US3691533A
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Electrochemical data storage with electron beam accessing
Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract Storage element for information using electrochemical means. Multiple, polarizable storage electrodes are provided and arranged spaced from and opposed to a nonpolarizable counterelectrode, all the electrodes being arranged within a chamber containing an electrolyte. Information is recorded onto the polarizable electrodes in a desired pattern by causing an electron beam to impinge thereon through a junction contact. Information is digitally obtained by directing the electron beam to selected locations which develops a voltage between one of the storage electrodes and the counterelectrode the magnitude of which depends upon the state of polarization of the storage electrode. Such voltage is then measured by an auxiliary electrode and delivered as an output.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Bogenberger
- 👤 Conrad Helmcke
- 👤 Athanasios Kritikos
- 👤 Walter Kroy
- 👤 Walter E Mehnert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:47
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C13/00; G11C13/0002; G11C13/0009; B; B82; B82Y; B82Y10/00; G11B; G11B11/00; G11B11/08; G11C13/02; H; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/51; H03K17/56; H03K17/687; H03K17/693; G11B9/00; G11B9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Storage element for the electrochemical storage of large quantities of information comprising: means defining a chamber; electrolyte in said chamber means; a plurality of spaced and separate chargeable polarizable electrode means arranged in said chamber means adjacent said electrolyte; a single, nonpolarizable counter electrode means positioned in said chamber means and spaced from said plurality of polarizable electrode means and associated with each of said plurality of polarizable electrode means for energy supply; controllable junction contact means arranged in electrical communication with said polarizable electrode means and adapted to transfer an electrical charge condition to said polarizable electrode means whenever said controllable junction contact means is subjected to external excitation; and auxiliary, nonpolarizable, electrode means in said electrolyte for detecting the magnitude of polarization on said polarizable electrode means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Storage element for the electrochemical storage of large quantities of information comprising: means defining a chamber; electrolyte in said chamber means; a plurality of spaced and separate chargeable polarizable electrode means arranged in said chamber means adjacent said electrolyte; a single, nonpolarizable counter electrode means positioned in said chamber means and spaced from said plurality of polarizable electrode means and associated with each of said plurality of polarizable electrode means for energy supply; controllable junction contact means arranged in electrical communication with said polarizable electrode means and adapted to transfer an electrical charge condition to said polarizable electrode means whenever said controllable junction contact means is subjected to external excitation; and auxiliary, nonpolarizable, electrode means in said electrolyte for detecting the magnitude of polarization on said polarizable electrode means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A storage element according to claim 1 wherein said controllable junction contact means consists of a highly conductive layer, one or more highly insulating layer(s), and of highly pure doped semiconductor layers, one of which layers contains a multiplicity of insulated basic elements so that one individual element constitutes a MOSFET (metal-oxide silicon field-effect transistor).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A storage element according to claim 1, wherein said controllable junction contact means consists of a highly conductive layer, and a homogenous or mosaic semiconductor layer provided with a storage electrode arrangement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A storage element according to claim 1, including a semiconductor layer arranged in electrical communication with said polarizable electrode means and adapted to transfer a charged condition to said polarizable electrode means; and wherein said controllable junction contact means comprises conductor layer means arranged in electrical communication with said semiconductor layer and adapted to transfer a signal applied thereto through said semiconductor layer to thereby control the nature of said charged condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A storage element according to claim 1, including a control unit responsive to externally applied information for selecting which one of said plurality of polarizable electrode means is to receive a charge condition; and further including a line unit responsive to externally applied information for applying digitized information to said controllable junction contact means to thereby control the nature of said charged condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A storage element according to claim 5, wherein said auxiliary electrode means in said electrolyte is provided for detecting the voltage difference between said auxiliary electrode means and said controllable junction contact 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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |