US2843543A
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Neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-10-19
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Granted: 1958-07-15
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Expires: 1965-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Christy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:16
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/22; G21C1/24; G21C1/26; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/12; G21C1/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL HAVING ALL DIMENSIONS FROM ITS CENTER TO ITS WALL OF ABOUT 6 INCHES, A LIQUID, SAID VESSEL SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH SAID LIQUID, SAID LIQUID COMPRISING AN ORDINARY WATER SOLUTION OF A SOLUBLE SALT OF URANIUM, SAID URANIUM HAVING AT LEAST ABOUT ONE PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE U235, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A CONCENTRATION OF GREATER THAN ABOUT 10-3 ATOMS OF SAID FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE PER MOLECULE OF WATER THE QUANTITY OF FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE IN SOLUTION BEING IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 500 GRAMS AND SUFFICIENT TO PRO-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL HAVING ALL DIMENSIONS FROM ITS CENTER TO ITS WALL OF ABOUT 6 INCHES, A LIQUID, SAID VESSEL SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH SAID LIQUID, SAID LIQUID COMPRISING AN ORDINARY WATER SOLUTION OF A SOLUBLE SALT OF URANIUM, SAID URANIUM HAVING AT LEAST ABOUT ONE PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE U235, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A CONCENTRATION OF GREATER THAN ABOUT 10-3 ATOMS OF SAID FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE PER MOLECULE OF WATER THE QUANTITY OF FISSIONABLE ISOTOPE IN SOLUTION BEING IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 500 GRAMS AND SUFFICIENT TO PRO-
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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) | 1961-07-14 | 1962-01-13 | 1962-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-07-14 | 1966-01-13 | 1966-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-07-14 | 1970-01-13 | 1970-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |