Patents by Inventor Robert N. Lawson

Robert N. Lawson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Gas flow stabilized megavolt spark gap for repetitive pulses
    Patent number: 4563608
    Abstract: A high voltage spark gap switch including a housing having first and second end walls being spaced apart by a predetermined distance. A first electrode is positioned on the first end wall and a second electrode is positioned on the second end wall. The first and second electrodes are operatively disposed relative to each other and are spaced apart by a predetermined gap. An inlet conduit is provided for supplying gas to the first electrode. The conduit includes a nozzle for dispersing the gas in the shape of an annular jet. The gas is supplied into the housing at a predetermined velocity. A venturi housing is disposed within the second electrode. An exhaust conduit is provided for discharging gas and residue from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Robert N. Lawson, Martin W. O'Malley, Gerald J. Rohwein