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Gamma-electric cell
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-22
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-07-22
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a gamma-electric cell for producing a high-output voltage from a source of radiation wherein the gamma-electric cell includes a central collector constructed of a dense metal and with the central collector encapsulated within an outer layer of dielectric material. A further conductive layer is then disposed on or within the dielectric material so as to provide for a high voltage output between the conductive layer and the central collector upon the reception of radiation by the gamma-electric cell. The invention also includes the use of a plurality of collectors radiating from the central collector throughout the dielectric material so as to increase the collection area and thereby increase the current and/or output voltage. Other aspects of the invention are directed to the method of producing a high voltage output gammaelectric cell by encapsulation techniques using a dielectric material which is castable and curable so as to provide for an intimate contact between the collectors and the dielectric material which surrounds and encapsulates the collectors. Other aspects of the method of encapsulation of the present invention include the use of specific dielectric materials and also the elimination of trapped gases within the dielectric material.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry T Sampson
- 👤 George H Miley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:25
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21H; G21H1/00; G21H1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of producing a high output voltage from a source of radiation such as gamma rays, including the steps of: providing a dense conducting collector, providing a plurality of metal collectors radiating from the dense conducting collector, encapsulating the conducting collector and the plurality of metal collectors with a dielectric material and with the dielectric material producing a scattering of electrons in accordance with the reception of the radiation and with the dense conducting collector collecting at least a portion of the scattered electrons, and connecting an electrical lead to the collector to provide a high output voltage from the collector.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of producing a high output voltage from a source of radiation such as gamma rays, including the steps of: providing a dense conducting collector, providing a plurality of metal collectors radiating from the dense conducting collector, encapsulating the conducting collector and the plurality of metal collectors with a dielectric material and with the dielectric material producing a scattering of electrons in accordance with the reception of the radiation and with the dense conducting collector collecting at least a portion of the scattered electrons, and connecting an electrical lead to the collector to provide a high output voltage from the collector.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of constructing a gamma-electric cell for producing a high output voltage from a source of radiation, including the steps of: constructing a principal collector from a dense conducting material, providing a plurality of collectors extending from the principal collector, and encapsulating the principal collector and the plurality of collectors with a castable, curable dielectric material having a high resistivity when subjected to radiation and a high dielectric constant and with the dielectric material producing a scattering of electrons when subjected to radiation and with the dense conducting material collecting at least a portion of the scattered electrons.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of constructing a gamma-electric cell for producing a high output voltage from a source of radiation, including the steps of: constructing a principal collector from a dense conducting material, providing a plurality of collectors extending from the principal collector, and encapsulating the principal collector and the plurality of collectors with a castable, curable dielectric material having a high resistivity when subjected to radiation and a high dielectric constant and with the dielectric material producing a scattering of electrons when subjected to radiation and with the dense conducting material collecting at least a portion of the scattered electrons.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A gamma-electric cell for producing a high output voltage from received radiation, including: a principal collector composed of a dense conducting material, dielectric material surrounding the principal collector and encapsulating the principal collector as a unitary structure and with the dielectric material composed of castable-curable material to provide for the encapsulation, a plurality of collector elements distributed within the dielectric material and electrically connected to the principal collector, and electrical lead means extending through the dielectric material to contact the principal collector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A gamma-electric cell for producing a high output voltage from received radiation, including: a principal collector composed of a dense conducting material, dielectric material surrounding the principal collector and encapsulating the principal collector as a unitary structure and with the dielectric material composed of castable-curable material to provide for the encapsulation, a plurality of collector elements distributed within the dielectric material and electrically connected to the principal collector, and electrical lead means extending through the dielectric material to contact the principal collector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gamma-electric cell of claim 3 additionally including a layer of conductor material covering the surface of the dielectric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The gamma-electric cell of claim 3 wherein the dielectric material is chosen from a group of materials consisting of polystyrene, epoxy and silicone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A gamma-electric cell including: a principal conducting collector, a plurality of collector elements radiating from and electrically connected to the central conducting collector, and a dielectric material surrounding and encapsulating the principal collector and the plurality of collector elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A gamma-electric cell including: a principal conducting collector, a plurality of collector elements radiating from and electrically connected to the central conducting collector, and a dielectric material surrounding and encapsulating the principal collector and the plurality of collector elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The gamma-electric cell of claim 6 wherein at least some of the plurality of collector elements are disposed parallel to one surface of the principal collector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The gamma-electric cell of claim 7 wherein at least some of the plurality of collector elements are disposed perpendicular to one surface of the principal collector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
The gamma-electric cell of claim 6 additionally including a conductive layer on the surface of the dielectric material and an electrical lead contacting the principal collector and with a high output voltage produced between the electrical lead and the conductive layer upon the irradiation of the gamma-electric cell.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |