US2951023A
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Method of producing u233
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-06-12
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Granted: 1960-08-30
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Expires: 1965-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn T Seaborg
- 👤 Raymond W Stoughton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:12
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/02; G21G; G21G1/00; G21G1/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING U233 COMPRISING HEATING A BODY OF THORIUM CARBONATE TO AT LEAST APPROXIMATELY 200* C. UNTIL SAID BODY ATTAINS A CONSTANT WEIGHT, COMPRESSING SAID BODY INTO PELLET HAVING A DENSITY OF AT LEAST 2.6 GMS./CC. AND ENCLOSING THE PELLET IN A SEALED CONTAINER, PLACING SAID PELLET IN A ZONE ADJACENT THE ACTIVE PORTION OF A THERMAL NUCLEAR REACTOR, OPERATING SAID REACTOR TO PROVIDE A FLUX OF NEUTRONS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH HAVE AN ENERGY OF BELOW MEV., AND TERMINATING THE REACTION BEFORE THE RATIO OF U233 TO T232 IS ABOUT ONE TO ONE HUNDRED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING U233 COMPRISING HEATING A BODY OF THORIUM CARBONATE TO AT LEAST APPROXIMATELY 200* C. UNTIL SAID BODY ATTAINS A CONSTANT WEIGHT, COMPRESSING SAID BODY INTO PELLET HAVING A DENSITY OF AT LEAST 2.6 GMS./CC. AND ENCLOSING THE PELLET IN A SEALED CONTAINER, PLACING SAID PELLET IN A ZONE ADJACENT THE ACTIVE PORTION OF A THERMAL NUCLEAR REACTOR, OPERATING SAID REACTOR TO PROVIDE A FLUX OF NEUTRONS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH HAVE AN ENERGY OF BELOW MEV., AND TERMINATING THE REACTION BEFORE THE RATIO OF U233 TO T232 IS ABOUT ONE TO ONE HUNDRED
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) | 1963-08-30 | 1964-02-29 | 1964-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-08-30 | 1968-02-29 | 1968-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-08-30 | 1972-02-29 | 1972-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |