US3304207A
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Thermoelectric generator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-16
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1983-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P Kolb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:11
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/80; H10N10/81; H10N10/817; H10N10/10; H10N10/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A HEATED FACE; A PLURALITY OF THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE HEAT FROM SAID HEATED FACE; A PLURALITY OF WALLS, SAID WALLS AND SAID HEATED FACE FORMING A CHAMBER; COOLING MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER FOR CARRYING HEAT AWAY FROM SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS; A SINGLE FLEXIBLE, ELECTRICALLY INSULATING DIAPHRAGM INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS AND SAID COOLING MEANS; SAID DIAPHRAGM BEING SPACED FROM SAID HEATED FACE; SAID COOLING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A METALLIC PATH EXTENDING FROM EACH OF SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS, SAID METALLIC PATH MEANS BEING IMMERSED IN A COOLING FLUID; SAID DIAPHRAGM FORMING A FLUID-TIGHT SEAL ACROSS SAID CHAMBER TO PREVENT SAID COOLING FLUID FROM CONTACTING SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A HEATED FACE; A PLURALITY OF THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE HEAT FROM SAID HEATED FACE; A PLURALITY OF WALLS, SAID WALLS AND SAID HEATED FACE FORMING A CHAMBER; COOLING MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER FOR CARRYING HEAT AWAY FROM SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS; A SINGLE FLEXIBLE, ELECTRICALLY INSULATING DIAPHRAGM INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS AND SAID COOLING MEANS; SAID DIAPHRAGM BEING SPACED FROM SAID HEATED FACE; SAID COOLING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A METALLIC PATH EXTENDING FROM EACH OF SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS, SAID METALLIC PATH MEANS BEING IMMERSED IN A COOLING FLUID; SAID DIAPHRAGM FORMING A FLUID-TIGHT SEAL ACROSS SAID CHAMBER TO PREVENT SAID COOLING FLUID FROM CONTACTING SAID THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS;
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) | 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 |