US3209179A
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Mhd generator for producing a. c. power
Assignee: Avco Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-01
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1979-12-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Rosa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:41
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K44/00; H02K44/08; H02K44/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN COMBINATION IN A MHD GENERATOR HAVING A DUCT FOR CONVEYING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FLUID AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING MAGNETIC FLU TRANSVERSELY THROUGH THE FLUID AS IT FLOWS THROUGH THE DUCT, A CATHODE AND A PLURALITY OF ANODES IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE FLUID WITHIN THE DUCT, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ESTABLISHING CONDUCTIVE PATHS THROUGH THE FLUID BETWEEN SAID ANODES AND SAID CATHODE, AND CIRCUIT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID ANODES AND SAID CATHODE FOR CONVEYING ELECTRI CURRENT FROM EACH OF SAID ANODES TO SAID CATHODE AS EACH ANODE IS MADE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WITH THE FLUID WITHIN THE DUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN COMBINATION IN A MHD GENERATOR HAVING A DUCT FOR CONVEYING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FLUID AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING MAGNETIC FLU TRANSVERSELY THROUGH THE FLUID AS IT FLOWS THROUGH THE DUCT, A CATHODE AND A PLURALITY OF ANODES IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE FLUID WITHIN THE DUCT, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ESTABLISHING CONDUCTIVE PATHS THROUGH THE FLUID BETWEEN SAID ANODES AND SAID CATHODE, AND CIRCUIT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID ANODES AND SAID CATHODE FOR CONVEYING ELECTRI CURRENT FROM EACH OF SAID ANODES TO SAID CATHODE AS EACH ANODE IS MADE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WITH THE FLUID WITHIN THE DUCT.
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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |