US2835608A
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Process of preparing uraniumimpregnated graphite body
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1950-06-22
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Granted: 1958-05-20
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Expires: 1970-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Manuel A Kanter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:39
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A COHERENT BODY OF GRAPHITE CONTAINING AN OXIDED OF URANIUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED IN SAID BODY COMPRISING IMPREGNATING A BODY OF GRAPHITE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM POROSITY AND LOW DENSITY WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE, REMOVING SOLVENT WATER FROM SAID BODY UNDER SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE, AND THEREAFTER HEATING SAID IMPREGNATED GRAPHITE BODY IN THE PRESENCE OF INERT GAS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 800 AND 1400*C. TO CONVERT SAID URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE TO SAID OXIDE OF URANIUM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A COHERENT BODY OF GRAPHITE CONTAINING AN OXIDED OF URANIUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED IN SAID BODY COMPRISING IMPREGNATING A BODY OF GRAPHITE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM POROSITY AND LOW DENSITY WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE, REMOVING SOLVENT WATER FROM SAID BODY UNDER SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE, AND THEREAFTER HEATING SAID IMPREGNATED GRAPHITE BODY IN THE PRESENCE OF INERT GAS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 800 AND 1400*C. TO CONVERT SAID URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE TO SAID OXIDE OF URANIUM.
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) | 1961-05-19 | 1961-11-18 | 1962-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-05-19 | 1965-11-18 | 1966-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-05-19 | 1969-11-18 | 1970-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |