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Thermionic diode converter system
Assignee: North American Aviation Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-14
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ned S Rasor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
APPARATUS FOR DIRECTLY CONVERTING THERMAL ENERGY TO ALTERNATING CURRENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF THERMAL ENERGY CONVERTER DIODES CONNECTED IN A PUSH-PULL CIRCUIT RELATIONSHIP ADAPTED TO GENERATE D.C. VOLTAGES OF OPPOSITE POLARITY UPON THE APPLICATION OF THERMAL ENERGY, SAID CIRCUIT HAVING AN OUTPUT, EACH OF SAID DIODES HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND MODE OF OPERATION, AND MEANS INDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PUSH-PULL CIRCUIT FOR ALTERNATELY CONTROLLING THE MODE OF OPERATION OF SAID DIODES SO THAT AN ALTERNATING CURRENT IS GENERATED AT SAID OUTPUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
APPARATUS FOR DIRECTLY CONVERTING THERMAL ENERGY TO ALTERNATING CURRENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF THERMAL ENERGY CONVERTER DIODES CONNECTED IN A PUSH-PULL CIRCUIT RELATIONSHIP ADAPTED TO GENERATE D.C. VOLTAGES OF OPPOSITE POLARITY UPON THE APPLICATION OF THERMAL ENERGY, SAID CIRCUIT HAVING AN OUTPUT, EACH OF SAID DIODES HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND MODE OF OPERATION, AND MEANS INDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PUSH-PULL CIRCUIT FOR ALTERNATELY CONTROLLING THE MODE OF OPERATION OF SAID DIODES SO THAT AN ALTERNATING CURRENT IS GENERATED AT SAID OUTPUT.
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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |