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公开(公告)号：US20240107652A1
公开(公告)日：2024-03-28
申请号：US18528349
申请日：2023-12-04
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： David Kirtley , Richard Milroy , Anthony Pancotti , Christopher James Pihl , George Votroubek
IPC: H05H1/14
CPC classification number: H05H1/14
Abstract: A magnetic field system is configured to generate intense, dynamically-varying magnetic fields to confine and control particles, objects, or plasmas. The magnetic fields may pulsate to impart and directly extract energy from a plasma.
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公开(公告)号：US20240136165A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-25
申请号：US18535606
申请日：2023-12-11
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： David Kirtley , Anthony Pancotti , Christopher James Pihl
Abstract: A vacuum pump includes a liquid getter that is sprayed into a pump chamber. The sprayed liquid getter can chemically bind with gaseous substance in the pump chamber to create ultra-low pressure in the pump chamber and an attached vacuum chamber. The liquefied getter can be circulated and recycled in the vacuum pump.
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公开(公告)号：US20230041682A1
公开(公告)日：2023-02-09
申请号：US17823463
申请日：2022-08-30
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： John Thomas Slough , David Edwin Kirtley , Christopher James Pihl
IPC: G21B1/11
Abstract: Examples of advanced fuel cycles for fusion reactors are described. Examples include fuel cycles for use in field reverse configuration (FRC) plasma reactors. In some examples, reaction gases may be removed from a fusion reactor between pulses (e.g. plasmoid collisions). In some examples, a D-3He reaction is performed, with the 3He provided from decay of byproducts of previous reactions (e.g. tritium).
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公开(公告)号：US20240282504A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-22
申请号：US18570399
申请日：2022-06-14
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Brian Campbell , David Kirtley , Christopher James Pihl , Akihisa Shimazu
Abstract: A multi-fed, multi-segmented magnetic coil assembly includes inertial dampers that can avoid excessive strain on core portions and fasteners that hold core portions of the magnetic coil together. Energy-absorbing elements are used to absorb and dissipate kinetic energy of oscillating components of the magnetic coil that result from high magnetic pressure acting on core segments. The inertial dampers and energy-absorbing elements can be selected to critically damp or overdamp mechanical oscillation in the magnetic coil assembly, allowing continuous repeated production of intense magnetic fields.
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公开(公告)号：US20240113511A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-04
申请号：US18535634
申请日：2023-12-11
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Andrew Hine , David Kirtley , Erik Scott McKee , Christopher James Pihl , James Melvin Pihl , Jim True , George Votroubek
CPC classification number: H02H3/08 , H02H1/0007
Abstract: A protection circuit senses when one supply circuit in a group is activating to deliver current to a circuit component and issues firing signals to simultaneously activate other supply circuits in the group. The supply circuits may deliver large currents and high power. The protection circuit may prevent damage to a system that might otherwise occur if one supply circuit in the group activates in isolation.
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公开(公告)号：US20250046498A1
公开(公告)日：2025-02-06
申请号：US18920339
申请日：2024-10-18
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Brian Campbell , Sachin Desai , Dominic Florer , David Kirtley , Christopher James Pihl , Ryan Song
Abstract: A high-energy resistor has a resistive body comprising unbound particulate material. The resistance value of the resistor can be determined in part by a mixing ratio of components in the unbound particulate material and a pressure applied to the particulate material. For a selected mixing ratio, the resistance of the assembled resistor can be adjusted to obtain a selected resistance value with high accuracy by changing pressure on the unbound particulate material. Such adjustment can be made readily by a user before and/or after the resistor is installed in a system. The adjustment can be automated and made during operation of the system to maintain a resistance value precisely.
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公开(公告)号：US20240235070A1
公开(公告)日：2024-07-11
申请号：US18561831
申请日：2022-05-19
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Brian Campbell , David Kirtley , Christopher James Pihl
CPC classification number: H01R9/2491 , H01R43/18
Abstract: An apparatus includes an insert block which in turn includes contact elements to electrically couple to first conductors of a set of cables. The insert block also includes first interconnects, each first interconnect including a passage formed through the volume of the insert block. The apparatus also includes an insulator block coupled to the insert block and including second interconnects aligned to the set of first interconnects. The apparatus further includes a back plate coupled to the insulator block and including a set of third interconnects aligned to the set of first interconnects and the set of second interconnects. During use, the cables are disposable through the first interconnects, the second interconnects, and the third interconnects such that, for each cable, a second conductor of that cable is electrically insulated from the insert block and is electrically coupled to the back plate.
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公开(公告)号：US20240161963A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-16
申请号：US18526574
申请日：2023-12-01
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Brian Campbell , David Kirtley , Christopher James Pihl , Akihisa Shimazu
CPC classification number: H01F27/266 , H01F5/04 , H01F5/06 , H01F27/263
Abstract: A single-turn coil and supporting structure for producing intense magnetic fields are described. Magnetic field and mechanical stress analyses aid in designing a magnetic coil assembly that can produce peak magnetic fields in excess of 10 Tesla in large cavities for more than 1,000 pulses.
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公开(公告)号：US20240304424A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-12
申请号：US18654572
申请日：2024-05-03
Applicant: Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Brian Campbell , David Kirtley , Anthony Pancotti , Christopher James Pihl , George Votroubek
CPC classification number: H01J37/32495 , C01B33/18 , D01F9/08 , D07B1/02 , F16J15/0806 , F16J15/102 , H01J37/32513 , H01J37/3266 , H01J37/32862 , D07B2201/2009 , D07B2205/301 , D07B2501/20 , D10B2505/06
Abstract: A method and apparatus to shield various components (e.g., a gasket, a sensor, a wire, a mechanical component made of metals and/or polymers) deployed in a vacuum environment using a shield assembly formed from multiple ceramic fibers. The shield assembly reduces damage to the components when exposed to a plasma and the generation of contaminants. The ceramic fibers are formed from a ceramic and arranged in a packed structure creating a tortuous trajectory that suppresses the transport of charged particles and/or contaminants through the shield assembly. The ceramic fibers are mechanically compliant and readily bent and/or packed into gaps without fracture. The ceramic fibers may also be formed into a tube to surround a fiberglass rod, a gasket, a sensor, and/or a wire. The presence of the shield assemblies also permits cleaning of the interior surfaces of the vacuum chamber using a plasma without generating contaminants from the gaskets.
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公开(公告)号：US20240275198A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-15
申请号：US18566955
申请日：2022-06-03
Applicant: Steven Wesley DAVIS , David KIRTLEY , Christopher James PIHL , James Melvin PIHL , Paul Nicholas RINALDI , Vito RINALDI , Helion Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Steven Wesley Davis , David Kirtley , Christopher James Pihl , James Melvin Pihl , Paul Nicholas Rinaldi , Vito Rinaldi
CPC classification number: H02J7/0063 , H02J7/00711 , H02J7/345 , H02J2207/50
Abstract: Energy-recovery systems and methods are described that can recover excess energy remaining in an electrical or electromagnetic system after the system performs a function during each operational cycle of the system. The recovered energy can be made available for the start of the next operational cycle. The energy-recovery circuits are suitable for high voltage and/or high current pulsed-power applications.
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