Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Electrostatic capacitors – Fixed capacitor
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-08
2001-11-13
Dinkins, Anthony (Department: 2831)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Electrostatic capacitors
Fixed capacitor
C361S811000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06317310
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus which use capacitors charged to high potentials for generating thrust and, more particularly, to an improved method and apparatus using a two dimensional, asymmetrical capacitor to which a high potential is applied.
2. Background of the Invention
It is well established in the literature, that a force or thrust may be generated by a capacitor charged to a high potential. Although there are different theories regarding the basis for this phenomenon, there is no dispute that a force is generated by capacitors under such high voltages. However, the thrust generated by such high potential capacitors has been minimal and thus this phenomenon has had very limited practical utility.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the invention, an apparatus and method are provided for creating a thrust from a capacitor module system.
In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, a capacitor module system is provided for creating a thrust, said system comprising a capacitor module comprising a first conductive element having a cylindrical geometry; a second conductive element axially spaced from the first conductive element; and of a geometry having a smaller axial extent than the first conductive element; and a dielectric element disposed between the first conductive element and the second conductive element so as to form the capacitor module; and, a high voltage source, having first and second terminals connected respectively to the first and second conductive elements, for applying a high voltage to the conductive elements of sufficient value to create a thrust force on said module inducing movement thereof. The first conductive element can comprise a solid cylinder or a hollow cylinder. The second conductive element can comprise a disk, a domed element, or a tip at the end of a dielectric rod. The system may further include a plurality of circumferentially disposed, spaced dielectric rods interconnect the dielectric element and the second conductive element.
In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, an apparatus is provided for creating rotary motion, said apparatus comprising a rotor; a drive shaft driven by said rotor; and at least one capacitor module mounted on the rotor for imparting a thrust force to the rotor to cause rotation thereof, said capacitor module comprising a first conductive element having a cylindrical geometry; a second conductive element axially spaced from the first conductive element and having a geometry of smaller axial extent than the first conductive element; a dielectric element disposed between the first conductive element and the second conductive element so as to form the capacitor module; and at least one high voltage source, having first and second terminals connected respectively to the first and second conductive elements of the at least one capacitor module, for applying a high voltage to the conductive elements of sufficient value to the thrust force.
Advantageously, the rotor may include at least two blades and a capacitor module is mounted on each of the blades.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, a linear accelerator is provided, the accelerator comprising a support rail; a capacitor module comprising a first conductive element having a cylindrical geometry and a first sliding electrical contact; a second conductive element axially spaced from the first conductive element and of a geometry of smaller axial extent than the first conductive element and having a second sliding electrical contact; and a dielectric element disposed between the first conductive element and the second conductive element so as to form the capacitor module; a frictionless connection for connecting said capacitor module to the support rail for movement therealong; and a high voltage source, having first and second terminals connected respectively to the first and second sliding electrical contacts, for applying a high voltage to the conductive elements of sufficient value to create a thrust force on the module inducing movement thereof along the support rail.
Further features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in, or apparent from, the detailed description of preferred embodiments thereof which follows.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4392179 (1983-07-01), Nelson et al.
Dinkins Anthony
McGroary James J.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
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