US2853446A
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Fuel-breeder element for a nuclear reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1956-08-06
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Granted: 1958-09-23
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Expires: 1976-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Abbott
- 👤 Balent Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:57
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; G21C5/00; G21C5/18; G21C5/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
AN IMPROVED FUEL-BREEDER TYPE FUEL ELEMENT, WHICH COMPRISES A CONTAINER OF RELATIVELY LOW THERMAL NEUTRON ABSORPTION CROSS-SECTION, A CENTRAL CORE OF THORIUM, AND AN ENRICHED URANIUM-BISMUTH SOLUTION DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID CORE AND THE WALLS OF SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
AN IMPROVED FUEL-BREEDER TYPE FUEL ELEMENT, WHICH COMPRISES A CONTAINER OF RELATIVELY LOW THERMAL NEUTRON ABSORPTION CROSS-SECTION, A CENTRAL CORE OF THORIUM, AND AN ENRICHED URANIUM-BISMUTH SOLUTION DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID CORE AND THE WALLS OF SAID CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-09-22 | 1962-03-24 | 1962-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-09-22 | 1966-03-24 | 1966-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-09-22 | 1970-03-24 | 1970-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |