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Semiconductor devices and circuits using the pinch effect
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1965-05-07
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1985-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glicksman Maurice
- 👤 Martin C Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:45
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H01; H01C; H01C7/00; H01C7/10; H10; H10D; H10D99/00; H10N; H10N80/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN COMBINATION, A BODY SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SEMICONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS HAVING AN ELECTRON-HOLE PLASMA THEREIN, SAID ELECTRON-HOLE PLASMA INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL NUMBERS OF ELECTRONS AND HOLES, MEANS TO APPLY AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO SAID BODY OF A MAGNITUDE TO PRODUCE IN SAID BODY A SELF-INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD OF AN INTENSITY TO PINCH SAID PLASMA TOWARD THE CENTER OF SAID BODY, SAID MEANS BEING OPERATED TO APPLY AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO SAID BODY OF A MAGNITUDE SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE A CURRENT THROUGH SAID BODY EXCEEDING THE VALUE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN COMBINATION, A BODY SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SEMICONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS HAVING AN ELECTRON-HOLE PLASMA THEREIN, SAID ELECTRON-HOLE PLASMA INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL NUMBERS OF ELECTRONS AND HOLES, MEANS TO APPLY AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO SAID BODY OF A MAGNITUDE TO PRODUCE IN SAID BODY A SELF-INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD OF AN INTENSITY TO PINCH SAID PLASMA TOWARD THE CENTER OF SAID BODY, SAID MEANS BEING OPERATED TO APPLY AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO SAID BODY OF A MAGNITUDE SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE A CURRENT THROUGH SAID BODY EXCEEDING THE VALUE
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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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |