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Device for converting waste nuclear energy to electricity

Patent 4242147 Issued on December 30, 1980. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject November 15, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

3483040

Inventor

Application

No. 05/961078 filed on 11/15/1978

US Classes:

136/253, Radioactive, ionic, or thermo photo136/202, Nuclear energy type310/303P-N semiconductor

Examiners

Primary: Weisstuch, Aaron

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

G21H 1/12 (20060101)
G21H 1/00 (20060101)
H01L 31/04 (20060101)

Abstract

A device for converting waste nuclear energy to electricity comprising a shielded casing housing, a plurality of holders of radioactive materials surrounded by tubes of phosphorescent material to convert the radiation to electricity in adjacent photocells such as photoelectric or photovoltaic cells. The walls of the casing have mirrored top and bottom surfaces. Shade-type control means adjustably cover the photocells so as to regulate the amount of electricity produced.

Other References

  • T L. Brown, "General Chemistry", Charles E. Merrill Co. (1968), pp. 427-428
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