US2837476A
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Steam stirred homogeneous nuclear reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1956-01-27
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Granted: 1958-06-03
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Expires: 1976-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M Busey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:29
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/32; G21C1/04; G21C1/24; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A HOMOGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL CONTAINING IN COMBINATION A VOLUME OF LIQUID NECLEAR FLUID INCLUDING A FISSIONABLE MATERIAL AND A LIQUID MODERATOR, MEANS FOR ATTAINING NUCLEAR CRITICALITY IN A REGION OF CRITICALITY IN SAID LIQUID FUEL, AND MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SMALL DIAMETER VERTICALLY DISPOSED TUBES EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID REGION OF CRITICALLY TO PROVIDED CIRCULATION OF SAID LIQUID FLUID FROM SAID REGION OF CRITICALITY, SAID TUBES PRODUCING A GEYSER EFFECT FOR FORCING LIQUID FUEL OUT THE TOP OF SAID TUBES WHEN SAID LIQUID FUEL IS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A HOMOGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL CONTAINING IN COMBINATION A VOLUME OF LIQUID NECLEAR FLUID INCLUDING A FISSIONABLE MATERIAL AND A LIQUID MODERATOR, MEANS FOR ATTAINING NUCLEAR CRITICALITY IN A REGION OF CRITICALITY IN SAID LIQUID FUEL, AND MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SMALL DIAMETER VERTICALLY DISPOSED TUBES EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID REGION OF CRITICALLY TO PROVIDED CIRCULATION OF SAID LIQUID FLUID FROM SAID REGION OF CRITICALITY, SAID TUBES PRODUCING A GEYSER EFFECT FOR FORCING LIQUID FUEL OUT THE TOP OF SAID TUBES WHEN SAID LIQUID FUEL IS
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1961-06-02 | 1961-12-02 | 1962-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-06-02 | 1965-12-02 | 1966-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-06-02 | 1969-12-02 | 1970-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |