US2815321A
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Isotope conversion device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-11-13
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Granted: 1957-12-03
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Expires: 1965-11-13
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Eugene P Wigner
- 👤 Leo A Ohlinger
- 👤 Gale J Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:55
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/32; G21C1/326; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/22; G21C1/24; G21C1/28; G21C7/00; G21C1/08; G21C1/086; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
AN ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE COMPRISING A REACTION TANK, A THERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE DISPERSED IN A LIQUID MODERATOR IN SAID REACTION TANK AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT A CHAIN REACTION, A CONTAINER SURROUNDING SAID REACTION TANK, AN INLET AND OUTLET FOR SAID REACTION TANK PASSING THROUGH SAID CONTAINER, A NONTHERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE CONVERTIBLE TO A THERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE BY NEUTRON ABSORPTION POSITIONED IN SAID CONTAINER, AN OUTLET TANK CONNECTED TO SAID OUTLET, AN INLET TANK CONNECTED TO SAID INLET, EACH OF SAID TANKS HAVING A WALL IN COMMON WITH A PORTION OF THE WALL OF SAID CONTAINER, CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID INLET AND OUTLET TANKS OUTSIDE OF AND CLOSE TO THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE WALL OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID TANKS AND SAID CONDUIT MEANS COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID CONTAINER, MEANS FOR CIRCULATING SAID THERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE OVER THE PATH THUS PROVIDED, AND MEANS FOR CIRCULATING A COOLANT AROUND SAID CONDUIT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
AN ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE COMPRISING A REACTION TANK, A THERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE DISPERSED IN A LIQUID MODERATOR IN SAID REACTION TANK AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT A CHAIN REACTION, A CONTAINER SURROUNDING SAID REACTION TANK, AN INLET AND OUTLET FOR SAID REACTION TANK PASSING THROUGH SAID CONTAINER, A NONTHERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE CONVERTIBLE TO A THERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE BY NEUTRON ABSORPTION POSITIONED IN SAID CONTAINER, AN OUTLET TANK CONNECTED TO SAID OUTLET, AN INLET TANK CONNECTED TO SAID INLET, EACH OF SAID TANKS HAVING A WALL IN COMMON WITH A PORTION OF THE WALL OF SAID CONTAINER, CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID INLET AND OUTLET TANKS OUTSIDE OF AND CLOSE TO THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE WALL OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID TANKS AND SAID CONDUIT MEANS COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID CONTAINER, MEANS FOR CIRCULATING SAID THERMALLY FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE OVER THE PATH THUS PROVIDED, AND MEANS FOR CIRCULATING A COOLANT AROUND SAID CONDUIT MEANS.
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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) | 1960-12-02 | 1961-06-03 | 1961-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-12-02 | 1965-06-03 | 1965-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-12-02 | 1969-06-03 | 1969-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |