US2938845A
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Superheating in a boiling water reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-04-25
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Granted: 1960-05-31
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Expires: 1977-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Treshow Michael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:25
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/082; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE VESSEL CONTAINING A WATER INLET AND A STREAM OUTLET, A MASS OF WATER DISPOSED WITHIN THE PRESSURE VESSEL, A PLUARLITY OF BODIES OF A MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY DISPOSED IN THE WATER, SAID BODIES HAVING A SURFACE WHICH IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER, SAID REACTOR BEING OPERATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE SUCH THAT THE WATER IN THE PRESSURE VESSEL IS IN THE BOILING STATE, MEANS TO SEPARATE STEAM FROM THEWATER AND MEANS TO CONDUCT THE STEAM FROM THE STEAM OUTLET IN HEAT EXCHANGE CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SAID BODIES CONTAINING MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY WHICH IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE VESSEL CONTAINING A WATER INLET AND A STREAM OUTLET, A MASS OF WATER DISPOSED WITHIN THE PRESSURE VESSEL, A PLUARLITY OF BODIES OF A MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY DISPOSED IN THE WATER, SAID BODIES HAVING A SURFACE WHICH IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER, SAID REACTOR BEING OPERATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE SUCH THAT THE WATER IN THE PRESSURE VESSEL IS IN THE BOILING STATE, MEANS TO SEPARATE STEAM FROM THEWATER AND MEANS TO CONDUCT THE STEAM FROM THE STEAM OUTLET IN HEAT EXCHANGE CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SAID BODIES CONTAINING MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY WHICH IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A CORE CONTAINING TUBULAR FUEL ELEMENTS, MEANS FOR PASSING WATER OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL ELEMENTS UNDER CONDITIONS WHEREBY STEAM IS FORMED AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING THE RESULTING STEAM THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE FUEL ELEMENTS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A CORE CONTAINING TUBULAR FUEL ELEMENTS, MEANS FOR PASSING WATER OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL ELEMENTS UNDER CONDITIONS WHEREBY STEAM IS FORMED AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING THE RESULTING STEAM THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE FUEL ELEMENTS.
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) | 1963-05-31 | 1963-11-30 | 1964-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-05-31 | 1967-11-30 | 1968-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-05-31 | 1971-11-30 | 1972-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |