Dennis did not comment on the implications of the patent itself, but the use of a magnet to enhance the yield, tends to reinforce the Letts/Cravens effect.
This also tends to reinforce the notion of magnon coupling. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Here is the link: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8419919.html Title: System and method for generating particles Document Type and Number: United States Patent 8419919 Abstract: A method may include the steps of supplying current to the electrodes of an electrochemical cell according to a first charging profile, wherein the electrochemical cell has an anode, cathode, and electrolytic solution; maintaining a generally constant current between the electrodes; exposing the cell to an external field either during or after the termination of the deposition of deuterium absorbing metal on the cathode; and supplying current to the electrodes according to a second charging profile during the exposure of the cell to the external field. The electrolytic solution may include a metallic salt including palladium, and a supporting electrolyte, each dissolved in heavy water. The cathode may comprise a second metal that does not substantially absorb deuterium, such as gold. The external field may be a magnetic field. Inventors: Boss, Pamela A. (San Diego, CA, US) Gordon, Frank E. (San Diego, CA, US) Szpak, Stanislaw (Poway, CA, US) Forsley, Lawrence Parker Galloway (San Diego, CA, US) Application Number: 11/859499 Publication Date: 04/16/2013 Filing Date: 09/21/2007 DJ Cravens wrote: > Congratulations to Boss, Forsley, et al. in getting a patent through the > PTO. 8,419,919
