US4099042A
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Applicator for applying microwaves
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-24
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-06-24
Abstract
Abstract An applicator comprising a generator of microwaves, said microwaves having a mode of propagation and a wavelength, an enclosure for receiving material to be treated, a coupler coupling the generator and the enclosure so that the generator delivers microwave energy distributed in resonance for said mode of propagation in a given direction, a first short-circuit device situated at one end of said enclosure with respect to said direction, a device for displacing the first short-circuit device by a reciprocating movement in said direction, and means for maintaining the resonance in spite of the displacements of the first short-circuit device.
Inventors
- 👤 Olivier A. Jean
- 👤 Georges Roussy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:29
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/08; B01J19/12; B01J19/122; B01J19/126; H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/64; H05B6/70; H05B6/707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An applictor comprising: a generator of microwaves, said microwaves having a mode of propagation and a wavelength, an enclosure for receiving material to be treated, a coupler coupling the generator and the enclosure so that the generator delivers microwave energy distributed in resonance for said mode of propagation in a given direction, a first short-circuit device situated at one end of said enclosure with respect to said direction, a device for displacing the first short-circuit device by a reciprocating movement in said direction, and means for maintaining the resonance in spite of the displacements of the first short-circuit device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An applictor comprising: a generator of microwaves, said microwaves having a mode of propagation and a wavelength, an enclosure for receiving material to be treated, a coupler coupling the generator and the enclosure so that the generator delivers microwave energy distributed in resonance for said mode of propagation in a given direction, a first short-circuit device situated at one end of said enclosure with respect to said direction, a device for displacing the first short-circuit device by a reciprocating movement in said direction, and means for maintaining the resonance in spite of the displacements of the first short-circuit device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining the resonance comprise a phase-shifter with first and second conjugated branches and third and fourth conjugated branches, the first branch being coupled to the generator, the second branch being coupled to the enclosure and the third and fourth branches containing respectively two short-circuits in staggered position relative to each other by 1/4 of the wavelength, the device for displacing the short-circuit devices simultaneously displacing said short-circuits over a same distance.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |