US3379928A
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Triggering device for spark generators
Assignee: Alcatel Lucent SAS
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Filing: 1966-03-08
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1986-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Barbini Spartacus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J17/00; H01J17/02; H01J17/30; H01T; H01T2/00; H01T2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
IN A SPARK GENERATOR OF THE TYPE INCLUDING TWO ELECTRODES PROVIDED WITH FREE ENDS TO DEFINE A SPARK GAP, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING TRIGGERING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES, SAID TRIGGERING MEANS INCLUDING AN AUXILIARY SPARK GAP DEFINED BY THE END PORTIONS OF TWO SPACED AND ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTED CONDUCTING PARTS OF SAID ELECTRODE, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PARTS FORMING AT LEAST PART OF A LOOP, MEANS FOR GENERATING A MAGNETIC FIELD ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH SAID LOOP FOR INDUCING AN ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE THEREIN TO GENERATE AN IONIZING SPARK IN SAID AUXILIARY GAP FOR TRIGGERING A SPARK BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS OF SAID ELECTRODES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
IN A SPARK GENERATOR OF THE TYPE INCLUDING TWO ELECTRODES PROVIDED WITH FREE ENDS TO DEFINE A SPARK GAP, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING TRIGGERING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES, SAID TRIGGERING MEANS INCLUDING AN AUXILIARY SPARK GAP DEFINED BY THE END PORTIONS OF TWO SPACED AND ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTED CONDUCTING PARTS OF SAID ELECTRODE, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PARTS FORMING AT LEAST PART OF A LOOP, MEANS FOR GENERATING A MAGNETIC FIELD ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH SAID LOOP FOR INDUCING AN ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE THEREIN TO GENERATE AN IONIZING SPARK IN SAID AUXILIARY GAP FOR TRIGGERING A SPARK BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS OF SAID ELECTRODES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |