US2910418A
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Neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-01-23
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Granted: 1959-10-27
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Expires: 1965-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C Creutz
- 👤 Leo A Ohlinger
- 👤 Alvin M Weinberg
- 👤 Eugene P Wigner
- 👤 Gale J Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:03
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/10; G21C1/12; G21C15/00; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/06; G21C19/12; G21C19/14; G21C19/32; G21C3/06; G21C3/12; G21C3/30; G21C7/00; G21C7/36; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR, A NEUTRON MODERATOR CAPABLE OF SLOWING FAST NEUTRONS TO THERMAL ENERGY, A TUBE THROUGH THE MODERATOR, A ROD IN THE TUBE AND CONTAINING A THERMAL NEUTRON FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, THE ROD HAVING AN AREA IN CROSS SECTION LESS THAN THAT OF THE TUBE, LONGITUDINAL RIBS BETWEEN THE ROD AND THE TUBE WALL FORMING PASSAGES DISPOSED LENGTHWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE TUBE, AND A COOLANT IN THE PASSAGES, SUFFICIENT OF THERMAL NEUTRON FISSIONABLE MATERIAL BEING USED NEUTRONIC REACTOR TO PROVIDE A NEUTRON REPRODUCTION RATIO GREATER THAN UNITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR, A NEUTRON MODERATOR CAPABLE OF SLOWING FAST NEUTRONS TO THERMAL ENERGY, A TUBE THROUGH THE MODERATOR, A ROD IN THE TUBE AND CONTAINING A THERMAL NEUTRON FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, THE ROD HAVING AN AREA IN CROSS SECTION LESS THAN THAT OF THE TUBE, LONGITUDINAL RIBS BETWEEN THE ROD AND THE TUBE WALL FORMING PASSAGES DISPOSED LENGTHWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE TUBE, AND A COOLANT IN THE PASSAGES, SUFFICIENT OF THERMAL NEUTRON FISSIONABLE MATERIAL BEING USED NEUTRONIC REACTOR TO PROVIDE A NEUTRON REPRODUCTION RATIO GREATER THAN UNITY.
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) | 1962-10-26 | 1963-04-27 | 1963-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-10-26 | 1967-04-27 | 1967-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-10-26 | 1971-04-27 | 1971-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |