US2770591A
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Heavy water moderated neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1946-07-03
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Granted: 1956-11-13
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Expires: 1966-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene P Wigner
- 👤 Leo A Ohlinger
- 👤 Gale J Young
- 👤 Alvin M Weinberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:05
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F5/00; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/06; G21C7/00; G21C7/26; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A REACTION TANK, A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY DISPOSED TUBES WITHIN SAID TANK, ELONGATED BODIES CONTAINING METERIAL FISSONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY DISPOSED WITHIN THE TUBES, A BODY OF HEAVY WATER AT LEAST PARTIALLY FILLING THE TANK, THE ELONGATED BODIES WITHIN THE TUBES BEING SPACED THEREFROM TO PROVIDE PASSAGES, AND MEANS TO FLOW A LIQUID COOLANT UPWARDLY THROUGH THE PASSAGE IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BODIES AND THE TUBES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A REACTION TANK, A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY DISPOSED TUBES WITHIN SAID TANK, ELONGATED BODIES CONTAINING METERIAL FISSONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY DISPOSED WITHIN THE TUBES, A BODY OF HEAVY WATER AT LEAST PARTIALLY FILLING THE TANK, THE ELONGATED BODIES WITHIN THE TUBES BEING SPACED THEREFROM TO PROVIDE PASSAGES, AND MEANS TO FLOW A LIQUID COOLANT UPWARDLY THROUGH THE PASSAGE IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BODIES AND THE TUBES.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1959-11-13 | 1960-05-14 | 1960-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-11-13 | 1964-05-14 | 1964-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-11-13 | 1968-05-14 | 1968-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |