Patents by Inventor Terrence L. Aselage

Terrence L. Aselage 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).

  • Beta cell device using icosahedral boride compounds
    Patent number: 6479919
    Abstract: A beta cell for converting beta-particle energies into electrical energy having a semiconductor junction that incorporates an icosahedral boride compound selected from B12As2, B12P2, elemental boron having an &agr;-rhombohedral structure, elemental boron having a &bgr;-rhombohedral structure, and boron carbides of the chemical formula B12-xC3-x, where 0.15<x<1.7, a beta radiation source, and means for transmitting electrical energy to an outside load. The icosahedral boride compound self-heals, resisting degradation from radiation damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventors: Terrence L. Aselage, David Emin