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Induction coupled plasma generators
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1963-06-17
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1983-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hedger Harry John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:57
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/24; H05H1/26; H05H1/30; H05H1/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
AN INDUCTION COUPLED PLASMA GENERATOR COMPRISING A TUBE, AN INDUCTION COIL ARRANGED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT OF A RADIO FREQUENCY GENERATOR, SAID INDUCTION COIL SURROUNDING PART OF THE SAID TUBE, MEANS TO INTRODUCE A STREAM OF GAS INTO SAID TUBE, MEANS HAVING AN OUTLET TO INTRODUCE A STREAM OF PARTICULATE SOLID INTO THE SAID TUBE IN THE VICINITY OF THE INDUCTION COIL, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING BODY LOCATED WITHIN SAID TUBE AND UPSTREAM OF BOTH THE SAID OUTLET AND HIGH INDUCTION COIL AND MEANS FOR CONNECT SAID CONDUCTING BODY DIRECTLY TO THE END OF THE INDUCTION COIL WHICH IS FURTHEST REMOVED FROM SAID CONDUCTING BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
AN INDUCTION COUPLED PLASMA GENERATOR COMPRISING A TUBE, AN INDUCTION COIL ARRANGED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT OF A RADIO FREQUENCY GENERATOR, SAID INDUCTION COIL SURROUNDING PART OF THE SAID TUBE, MEANS TO INTRODUCE A STREAM OF GAS INTO SAID TUBE, MEANS HAVING AN OUTLET TO INTRODUCE A STREAM OF PARTICULATE SOLID INTO THE SAID TUBE IN THE VICINITY OF THE INDUCTION COIL, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING BODY LOCATED WITHIN SAID TUBE AND UPSTREAM OF BOTH THE SAID OUTLET AND HIGH INDUCTION COIL AND MEANS FOR CONNECT SAID CONDUCTING BODY DIRECTLY TO THE END OF THE INDUCTION COIL WHICH IS FURTHEST REMOVED FROM SAID CONDUCTING BODY.
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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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |