US2863062A
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Method of measuring the integrated energy output of a neutronic chain reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1946-06-10
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Granted: 1958-12-02
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Expires: 1966-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Sturm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:55
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
IN A METHOD OF MEASURING THE INTEGRATED ENERGY OUTPUT OF A NEUTRONIC CHAIN REACTOR, THE STEPS OF SUCCESSIVELY IRRADIATING CALIBRATED THIN FOILS OF AN ELEMENT WHICH IS RENDERED RADIOACTIVE BY EXPOSURE TO NEUTRON FLUX FOR PERIODS OF TIME NOT GREATER THAN ONE-FIFTH THE MEAN LIFE OF THE INDUCED RADIOACTIVITY, AND PRODUCING AN INDICATION OF THE RADIOACTIVITY INDUCED IN EACH FOIL, EACH FOIL BEING INTRODUCED INTO THE REACTOR IMMEDIATELY UPON REMOVAL OF ITS PREDECESSOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
IN A METHOD OF MEASURING THE INTEGRATED ENERGY OUTPUT OF A NEUTRONIC CHAIN REACTOR, THE STEPS OF SUCCESSIVELY IRRADIATING CALIBRATED THIN FOILS OF AN ELEMENT WHICH IS RENDERED RADIOACTIVE BY EXPOSURE TO NEUTRON FLUX FOR PERIODS OF TIME NOT GREATER THAN ONE-FIFTH THE MEAN LIFE OF THE INDUCED RADIOACTIVITY, AND PRODUCING AN INDICATION OF THE RADIOACTIVITY INDUCED IN EACH FOIL, EACH FOIL BEING INTRODUCED INTO THE REACTOR IMMEDIATELY UPON REMOVAL OF ITS PREDECESSOR.
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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) | 1961-12-01 | 1962-06-02 | 1962-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-12-01 | 1966-06-02 | 1966-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-12-01 | 1970-06-02 | 1970-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |