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US3355604A
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Continuous electrodes for magnetohydrodynamic generators
Assignee: Alcatel Lucent SAS
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Filing: 1963-05-16
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1983-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Klein Georges
- 👤 Dubois Andre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:13
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K44/00; H02K44/08; H02K44/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR HAVING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND A CONTINUOUS ELECTRODE ELEMENT COMPRISING A CASING OPERATIVE TO A RECEIVE AN ELECTRODE COMPOSITION COMPOSED OF GRAPHITE AND AN OIL BINDING AND LUBRICATING AGENT, SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION BEING INTRODUCED INTO SAID CASING AS SAID ELECTRODE ELEMENT IS CONSUMED, THE IMPROVEMENT ESSENTIALLY CONSISTING OF, MEANS TO REGULATE THE INTRODUCTION OF SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION INTO SAID CASING SUCH THAT AS SAID ELECTRODE IS CONSUMED THE POSITION OF THE CONSUMED PORTION IS FIXED RELATIVE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COMBUSTION CHAMBER, SAID MEANS ALSO SERVING TO INSULATE SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION FROM SAID CASING, AND MEANS TO DETECT AND MONITOR THE POSITION OF THE CONSUMABLE PORTION OF SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION IN THE MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC CHAMBER BY MEASURING THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR HAVING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND A CONTINUOUS ELECTRODE ELEMENT COMPRISING A CASING OPERATIVE TO A RECEIVE AN ELECTRODE COMPOSITION COMPOSED OF GRAPHITE AND AN OIL BINDING AND LUBRICATING AGENT, SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION BEING INTRODUCED INTO SAID CASING AS SAID ELECTRODE ELEMENT IS CONSUMED, THE IMPROVEMENT ESSENTIALLY CONSISTING OF, MEANS TO REGULATE THE INTRODUCTION OF SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION INTO SAID CASING SUCH THAT AS SAID ELECTRODE IS CONSUMED THE POSITION OF THE CONSUMED PORTION IS FIXED RELATIVE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COMBUSTION CHAMBER, SAID MEANS ALSO SERVING TO INSULATE SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION FROM SAID CASING, AND MEANS TO DETECT AND MONITOR THE POSITION OF THE CONSUMABLE PORTION OF SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION IN THE MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC CHAMBER BY MEASURING THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF SAID ELECTRODE COMPOSITION.
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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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |