US3304205A
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Thermoelectric generator
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1961-03-21
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1981-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert M Lord
- 👤 Stephen H Fairweather
- 👤 Finello Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:43
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D15/00; F28D15/02; F28D15/0266; H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/10; H10N10/13; F23; F23M; F23M2900/00; F23M2900/13003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A PORTABLE UNIT ELECTRICAL GENERATOR COMPRISING A BURNER, A FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE BURNER HAVING FUEL FLOW CONTROLS, A BOILER FOR HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, A CONDESNER CONNECTED TO THE BOILER TO CONDENSE AND COOL THE FLUID AND RETURN IT TO THE BOILER, HEAT RADIATION FINS CONNECTED TO THE CONDENSER FOR DISSIPATING HEAT TO THE AMBIENT SURROUNDINGS, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A THERMOELECTIRC GENERATING UNIT HAVING A HOT JUNCTION IN HEAT TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BURNER AND HAVING A COLD JUNCTION SURFACE IN HEAT TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BOILER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A PORTABLE UNIT ELECTRICAL GENERATOR COMPRISING A BURNER, A FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE BURNER HAVING FUEL FLOW CONTROLS, A BOILER FOR HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, A CONDESNER CONNECTED TO THE BOILER TO CONDENSE AND COOL THE FLUID AND RETURN IT TO THE BOILER, HEAT RADIATION FINS CONNECTED TO THE CONDENSER FOR DISSIPATING HEAT TO THE AMBIENT SURROUNDINGS, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A THERMOELECTIRC GENERATING UNIT HAVING A HOT JUNCTION IN HEAT TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BURNER AND HAVING A COLD JUNCTION SURFACE IN HEAT TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BOILER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A THERMOELECTRIC CELL COMPRISING A SEALED CASING, A THERMOELECTRIC MEMBER IN THE CASING HAVING A HOT JUNCTION END AND A COLD JUNCTION END, HOT AND COLD ELECTRODES IN CONTACT WITH THE ENDS OF SAID MEMBER, AND A FLUID PRESSURE CHAMBER IN THE CASING WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A THERMOELECTRIC CELL COMPRISING A SEALED CASING, A THERMOELECTRIC MEMBER IN THE CASING HAVING A HOT JUNCTION END AND A COLD JUNCTION END, HOT AND COLD ELECTRODES IN CONTACT WITH THE ENDS OF SAID MEMBER, AND A FLUID PRESSURE CHAMBER IN THE CASING WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES
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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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |