US2832732A
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Fuel assembly for a neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-06-08
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Granted: 1958-04-29
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Expires: 1973-06-08
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
2026-10-25 09:22
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/30; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/36; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A FUEL ASSEMBLY FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SPACED PARALLEL PLATES CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID PLATES BEING ABOUT ONE-LENGTH OF AN INCH, A PAIR OF SAPCED PARALLEL SUPPORTING SIDE MEMBERS GENERALLY PREPENDICULAR TO SAID PLATES, THE EDGES OF SAID PLATES ENGAGING OPPOSING FACES OF SAID SIDE MEMBERS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT THEREFORM, SAID PLATES ALL HAVING A SMALL, SINGLE, CONTINUOUS AND EQUAL CURVATURE IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID SIDE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A FUEL ASSEMBLY FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SPACED PARALLEL PLATES CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID PLATES BEING ABOUT ONE-LENGTH OF AN INCH, A PAIR OF SAPCED PARALLEL SUPPORTING SIDE MEMBERS GENERALLY PREPENDICULAR TO SAID PLATES, THE EDGES OF SAID PLATES ENGAGING OPPOSING FACES OF SAID SIDE MEMBERS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT THEREFORM, SAID PLATES ALL HAVING A SMALL, SINGLE, CONTINUOUS AND EQUAL CURVATURE IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID SIDE MEMBERS.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-04-28 | 1961-10-28 | 1962-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-04-28 | 1965-10-28 | 1966-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-04-28 | 1969-10-28 | 1970-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |