US2963361A
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Separation of uranium from zirconium-uranium alloy
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1958-08-26
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Granted: 1960-12-06
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Expires: 1978-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Teitel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:59
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B60/00; C22B60/02; C22B60/0204; C22B60/0213; C22B5/00; C22B5/02; C22B5/04; C22B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
THE PYROMETALLURGICAL METHOD OF EXTRACTING URANIUM FROM A ZIRCONIUM-URANIUM ALLOY COMPRISING CONTACTING THE SAID ALLOY AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 660 TO 1000*C. WITH AN AMOUNT OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM METAL AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF THE ZIRCONIUM-URANIUM ALLOY WHEREBY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
THE PYROMETALLURGICAL METHOD OF EXTRACTING URANIUM FROM A ZIRCONIUM-URANIUM ALLOY COMPRISING CONTACTING THE SAID ALLOY AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 660 TO 1000*C. WITH AN AMOUNT OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM METAL AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF THE ZIRCONIUM-URANIUM ALLOY WHEREBY
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1963-12-06 | 1964-06-06 | 1964-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-12-06 | 1968-06-06 | 1968-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-12-06 | 1972-06-06 | 1972-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |