US2956000A
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Fuel elements for nuclear reactor
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1956-04-30
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Granted: 1960-10-11
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Expires: 1976-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kendall James William
- 👤 Tottle Charles Ronald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:43
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/06; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; G21C3/28; G21C9/00; G21C9/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/922; Y10S428/9335; Y10S428/939; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12493; Y10T428/12771; Y10T428/12778; Y10T428/12806; Y10T428/12812; Y10T428/12986
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A FUEL CONTENT OF TUBULAR FORM CONTAINED BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER TUBULAR SHEATHS, THE INNER SHEATH BEING FORMED OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL FORM THAT OF THE OUTER SHEATH SO AS TO COLLAPSE AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN THE OUTER SHEATH TO DISCHARGE UNDER GRAVITY AT LEAST SOME OF THE FUEL CONTENT ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE OUTER SHEATH WHEN PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS ARE EXCEEDED IN THE ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A FUEL CONTENT OF TUBULAR FORM CONTAINED BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER TUBULAR SHEATHS, THE INNER SHEATH BEING FORMED OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL FORM THAT OF THE OUTER SHEATH SO AS TO COLLAPSE AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN THE OUTER SHEATH TO DISCHARGE UNDER GRAVITY AT LEAST SOME OF THE FUEL CONTENT ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE OUTER SHEATH WHEN PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS ARE EXCEEDED IN THE ELEMENT.
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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) | 1963-10-11 | 1964-04-11 | 1964-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-10-11 | 1968-04-11 | 1968-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-10-11 | 1972-04-11 | 1972-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |