US2825689A
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Neutronic reactor and fuel element therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1946-04-25
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Granted: 1958-03-04
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Expires: 1966-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Szilard Leo
- 👤 Gale J Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:31
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/06; G21C3/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING AN ELONGTED SOLID BODY OF NATURAL URANIUM FITTING WITHIN AN ALUMINUM JACKET, CLOSED AT BOTH ENDS BY RELATIVELY THICK ALUMINUM CAPS, OF SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THICKNESS THROUGHOUT THEIR WIDTH THAN THE JACKET WALLS, THE CAPS FITTING SNUGLY WITHIN THE JACKET AND BEING THREADED INTO THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING AN ELONGTED SOLID BODY OF NATURAL URANIUM FITTING WITHIN AN ALUMINUM JACKET, CLOSED AT BOTH ENDS BY RELATIVELY THICK ALUMINUM CAPS, OF SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THICKNESS THROUGHOUT THEIR WIDTH THAN THE JACKET WALLS, THE CAPS FITTING SNUGLY WITHIN THE JACKET AND BEING THREADED INTO THE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-03-03 | 1961-09-02 | 1962-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-03-03 | 1965-09-02 | 1966-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-03-03 | 1969-09-02 | 1970-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |