US4300626A
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Heat-pipe thermostats of high precision
Assignee: European Atomic Energy Community Euratom
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Filing: 1978-02-09
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 1998-02-09
Abstract
Abstract In a gas-controlled heat-pipe thermostat of high precision having a temperature-controlled chamber arranged at least partly within the evaporation and condensation cycle and a gas reservoir connected to said heat-pipe, the improvement comprising in that in the heat-pipe a cooling surface is arranged for the production of condensate which, for the scavenging of the surface of said temperature-controlled chamber in a directed manner, is connected to the outer wall of said chamber by liquid conducting capillary structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Claus-Adolf Busse
- 👤 Jean-Paul Labrande
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:17
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D15/00; F28D15/02; F28D15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In a gas controlled heat-pipe thermostat of high precision having a temperature-controlled chamber arranged at least partly within the evaporation and condensation cycle and a gas reservoir connected to said heat-pipe, the improvement comprising in that in the heat-pipe a cooling surface is arranged for the production of condensate and for contacting and scavenging the surface of said temperature-controlled chamber, said cooling surface being in a condensation zone outside the direct effect of the control gas and separate from the chamber and connected to the outer wall of said chamber by liquid conducting capillary structures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a gas controlled heat-pipe thermostat of high precision having a temperature-controlled chamber arranged at least partly within the evaporation and condensation cycle and a gas reservoir connected to said heat-pipe, the improvement comprising in that in the heat-pipe a cooling surface is arranged for the production of condensate and for contacting and scavenging the surface of said temperature-controlled chamber, said cooling surface being in a condensation zone outside the direct effect of the control gas and separate from the chamber and connected to the outer wall of said chamber by liquid conducting capillary structures.
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) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |