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Closed ecological system for the support of animal life and the method thereof
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-23
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Granted: 1969-01-07
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Expires: 1983-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard H Bongers
- 👤 Bessel Kok
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-22 21:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G33/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A CLOSED ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM FOR THE SUPPORT OF ANIMALL LIFE THEREIN COMPRISING: A SYMBIOTIC CULTURE CONTAINER FOR AN AQUEOUS SYMBIOTIC CULTURE OF (1) CHEMOSYNTHETIC HYDROGEN OXIDIZING BACTERIA OF THE GENUS HYDROGENOMONAS CAPABLE OF USING THE ENERGY DERIVED FROM THE OXYHYDROGEN REACTION TO METABOLIZE CARBON DIOXIDE AND (2) AN OXYGEN EVOLVING PHOTOSYNTHETIC ALGAE CAPABLE OF USING RADIANT ENERGY FOR THE METABOLISM OF CARBON DIOXIDE; AN ELECTROCHEMICAL WASTE DECOMPOSER TO RECEIVE AND DECOMPOSE THE WASTER PRODUCTS FROM SAID ANIMAL LIFE; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING TO SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE SAID DECOMPOSED WASTE PRODUCTS FROM SAID DECOMPOSER; MEANS FOR SEPARATING WATER AND PORTIONS OF SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE FOR USE AS A FOOD SUPPLY TO SAID ANIMAL LIFE CONTAINED WITHIN SAID SYSTEM; MEANS FOR ELECTROLYXING WATER WITHIN SAID SYSTEM TO PRODUCE OXYGEN AND HYDROGEN; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING OXYGEN FROM SAID ELECTROLYZING MEANS TO SAID ANIMAL LIFE FOR RESPIRATION PURPOSES; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING HYDROGEN FROM SAID ELECTROLYZING MEANS TO SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF SAID CHEMOSYNTHETIC BACTERIA; MEANS FOR RADIATING SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF SAID PHOTOSYNTHETIC ALGAE; AND MEANS FOR INCREASING THE RATE OF HYDROGEN SUPPLY AND FOR SUPPLYING OXYGEN TO SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE DURING PERIODS OF LOW RADIATION AVAILABILITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A CLOSED ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM FOR THE SUPPORT OF ANIMALL LIFE THEREIN COMPRISING: A SYMBIOTIC CULTURE CONTAINER FOR AN AQUEOUS SYMBIOTIC CULTURE OF (1) CHEMOSYNTHETIC HYDROGEN OXIDIZING BACTERIA OF THE GENUS HYDROGENOMONAS CAPABLE OF USING THE ENERGY DERIVED FROM THE OXYHYDROGEN REACTION TO METABOLIZE CARBON DIOXIDE AND (2) AN OXYGEN EVOLVING PHOTOSYNTHETIC ALGAE CAPABLE OF USING RADIANT ENERGY FOR THE METABOLISM OF CARBON DIOXIDE; AN ELECTROCHEMICAL WASTE DECOMPOSER TO RECEIVE AND DECOMPOSE THE WASTER PRODUCTS FROM SAID ANIMAL LIFE; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING TO SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE SAID DECOMPOSED WASTE PRODUCTS FROM SAID DECOMPOSER; MEANS FOR SEPARATING WATER AND PORTIONS OF SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE FOR USE AS A FOOD SUPPLY TO SAID ANIMAL LIFE CONTAINED WITHIN SAID SYSTEM; MEANS FOR ELECTROLYXING WATER WITHIN SAID SYSTEM TO PRODUCE OXYGEN AND HYDROGEN; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING OXYGEN FROM SAID ELECTROLYZING MEANS TO SAID ANIMAL LIFE FOR RESPIRATION PURPOSES; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING HYDROGEN FROM SAID ELECTROLYZING MEANS TO SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF SAID CHEMOSYNTHETIC BACTERIA; MEANS FOR RADIATING SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF SAID PHOTOSYNTHETIC ALGAE; AND MEANS FOR INCREASING THE RATE OF HYDROGEN SUPPLY AND FOR SUPPLYING OXYGEN TO SAID SYMBIOTIC CULTURE DURING PERIODS OF LOW RADIATION AVAILABILITY.
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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) | 1972-01-07 | 1972-07-08 | 1973-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-07 | 1976-07-08 | 1977-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-07 | 1980-07-08 | 1981-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |