US3660784A
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Energy absorber and evaporative cooling system
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1970-08-28
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A transmission line termination load or attenuator device is provided with energy absorbing means including a medium for absorption of thermal energy, particularly, in the electromagnetic spectrum. The device is coupled to an evaporative type cooling system to evolve a relatively low pressure, low flow rate means for handling extremely high power levels with a relatively small volume of absorbent. The device utilized in either application has substantially low reflection coefficient characteristics over relatively wide frequency bandwidths and may be in either rectangular or coaxial waveguide configurations.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Scharfman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/24; H01P1/26; H01P1/262; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
In combination: a source of electromagnetic energy; means for absorbing said energy comprising a hollow member of a lossy electrically conductive material containing a plurality of thermally conductive members; and means for dissipating the absorbed energy including an evaporative fluid cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
In combination: a source of electromagnetic energy; means for absorbing said energy comprising a hollow member of a lossy electrically conductive material containing a plurality of thermally conductive members; and means for dissipating the absorbed energy including an evaporative fluid cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
An electromagnetic energy attenuator device comprising: means for propagating said energy along a path; means for absorbing said energy disposed in said path including a hollow member of a lossy electrically conductive material and a fluid coolant flowing therethrough; said hollow member containing a plurality of thermally conductive members for vaporizing the fluid coolant to dissipate absorbed heat; and an evaporative cooling system coupled to said energy-absorbing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
An electromagnetic energy attenuator device comprising: means for propagating said energy along a path; means for absorbing said energy disposed in said path including a hollow member of a lossy electrically conductive material and a fluid coolant flowing therethrough; said hollow member containing a plurality of thermally conductive members for vaporizing the fluid coolant to dissipate absorbed heat; and an evaporative cooling system coupled to said energy-absorbing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
An electromagnetic energy termination device comprising; means for propagating said energy along a path; means for terminating said path in an energy reflecting end member; means for circulating a fluid coolant; means for absorbing electromagnetic energy including a hollow member of a lossy electrically conductive material containing a plurality of thermally conductive members for converting the absorbed energy by thermal conduction to a level sufficient to vaporize said fluid coolant; and a closed loop evaporative cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
An electromagnetic energy termination device comprising; means for propagating said energy along a path; means for terminating said path in an energy reflecting end member; means for circulating a fluid coolant; means for absorbing electromagnetic energy including a hollow member of a lossy electrically conductive material containing a plurality of thermally conductive members for converting the absorbed energy by thermal conduction to a level sufficient to vaporize said fluid coolant; and a closed loop evaporative cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
In combination: a source of electromagnetic energy; means for absorbing said energy comprising a hollow member having an inner wall surface of a high thermal conductivity material; and means for dissipating the absorbed energy including an evaporative fluid cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
In combination: a source of electromagnetic energy; means for absorbing said energy comprising a hollow member having an inner wall surface of a high thermal conductivity material; and means for dissipating the absorbed energy including an evaporative fluid cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
In combination: a source of electromagnetic energy; means for absorbing said energy comprising a hollow member of an energy permeable material containing a plurality of thermally conductive memberS; and means for dissipating the absorbed energy including an evaporative fluid cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
In combination: a source of electromagnetic energy; means for absorbing said energy comprising a hollow member of an energy permeable material containing a plurality of thermally conductive memberS; and means for dissipating the absorbed energy including an evaporative fluid cooling system coupled to said energy absorbing means.
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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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |