIES OF THEREMOELECTRIC JUNCTIONS ARRANGED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID FIRST SERIES INSULATING COVERING ALTERNATE JUNCTIONS OF EACH SERIES, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SERIES OF JUNCTIONS LYING IN AT LEAST PARALLEL PLANES WHEREBY EXPOSURE OF THE UNCOVERED JUNCTIONS TO A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENT FROM THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COVERED JUNCTION CAUSES AN ELECTRIC CURRENT TO FLOW.
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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |