US2806820A
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Neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1947-08-18
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Granted: 1957-09-17
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Expires: 1967-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene P Wigner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/082; G21C1/10; G21C1/12; G21C5/00; G21C5/18; G21C5/22; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR HAVING AN ACTIVE PORTION COMPRISING A SOLID MODERATOR, HOLLOW FUEL ELEMENTS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID MODERATOR, A PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID HOLLOW FUEL ELEMENTS AND ADAPTED TO FORCE A LIQUID THERETHROUGH A NOZZEL EXTERIOR TO SAID ACTIVE PORTION AND CONNECTED TO SAID HOLLOW FUEL ELEMENTS BY CONDUIT MEANS, AN EXPANSION CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID NOZZEL IN WHICH THE LIQUID MAY BE VAPORIZED AND OTHER CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID EXPANSION CHAMBER, WHEREBY THE VAPORIZED LIQUID MAY FLOW THROUGH THE ACTIVE PORTION SO THAT THE VAPORIZED LIQUID IS SUPERHEATED THEREBY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR HAVING AN ACTIVE PORTION COMPRISING A SOLID MODERATOR, HOLLOW FUEL ELEMENTS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID MODERATOR, A PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID HOLLOW FUEL ELEMENTS AND ADAPTED TO FORCE A LIQUID THERETHROUGH A NOZZEL EXTERIOR TO SAID ACTIVE PORTION AND CONNECTED TO SAID HOLLOW FUEL ELEMENTS BY CONDUIT MEANS, AN EXPANSION CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID NOZZEL IN WHICH THE LIQUID MAY BE VAPORIZED AND OTHER CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID EXPANSION CHAMBER, WHEREBY THE VAPORIZED LIQUID MAY FLOW THROUGH THE ACTIVE PORTION SO THAT THE VAPORIZED LIQUID IS SUPERHEATED THEREBY.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1960-09-16 | 1961-03-18 | 1961-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-09-16 | 1965-03-18 | 1965-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-09-16 | 1969-03-18 | 1969-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |