US2900316A
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Reactor control device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-10-17
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Granted: 1959-08-18
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Expires: 1975-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Harold B Kaufman
- 👤 Weiss Albert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:21
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/10; G21C7/11; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING NEUTRONIC REACTIVITY WITHIN THE ACTIVE PORTION OF A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A SERIES OF HOLLOW NEUTRON-ABSORBING ELEMENTS, SAID ELEMENTS HAVING CAVITIES THEREIN TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIALLY A COEXTENSIVE ENGAGEMENT THEREBETWEEN, AND A COMMON LONGITUDINAL MEMBER FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING SAID ELEMENTS, SAID MEMBER BEING EFFECTIVE IN RESPONSE TO ACTUATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE ELEMENTS ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH THROUGHOUT THE RACTOR, WHEREBY MAXIMUM CONTROL IS EXERTED OVER NEUTRON GENERATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING NEUTRONIC REACTIVITY WITHIN THE ACTIVE PORTION OF A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A SERIES OF HOLLOW NEUTRON-ABSORBING ELEMENTS, SAID ELEMENTS HAVING CAVITIES THEREIN TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIALLY A COEXTENSIVE ENGAGEMENT THEREBETWEEN, AND A COMMON LONGITUDINAL MEMBER FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING SAID ELEMENTS, SAID MEMBER BEING EFFECTIVE IN RESPONSE TO ACTUATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE ELEMENTS ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH THROUGHOUT THE RACTOR, WHEREBY MAXIMUM CONTROL IS EXERTED OVER NEUTRON GENERATION.
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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) | 1962-08-17 | 1963-02-16 | 1963-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-08-17 | 1967-02-16 | 1967-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-08-17 | 1971-02-16 | 1971-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |