US3414744A
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Magnetohydrodynamic generator
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1965-12-03
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Granted: 1968-12-03
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Expires: 1985-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Petrick Michael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:30
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K44/00; H02K44/08; H02K44/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED DUCT HAVING A FLAT PLATE AS ONE SIDE THEREOF, MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A MAGNETIC FIELD THROUGH SAID DUCT, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A LIQUID METAL ONTO SAID FLAT PLATE AT AN ANGLE OF BETWEEN 3* AND 12* AND FOR CAUSING THE LIQUID METAL TO FLOW RAPIDLY ALONG THE PLATE AS A THIN FILM, AND MEANS FOR COLLECTING THE ELECTRIC CURRENT GENERATED THEREBY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED DUCT HAVING A FLAT PLATE AS ONE SIDE THEREOF, MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A MAGNETIC FIELD THROUGH SAID DUCT, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A LIQUID METAL ONTO SAID FLAT PLATE AT AN ANGLE OF BETWEEN 3* AND 12* AND FOR CAUSING THE LIQUID METAL TO FLOW RAPIDLY ALONG THE PLATE AS A THIN FILM, AND MEANS FOR COLLECTING THE ELECTRIC CURRENT GENERATED THEREBY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2583724A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-12-03 | 1972-06-03 | 1972-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-03 | 1976-06-03 | 1976-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-03 | 1980-06-03 | 1980-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |