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Coronode tensioning and support arrangement

Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1976-12-17
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-12-17
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Abstract

Abstract A corona generating device including a coronode in the form of a wire supported between insulating end block assemblies. The coronode may take the form of a thin wire coated with a dielectric coating which may be glass or other suitable material, the coating being formed into enlarged beads adjacent the ends thereof. The coronode beads rest jointly on the floors of the cavities provided in each end block assembly and may also be supported on a thin pedestal or elongated support which spans the end block assemblies. The pedestal serves as a continuous support for the coronode intermediate the end block assemblies. One end block assembly includes a member movable into abutment with the bead to apply an adjustable tensioning force to the coronode.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jean Wilcox Laing

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 04:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01T; H01T19/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 33 words
A corona discharge device comprising a coronode including a wire coated with a dielectric material, and means for applying a tension force directly to said dielectric material to aid in supporting said coronode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 33 words
A corona discharge device comprising a coronode including a wire coated with a dielectric material, and means for applying a tension force directly to said dielectric material to aid in supporting said coronode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 52 words
The combination recited in claim 1 including end block assemblies for supporting opposed ends of said coronode, said coronode having an enlarged mass carried by said material adjacent one end thereof, at least one of said assemblies including means movable into abutment with said mass to provide apply a preselected tension thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein said mass is made of the same material as said coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 44 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein said at least one assembly comprises cooperating part-sections, one section being stationary and having an opening into which said mass interfits, said other section being slidable relative to said one section while in abutment with said mass.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 32 words
The combination recited in claim 1 further including assemblies for supporting opposed ends of said coronode and a member extending between said assemblies for directly supporting portions of said coronode intermediate therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
The combination recited in claim 5 wherein said member comprises a thin upstanding wall, arranged in a plane running parallel to said coronode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 20 words
The combination recited in claim 5 wherein said member extends substantially the entire length of said coronode between said assemblies.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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

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