US3323002A
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Triggered vacuum gap device having field emitting trigger assembly
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-12-28
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Lafferty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J17/00; H01T; H01T2/00; H01T2/02; H01J2893/00; H01J2893/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A FIELD EMISSION TRIGGERED VACUUM GAP DEVICE COMPRISING: AN EVACUABLE ENVELOPE AT LEAST ONE PORTION THEREOF IS AN INSULATING DIELECTRIC TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICALLY INSULATED PORTIONS THEREOF; A PAIR OF PRIMARY ARC-ELECTRODES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE SO AS TO DEFINE THEREBETWEEN A PRIMARY GAP, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ARC-ELECTRODES HAVING A LONGITUDINAL CAVITY THEREIN AND AN APERTURE CONNECTING SAID CAVITY WITH SAID PRIMARY GAP; A FIELD EMISSION TRIGGER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID CAVITY AND POSITIONED WITH RESPECT TO SAID APERTURE AS TO INJECT A HIGHLY IONIZED PLASMA INTO SAID MAIN GAP WHEN A SIGNAL PULSE IS RECEIVED,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A FIELD EMISSION TRIGGERED VACUUM GAP DEVICE COMPRISING: AN EVACUABLE ENVELOPE AT LEAST ONE PORTION THEREOF IS AN INSULATING DIELECTRIC TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICALLY INSULATED PORTIONS THEREOF; A PAIR OF PRIMARY ARC-ELECTRODES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE SO AS TO DEFINE THEREBETWEEN A PRIMARY GAP, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ARC-ELECTRODES HAVING A LONGITUDINAL CAVITY THEREIN AND AN APERTURE CONNECTING SAID CAVITY WITH SAID PRIMARY GAP; A FIELD EMISSION TRIGGER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID CAVITY AND POSITIONED WITH RESPECT TO SAID APERTURE AS TO INJECT A HIGHLY IONIZED PLASMA INTO SAID MAIN GAP WHEN A SIGNAL PULSE IS RECEIVED,
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |