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Spark-gap device having a thin conductive layer for stabilizing operation

Assignee: Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co
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Filing: 1968-11-25
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1988-11-25
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Abstract

Abstract A SPARK-GAP DEVICE INCLUDES FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES AND AN INSULATING SPACER SEPARATING THE TWO. ALONG THE INSULATING SPACER IS DISPOSED AN ELONGATE CONDUCTIVE LAYER IN INITMATE CONTACT WITH THE SPACER AND ELECTRICALLAY CONNECTED TO A FIRST OF THE ELECTRODES. THE CONDUCTIVE LAYER, WHICH IS NARROW COMPARED TO THE ACTIVE PART OF THE ELECTRODES WHERE ARCING TAKES PLACE, EXTENDS FROM THE FIRST ELECTRODE TOWARD THE SECOND, BUT IS SPACED FROM THE SECOND BY A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE GAP SPACING BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES.

Inventors

  • 👤 Chester J Kawiecki

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 13:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01T; H01T1/00; H01T1/20; H01T1/22

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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) 1974-06-27 1974-12-27 1975-06-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-06-27 1978-12-27 1979-06-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-06-27 1982-12-27 1983-06-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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