Abstract: An energy storage device in which a vacuum tube and a magnetic field are used to store electrons circulating within the tube along spiral paths. The vacuum tube can have a generally toroidal shape and contains an electron gun or filament to inject electrons into the tube. Systems for retrieving electrons and precisely controlling their movement within the tube use a microprocessor control circuit that may be programmed to perform energy storage and retrieval functions.

Abstract: The propulsion system of the present invention includes charged particles held in a containment structure at high temperatures. Propellant is injected into the containment system where it collides elastically with the charged particles. The propellant is heated until it achieves a high velocity. It can then be ejected to produce thrust. The propulsion system can include thrusters to propel, for example, space launch vehicles and jet aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a self-aligned, panel mounted cord set, a method of manufacture therefor and an electronic equipment chassis employing the same. One end of the cord set is mounted in an aperture on a panel of an electronic equipment chassis (typically a back panel). The cord set self-aligns when mounted in the aperture to provide a mating connection with an electronic module housed in the chassis. In one embodiment of the invention the self-aligned panel mounted cord set has an elongated body with first and second opposing ends. Coupled to the first end is a power cord configured to mate with an electrical source, such as an AC wall outlet. Coupled to the second end is an electronic module connector configured to mate with the electronic module. About the elongated body is a flange with an alignment post thereon configured to align the elongated body with respect to the panel when positioned in the aperture.

Abstract: Electrons are arranged so they circulate along a spiral path in a vacuum. The path has a hollow symmetrical shape which is defined by a surface of a toroid. The shape is controllable by a magnetic field and the electrons can be contained within the shape. A containing force can be created by external electromagnetic fields, ions within the vacuum, or by interactions between the orbiting electrons themselves. The contained electrons store energy for later retrieval.

Abstract: Electrons are arranged so they circulate along a spiral path in a vacuum. The path has a hollow symmetrical shape which is defined by a surface of a toroid. The shape is controllable by a magnetic field and the electrons can be contained within the shape. A containing force can be created by external electromagnetic fields, ions within the vacuum, or by interactions between the orbiting electrons themselves. The contained electrons store energy for later retrieval.

Abstract: An energy storage device in which a vacuum tube and a magnetic field are used to store electrons circulating within the tube along spiral paths. The vacuum tube can have a generally toroidal shape and contains an electron gun or filament to inject electrons into the tube. Systems for retrieving electrons and precisely controlling their movement within the tube use a microprocessor control circuit that may be programmed to perform energy storage and retrieval functions.