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Method and device for the generation of beams of matter with sharp spatial collimation
Assignee: Gesellschaft fuer Kernforschung mbH
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Filing: 1967-11-17
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1987-11-17
Abstract
Abstract Formation of sharply collimated plasma beam by bending a stream produced by expanding a gas out of a nozzle containing condensed and noncondensed components; separating the bent stream into its components; and feeding the condensed components into a vacuum chamber in collimated form.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin Willy Becker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:12
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S62/00; Y10S62/902; Y10S62/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
Method of generating a substantially sharply collimated beam of condensed matter which comprises feeding a stream comprising condensed matter and residual gas matter produced by expanding a gas out of a nozzle; mechanically deflecting said stream from its feed direction; exerting a centrifugal force on said stream by said deflection; resuming the flow of said stream after said deflection in substantially the same direction as the direction of the feeding of said stream; separating said stream into a condensed matter component and a residual gas matter component; and feeding said condensed matter component into a vacuum, wherein said mechanical deflection is accomplished by passing said stream through a changing diameter annulus with smooth curved walls sufficient to exert said centrifugal force on said stream.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
Method of generating a substantially sharply collimated beam of condensed matter which comprises feeding a stream comprising condensed matter and residual gas matter produced by expanding a gas out of a nozzle; mechanically deflecting said stream from its feed direction; exerting a centrifugal force on said stream by said deflection; resuming the flow of said stream after said deflection in substantially the same direction as the direction of the feeding of said stream; separating said stream into a condensed matter component and a residual gas matter component; and feeding said condensed matter component into a vacuum, wherein said mechanical deflection is accomplished by passing said stream through a changing diameter annulus with smooth curved walls sufficient to exert said centrifugal force on said stream.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said annular deflection is through a decreasing diameter annulus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said annular deflection is through an increasing diameter annulus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Method claimed in claim 1 wherein said deflection is through an angle of up to about 270*.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
Method claimed in claim 4 wherein said angle is about 90*.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Method claimed in claim 1 including subjecting said stream to a multiplicity of deflections.
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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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |