US3397370A
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Delay line having a thermoelectric generator responsive to rate of heat transfer
Assignee: Alcatel Lucent SAS
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1968-08-13
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Biet Jean-Pierre
- 👤 Dufour Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:19
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03H; H03H7/00; H03H7/30; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10W; H10W40/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A THERMAL DELAY DEVICE PROVIDING A THERMOELECTRIC EFFECT COMPRISING: THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IN RESPONSE TO A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL, HEATING RESISTANCE MEANS FOR GENERATING HEAT IN RESPONSE TO APPLICATION OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL SIGNAL, A FIRST THERMAL PATH OF LOW THERMAL CAPACITANCE CONNECTING SAID HEATING RESISTANCE MEANS TO ONE SIDE OF SAID THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MEANS, AND A SECOND THERMAL PATH OF HIGHER THERMAL CAPACITANCE THAN SAID FIRST THERMAL PATH CONNECTING SAID HEATING RESISTANCE MEANS TO ANOTHER SIDE OF SAID THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A THERMAL DELAY DEVICE PROVIDING A THERMOELECTRIC EFFECT COMPRISING: THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IN RESPONSE TO A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL, HEATING RESISTANCE MEANS FOR GENERATING HEAT IN RESPONSE TO APPLICATION OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL SIGNAL, A FIRST THERMAL PATH OF LOW THERMAL CAPACITANCE CONNECTING SAID HEATING RESISTANCE MEANS TO ONE SIDE OF SAID THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MEANS, AND A SECOND THERMAL PATH OF HIGHER THERMAL CAPACITANCE THAN SAID FIRST THERMAL PATH CONNECTING SAID HEATING RESISTANCE MEANS TO ANOTHER SIDE OF SAID THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MEANS.
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) | 1971-08-13 | 1972-02-12 | 1972-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-13 | 1976-02-12 | 1976-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-13 | 1980-02-12 | 1980-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |