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WO/2013/034825
The electric propulsion system comprises a first stationary plasma thruster (111A) comprising a single first cathode (140A), a first anode (125A) and a first gas distributor and a second stationary plasma thruster (111B) comprising a sin...  
WO/2013/019667
A Hall effect thruster 100 with an annular discharge channel 108 that includes inner and outer sidewall electrodes 1 10, 1 12 located at an axial position that is downstream from the anode 106. The Hall effect thruster may also include s...  
WO/2012/164203
The invention relates to a Hall-effect thruster that includes at least one high-pressure gas tank (101), a pressure-control module (103), a device for controlling the gas flow rate (105), an ionisation channel, a cathode (40A, 40B) arran...  
WO/2012/151639
A plasma micro-thruster, including: an elongate and substantially non-conductive tube having a first end to receive a supply of propellant gas, and an open second end to act as an exhaust; first, second, and third electrodes extending ci...  
WO/2012/136189
Using the invention, it is possible to achieve a much higher speed in comparison to contemporary spacecraft. The speed that can be achieved is just below the speed of light or multiple times the speed of light in the event Einstein's the...  
WO/2012/137366
The present invention universally implements special space ships and the like having significantly better propulsion efficiency than a solar sailing ship and the like, and space structures such as a space elevator to which continuous and...  
WO/2012/131322
A device (10) for generating a force suitable for moving a mass and/or modifying the gravitational effect of masses, comprising a layer assembly (102), axially symmetrical with respect to a centre axis (107) and rotatable at a first pred...  
WO/2012/134945
Systems and methods for electromagnetic thrusting are disclosed. An electromagnetic thrusting system includes an axially-asymmetric resonant cavity including a conductive inner surface, the resonant cavity adapted to support a standing e...  
WO/2012/057271
Provided is an ion wind generator capable of diversifying either or both of the amount of wind or wind direction. An ion wind generator (3) is provided with a first electrode (9), a second electrode (11) having a lower flow region part (...  
WO/2012/053921
The present invention relates to a new form of aerial, terrestrial, underwater or space propulsion, achieved through the use of electromagnetic interactions. By using the well known Euler-Lagrange electromagnetic force equation many diff...  
WO/2012/053921
The present invention relates to a new form of aerial, terrestrial, underwater or space propulsion, achieved through the use of electromagnetic interactions. By using the well known Euler-Lagrange electromagnetic force equation many diff...  
WO/2012/020190
The electric thruster in question comprises at least one electric motor (10), a system for supplying power to said motor (10) comprising a high-pressure tank (1) of ionizable gas, a low-pressure buffer tank (2) connected to the high-pres...  
WO/2012/021537
Systems and methods establish plasma in a rotating magnetic field. An exemplary embodiment is a plasma thruster that establishes a first transverse magnetic field with respect to a system axis of a plasma propulsion system; establishes a...  
WO/2012/003524
An electrostatic confinement apparatus for producing nuclear fusion comprises a capacitor assembly, having a hollow cathode element (230) defining a reaction chamber (238), and an anode element (220) substantially surrounding the cathode...  
WO/2011/151636
A plasma thruster comprises a plasma chamber having first and second axial ends, the first of which is open, an anode located at the second axial end, and a cathode. The cathode and anode are arranged to produce an electric field having ...  
WO/2011/135271
The invention relates to a Hall-effect motor (1) comprising: a discharge channel (50), the downstream end (52) of which is open; a cathode (100) located outside the discharge channel (50); an injection system (30) capable of injecting ga...  
WO/2011/108060
In a Hall thruster (10), an acceleration channel (12) ionizes a propellant introduced into an annular discharge space (11) to generate ions, and accelerates and discharges the generated ions. A distributor (37) supplies propellants, the ...  
WO/2011/103194
In a propulsion system, an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) body force is used to control the flow of a propellant through a micro channel, expansion slot, plenum chamber, or other flow region and thereby increase the specific impulse created b...  
WO/2011/103194
In a propulsion system, an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) body force is used to control the flow of a propellant through a micro channel, expansion slot, plenum chamber, or other flow region and thereby increase the specific impulse created b...  
WO/2011/096899
A micro-nozzle thruster comprising a micro-nozzle having an inlet at a first end perpendicularly aligned gas supply channel at a first end, and a thruster outlet at a second opposed end; said inlet in fluid communication with a gas suppl...  
WO/2011/092668
An electromagnetic pulse generating apparatus including an elongated flexible tube having an inflated mode and a non-inflated mode, wherein a cross section of said tube perpendicular to the elongation axis is larger when inflated mode th...  
WO/2011/088335
An electric propulsion machine includes an ion thruster having an annular discharge chamber housing an anode having a large surface area. The ion thruster includes flat annular ion optics with a small span to gap ratio. Optionally, a sec...  
WO/2011/055403
An electromagnetic device for accelerating electrically neutral molecules of a substance is characterized by the fact of comprising: - a Treating Tube (14) in non-conducting material, into which the substance to be treated is introduced;...  
WO/2011/041882
A centrifugal engine features a round enclosure centered on an axis and having an outer wall closing the interior around the axis between a base and a cover. An inner surface of the outer wall slopes outwardly away from the axis where th...  
WO/2011/037597
An annular combustion (22) chamber and a transient plasma system (42) in communication with the annular combustion chamber (22) to sustain a spinning detonation wave. This system (42) is also called as "nanosecond pulsed plasma" system a...  
WO/2011/035167
Disclosed is a novel compound used as a fuel for thermonuclear fusion reactions for power generation applications. The compound is 11Boron Deuteride, which is an analogue of Boron Hydride. Also disclosed is a method of production of this...  
WO/2011/033238
The invention relates to a Hall-effect plasma thruster including: an annular discharge channel around a main axis, having an open downstream end defined between an inner wall and an outer wall; at least one cathode; a magnetic circuit fo...  
WO/2011/008126
The invention relates to engines that generate a support point from gravitational fields and is intended to produce a silent, invisible, environmentally neutral reactive thrust irrespective of the mode of transport and medium of travel.  
WO/2011/008126
The invention relates to engines that generate a support point from gravitational fields and is intended to produce a silent, invisible, environmentally neutral reactive thrust irrespective of the mode of transport and medium of travel.  
WO/2010/133802
The invention relates to a Hall effect plasma thruster including a main annular ionization and acceleration channel (120) having an open downstream end (129), at least one cathode, an annular anode that is concentric with the main annula...  
WO/2010/081465
The invention relates to a molding compound-enclosed power semiconductor element, wherein a power semiconductor is surrounded with metal contacts guided to the outside of a molded module in enveloping syringes by being encased with therm...  
WO/2010/072995
An electric propulsion system comprising a plasma chamber having first and second apertures for producing ion beams. Respective first and second coils are arranged about the chamber to produce an electromagnetic field in regions adjacent...  
WO/2010/072995
An electric propulsion system comprising a plasma chamber having first and second apertures for producing ion beams. Respective first and second coils are arranged about the chamber to produce an electromagnetic field in regions adjacent...  
WO/2010/060887
The invention relates to a plasma thruster involving the extraction of a stream of positive ions, characterized in that it comprises: - a single ionisation stage; - means of injecting ionisable gas for said ionisation stage, said means c...  
WO/2010/057463
The invention relates to an ion drive (1) for a spacecraft, comprising a high frequency generator (4) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field for the ionization of a propellant and an acceleration system (7) for the charge ca...  
WO/2010/055541
An electromagnetic device for accelerating electrically neutral molecules of a substance is characterized by the fact of comprising: a Treating Tube (14) in non-conducting material, into which the substance to treat is introduced; static...  
WO/2010/055540
A static electromagnetic device for accelerating electrically neutral molecules utilizing their dipolar electric moment is characterized by the fact of comprising comprise: a treating tube in non-conducting material, internally empty or ...  
WO/2010/055541
An electromagnetic device for accelerating electrically neutral molecules of a substance is characterized by the fact of comprising: a Treating Tube (14) in non-conducting material, into which the substance to treat is introduced; static...  
WO/2010/036291
A satellite propulsion system has both a chemical monopropellant thruster providing high thrust for rapid maneuvering and an electrospray thruster providing high specific impulse. Both thrusters operate off of a single ionic liquid prope...  
WO/2010/036291
A satellite propulsion system has both a chemical monopropellant thruster providing high thrust for rapid maneuvering and an electrospray thruster providing high specific impulse. Both thrusters operate off of a single ionic liquid prope...  
WO/2010/033994
According to the present invention, a blade with lift-to-drag ratio greater than one can generate a lift force greater than the drag force on the blade when a fluid flows across the blade. The blade can be positioned within an enclosed e...  
WO/2010/011706
A nano-particle field extraction system comprising a grid having a plurality of electrodes each defining an electrical field, wherein the grid has a plurality of vias extending therethrough. The system further comprises a reservoir havin...  
WO/2010/011706
A nano-particle field extraction system comprising a grid having a plurality of electrodes each defining an electrical field, wherein the grid has a plurality of vias extending therethrough. The system further comprises a reservoir havin...  
WO/2010/001422
The emitter for ion propulsion comprises: - two mutually coupled semi-emitters (3, 5), made of optical material, each of which presents a respective sharpened end; the two ends (3D, 5D) form a tip in correspondence of which there is a re...  
WO/2009/150312
The invention relates to an electric thruster for a spacecraft. According to the invention, the thruster (II) comprises a jet generating portion (G1) and a jet accelerating portion (A2), pivotably connected (H1) such that the jet acceler...  
WO/2009/137583
An ionic liquid ion source can include a microfabricated body including a base and a tip. The microfabricated body can be formed of a porous metal compatible (e.g., does not react or result in electrochemical decaying or corrosion) with ...  
WO/2009/137583
An ionic liquid ion source can include a microfabricated body including a base and a tip. The microfabricated body can be formed of a porous metal compatible (e.g., does not react or result in electrochemical decaying or corrosion) with ...  
WO/2009/135471
The invention relates to a plasma generator comprising a housing (20) that surrounds an ionisation chamber (5); at least one working fluid supply line (30) leading into the ionisation chamber (5), said ionisation chamber (5) comprising a...  
WO/2009/131754
Described herein are improved ion thruster components and ion thrusters made from such components. Further described are methods of making and using the improved ion thruster components and ion thrusters made therefrom. An improved catho...  
WO/2009/102227
The invention refers to raise theoretical some complex movements which generated well determined direction and sense accelerations, resulting an acceleration direction principle, and on the base of the principle it describes an accelerat...  

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