US2872401A
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Jacketed fuel element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1946-05-08
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Granted: 1959-02-03
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Expires: 1966-05-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene P Wigner
- 👤 Szilard Leo
- 👤 Edward C Crcutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:55
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/922; Y10S428/9335; Y10S428/939; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12493; Y10T428/12736; Y10T428/12771
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
FUEL ELEMENT FOR USE IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR, SAID FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING AN HOMOGENEOUS METALLIC URANIUM BODY COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND SEALED IN AN ALUMINUM COVER, AND A LAYER OF ZINC LOCATED BETWEEN SAID BODY AND SAID COVER AND BONDING THEM TO ONE ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
FUEL ELEMENT FOR USE IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR, SAID FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING AN HOMOGENEOUS METALLIC URANIUM BODY COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND SEALED IN AN ALUMINUM COVER, AND A LAYER OF ZINC LOCATED BETWEEN SAID BODY AND SAID COVER AND BONDING THEM TO ONE ANOTHER.
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) | 1962-02-02 | 1962-08-04 | 1963-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-02-02 | 1966-08-04 | 1967-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-02-02 | 1970-08-04 | 1971-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |