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Process of impregnating graphite with a uranium compound
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1947-03-24
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Granted: 1960-07-26
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Expires: 1967-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Manuel C Sanz
- 👤 Robert R Randolph
- 👤 Starr Chauncey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:20
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B41/00; C04B41/009; C04B41/45; C04B41/50; C04B41/80; C04B41/81; C04B41/85; G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A PROCESS OF FORMING REACTOR MATERIAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING IN A CONTAINER URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE, AND GRAPHITE, HEATING THE URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE AND GRAPHITE TO A TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN ABOUT 60*C. TO MELT THE URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE IN ITS OWN WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION SO THAT IT WILL THEN BE ABSORBED BY THE GRAPHITE, AND THEREUPON HEATING THE GRAPHITE WITH THE SALT ABSORBED THEREIN TO A TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN ABOUT 235*C. UNTIL THE SAT IS COVERTED INTO AN OXIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A PROCESS OF FORMING REACTOR MATERIAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING IN A CONTAINER URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE, AND GRAPHITE, HEATING THE URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE AND GRAPHITE TO A TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN ABOUT 60*C. TO MELT THE URANYL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE IN ITS OWN WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION SO THAT IT WILL THEN BE ABSORBED BY THE GRAPHITE, AND THEREUPON HEATING THE GRAPHITE WITH THE SALT ABSORBED THEREIN TO A TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN ABOUT 235*C. UNTIL THE SAT IS COVERTED INTO AN OXIDE.
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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) | 1963-07-26 | 1964-01-25 | 1964-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-07-26 | 1968-01-25 | 1968-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-07-26 | 1972-01-25 | 1972-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |