US2848352A
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Fuel elements and method of making
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1956-12-07
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Granted: 1958-08-19
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Expires: 1976-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Noland
- 👤 Marzano Christopher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:52
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; C; C22; C22C; C22C43/00; C23; C23C; C23C10/00; C23C10/18; C23C10/20; C23C10/22; G21C21/00; G21C21/02; G21C21/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/90; Y10S376/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A PROCESS OF IMPREGNATING ARTICLES OF METALLIC URANIUM WITH SILICON, COMPRISING IMMERSING SAID ARTICLES IN A MIXTURE OF SILICON METAL AND ALKALI METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND SODIUM-POTASSIUM ALLOY; HEATING SAID MIXTURE TO A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 425* AND 600*C. WHEREBY SILICON IS TAKEN UP BY SAID ALKALI METAL AND THENCE IS TRANSFERRED TO SAID URANIUM ARTICLES AND A URANIUM-SILICON COMPOUND IS FORMED THEREON, AND REMOVING SAID ARTICLES FROM SAID MIXTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A PROCESS OF IMPREGNATING ARTICLES OF METALLIC URANIUM WITH SILICON, COMPRISING IMMERSING SAID ARTICLES IN A MIXTURE OF SILICON METAL AND ALKALI METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND SODIUM-POTASSIUM ALLOY; HEATING SAID MIXTURE TO A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 425* AND 600*C. WHEREBY SILICON IS TAKEN UP BY SAID ALKALI METAL AND THENCE IS TRANSFERRED TO SAID URANIUM ARTICLES AND A URANIUM-SILICON COMPOUND IS FORMED THEREON, AND REMOVING SAID ARTICLES FROM SAID MIXTURE.
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) | 1961-08-18 | 1962-02-17 | 1962-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-08-18 | 1966-02-17 | 1966-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-08-18 | 1970-02-17 | 1970-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |