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Multiplier assembly with air and material dielectric barriers
Assignee: PLASTICRAFT CO
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Filing: 1972-09-05
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-09-05
Abstract
Abstract An electronic multiplier assembly for high voltage application which provides improved dielectric and thermal characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 C Dumas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:07
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; H05K7/20009; H05K5/00; H05K5/0091; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H10; H10W; H10W90/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An assembly of electronic components including a voltage multiplier connected to an impedance means comprising, a housing containing said components, air dielectric barrier means, material dielectric barrier means, said air dielectric barrier means having different dielectric characteristics than said material barrier means, said air and material dielectric barriers separating said voltage multiplier and said impelance means, and encapsulation means encapsulating said components, said encapsulation means having different dielectric characteristics than said air and material dielectric barrier means, said components and said barrier means providing voltage gradients which are substantially the same between the various components to provide improved corona breakdown characteristics for the assembly and whereby said air dielectric barrier means provide improved thermal characteristics for the assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An assembly of electronic components including a voltage multiplier connected to an impedance means comprising, a housing containing said components, air dielectric barrier means, material dielectric barrier means, said air dielectric barrier means having different dielectric characteristics than said material barrier means, said air and material dielectric barriers separating said voltage multiplier and said impelance means, and encapsulation means encapsulating said components, said encapsulation means having different dielectric characteristics than said air and material dielectric barrier means, said components and said barrier means providing voltage gradients which are substantially the same between the various components to provide improved corona breakdown characteristics for the assembly and whereby said air dielectric barrier means provide improved thermal characteristics for the assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a first electrical conductor connecting to said multiplier assembly, an air dielectric barrier and a material barrier separating the major portion of said conductor from said assembly, an impedance element comprising an output means for said assembly, an air dielectric barrier and a material barrier means separating said impedance element from said assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said impedance means comprises a thick film resistor formed in a relatively flat plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said housing is divided into three compartments with each compartment being separated from the adjacent compartment by a first material barrier, an air dielectric barrier, and a second material barrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said compartments are filled with potting compounds.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 comprising a first compartment receiving the multiplier assembly, and a second compartment receiving the impedance means, and an air spacing formed between said compartments as dielectric barrier and as a thermal barrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 further including a high voltage lead, said first compartment is containing the high voltage lead, said second compartment is containing the multiplier assembly, and said third compartment containing the said impedance means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said apparatus includes a first compartment receiving the resistor and a second compartment receiving the electronic components, and said two compartments are filled with encapsulating comPound.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |