US3559095A
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Nuclear energy pumped laser
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1968-01-05
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A LASER DEVICE IS PROVIDED IN WHICH THE LASING SUBSTANCE IS PUMPED TO AN ENERGY LEVEL CONSISTENT WITH LASING ACTION BY RADIATION FROM A SOURCE OF NECLEAR ENERGY. THE SOURCE OF RADIATION IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE ENEVELOPE WHICH CONTAINS THE LASERABLE SUBSTANCE WHEN SUCH LASERABLE SUBSTANCE CONSTITUTES A GASEOUS COMPOUND, AND IS SUPPORTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LASERABLE SUBSTANCE WHEN SUCH LASERABLE SUBSTANCE CONSTITUTES A SOLID. SOURCES OF RADIATION FOUND TO BE EFFECTIVE INCLUDE ALPHA-EMITTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SUCH AS POLONIUM-210 AND PLUTONIUM-238, AND GAMMAEMITTING MATERIALS SUCH AS COBALT, CESIUM AND STRONTIUM.
Inventors
- 👤 Niel E Nielson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-10-26 14:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/09
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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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |