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Propulsion system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-08-20
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1979-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert M Rubenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:36
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03H; F03H1/00; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/40; B64G1/411; B64G1/413; B64G1/42; B64G1/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
APPARATUS FOR PROPELLING A VEHICLE IN SPACE WITH ENERGY OBTAINED FROM RADIATION EXISTING IN FREE SPACE FROM A SOURCE INDEPENDENT OF SAID VEHICLE COMPRISING, A CHAMBER HAVING AN APERTURE FOR THE ESCAPE OF HIGH VELOCITY CHARGED PARTICLES OF MATTER AND A PORTION WHICH WILL ADMIT THE RADIATION, A FLUID MATERIAL WITHIN SAID CHAMBER WHICH IS READILY IONIZED BY THE RADIATION TO PRODUCE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CHARGED PARTICLES WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID MATERIAL TO SAID CHAMBER IN FLUID FORM, AND MEANS FOR ACCELERATING THE CHARGED PARTICLES WITHIN SAID CHAMBER TO A HIGH VELOCITY WHEREBY SAID CHARGED PARTICLES ESCAPE THROUGH THE APERTURE IN ONE GENERAL DIRECTION, CAUSING A REACTIVE FORCE UPON THE CHAMBER IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
APPARATUS FOR PROPELLING A VEHICLE IN SPACE WITH ENERGY OBTAINED FROM RADIATION EXISTING IN FREE SPACE FROM A SOURCE INDEPENDENT OF SAID VEHICLE COMPRISING, A CHAMBER HAVING AN APERTURE FOR THE ESCAPE OF HIGH VELOCITY CHARGED PARTICLES OF MATTER AND A PORTION WHICH WILL ADMIT THE RADIATION, A FLUID MATERIAL WITHIN SAID CHAMBER WHICH IS READILY IONIZED BY THE RADIATION TO PRODUCE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CHARGED PARTICLES WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID MATERIAL TO SAID CHAMBER IN FLUID FORM, AND MEANS FOR ACCELERATING THE CHARGED PARTICLES WITHIN SAID CHAMBER TO A HIGH VELOCITY WHEREBY SAID CHARGED PARTICLES ESCAPE THROUGH THE APERTURE IN ONE GENERAL DIRECTION, CAUSING A REACTIVE FORCE UPON THE CHAMBER IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2880337A
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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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |