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US3358162A
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Thermoelectric generators utilizing porous electron emitting materials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-30
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1984-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Guss L Krake
- 👤 Ziel Aldert Van Der
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:48
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/10; H10N10/17; H10N10/80; H10N10/85; H10N10/851; H10N10/855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A DEVICE FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF HEAT TO ELECTRICITY COMPRISING: A FIRST ELECTRODE MAINTAINED AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE; A LAYER OF POROUS ELECTRON EMITTING MATERIAL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST ELECTRODE, SAID POROUS EMITTING MATERIAL HAVING A POROSITY GREATER THAN 50%; AND A SECOND ELECTRODE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID EMITTING MATERIAL IN SUCH A MANNER THAT SAID MATERIAL IS SANDWICHED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE, SAID SECOND ELECTRODE BEING MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE LOWER THAN SAID ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A DEVICE FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF HEAT TO ELECTRICITY COMPRISING: A FIRST ELECTRODE MAINTAINED AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE; A LAYER OF POROUS ELECTRON EMITTING MATERIAL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST ELECTRODE, SAID POROUS EMITTING MATERIAL HAVING A POROSITY GREATER THAN 50%; AND A SECOND ELECTRODE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID EMITTING MATERIAL IN SUCH A MANNER THAT SAID MATERIAL IS SANDWICHED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE, SAID SECOND ELECTRODE BEING MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE LOWER THAN SAID ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
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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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |