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Means and method for extinguishing an arc spot

US 2,373,147 A · Inventors: SMITH CHARLES G

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  • Granted April 10, 1945. A patent granted before 1976 lasted at most 17 years from grant, so its term ended by April 10, 1962.
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FiledDecember 11, 1941
GrantedApril 10, 1945
Term endedApril 10, 1962
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Classification (CPC)H01J13/48 +2 more
Length5 pages

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