US3288993A
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Plasma particle separator and analyzer having a grid structure consisting of linear tubular portions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Steinhaus
- 👤 Thomas O Passell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J49/00; H01J49/26; H01J49/28; H01J49/30; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND ANALYZING ATOMIC PARTICLES OF A MIXTURE INCLUDING CHARGED PARTICLES HAVING DIFFERENT MOMENTUM TO CHARGE RATIOS AND TRAVELING ALONG LINEAR PATHS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) A GRID STRUCTURE COMPRISING LINEAR TUBULAR PORTIONS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS EACH PROVIDED A LINEAL FREE PATH OF A GENERALLY UNIFORM RADIAL DIAMETER, D, ALONG ITS LENGTH, L, SAID FREE LINEAL PATHS BEING DISPOSED IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP, SAID GRID STRUCTURE BEING ADAPTED FOR POSITIONING TO ALIGN SAID LINEAL PATHS WITH SAID LINEAR PARTICLE PATHS TO DIRECT THE PARTICLES IN SAID MIXTURE TO BE ANALYZED INTO ONE END OF SAID CHANNELS, SAID AVERAGE DIAMETER, D, AND LENGTH, L, OF SAID FREE LINEAL PATH DETERMINED BY THE EXPRESSION,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND ANALYZING ATOMIC PARTICLES OF A MIXTURE INCLUDING CHARGED PARTICLES HAVING DIFFERENT MOMENTUM TO CHARGE RATIOS AND TRAVELING ALONG LINEAR PATHS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) A GRID STRUCTURE COMPRISING LINEAR TUBULAR PORTIONS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS EACH PROVIDED A LINEAL FREE PATH OF A GENERALLY UNIFORM RADIAL DIAMETER, D, ALONG ITS LENGTH, L, SAID FREE LINEAL PATHS BEING DISPOSED IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP, SAID GRID STRUCTURE BEING ADAPTED FOR POSITIONING TO ALIGN SAID LINEAL PATHS WITH SAID LINEAR PARTICLE PATHS TO DIRECT THE PARTICLES IN SAID MIXTURE TO BE ANALYZED INTO ONE END OF SAID CHANNELS, SAID AVERAGE DIAMETER, D, AND LENGTH, L, OF SAID FREE LINEAL PATH DETERMINED BY THE EXPRESSION,
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |