US3100163A
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Energy conversion process and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-09-15
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1979-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ernest H Lyons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/18; H01M12/00; H01M12/04; H01M12/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ENERGY CONVERSTION PROCESS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF HEATING AT A TEMPERATURE ON EXCESS OF 800*K., IN THE ABSENCE OF SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF REDUCING AGENTS, A METALLIC HIGHER OXIDE FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CUO, CO3O4, MNO2, PBO2, PB3O4, AND FE2O3, AND MIXTURES THEREOF, TO CONVERT IT TO ITS RELATED AND CORRESPONDING LOWER METALLIC OXIDE FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CU2O, COO, MN3O4, PBO, AND FE3O4 AND MIXTURES THEREOF, COOLING SAID LOWER OXIDE TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW ABOUT 400*K., IMMERSING SAID LOWER OXIDE IN OXYGEN-TRANSFERRING ELECTROLYTE AND USING IT AS AN ANODE THEREIN COOPERATION WITH AN OXYGEN-SUPPLYING CATHODE TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC CURRENT WITH RESULTANT REOXIDATION TO AID HIGHER OXIDE, RETURNING SAID HIGHER OXIDE TO SAID HEATING STEP, AND THEN REPEATING THE PROCESS CONTINUOUSLY IN CYCLE, SO THAT THE ENERGY USED TO HEAT SAID HIGHER OXIDE IS CONVERTED AT HIGH EFFICIENCY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ENERGY CONVERSTION PROCESS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF HEATING AT A TEMPERATURE ON EXCESS OF 800*K., IN THE ABSENCE OF SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF REDUCING AGENTS, A METALLIC HIGHER OXIDE FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CUO, CO3O4, MNO2, PBO2, PB3O4, AND FE2O3, AND MIXTURES THEREOF, TO CONVERT IT TO ITS RELATED AND CORRESPONDING LOWER METALLIC OXIDE FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CU2O, COO, MN3O4, PBO, AND FE3O4 AND MIXTURES THEREOF, COOLING SAID LOWER OXIDE TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW ABOUT 400*K., IMMERSING SAID LOWER OXIDE IN OXYGEN-TRANSFERRING ELECTROLYTE AND USING IT AS AN ANODE THEREIN COOPERATION WITH AN OXYGEN-SUPPLYING CATHODE TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC CURRENT WITH RESULTANT REOXIDATION TO AID HIGHER OXIDE, RETURNING SAID HIGHER OXIDE TO SAID HEATING STEP, AND THEN REPEATING THE PROCESS CONTINUOUSLY IN CYCLE, SO THAT THE ENERGY USED TO HEAT SAID HIGHER OXIDE IS CONVERTED AT HIGH EFFICIENCY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
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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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |