US3093766A
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Gas generating electric discharge device
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-05-10
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1981-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Cobine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J17/00; H01J21/00; H01J2893/00; H01J2893/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
AN ELECTRIC DISCHARGE DEVICE ADAPTED TO CHANGE FROM A NONCONDUCTING CONDITION TO A CONDUCTING CONDITION IN RESPONSE TO A PULSED SIGNAL AND COMPRISING: AN EVACUABLE ENVELOPE EVACUATED TO A HARD VACUUM; A FIRST PRIMARY ELECTRODE AND A SECOND APERTURED PRIMARY ELECTRODE SPACED APART FROM ONE ANOTHER WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE TO DEFINE A BREAKDOWN GAP THEREBETWEEN; SAID FIRST PRIMARY ELECTRODE HAVING A TARGET AREA UPON THE FACE THEREOF SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE THE APERTURE IN SAID SECOND PRIMARY ELECTRODE WHICH COMPRISES A MATERIAL HAVING ACTIVE GAS-GETTERING PROPERTIES AND ADAPTED TO STORE, UNDER CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF A HARD VACUUM WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE, A QUANTITY OF AN IONIZABLE GAS; MEANS FOR CON-
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |