US2970097A
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Nuclear reactors including horizontal graphite bars
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1956-06-12
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Granted: 1961-01-31
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Expires: 1976-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Correc Lazare Henri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:56
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/10; G21C5/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHICH INCLUDES A GRAPHITE BLOCK FORMED BY A PLURALITY OF JUXTAPOSED CONTIGUOUS PARALLEL ROWS OF HORIZONTAL GRAPHITE BARS DISPOSED END TO END IN PAIRS WHICH ARE IN LINE WITH ONE ANOTHER, WITH AN INTERVAL BETWEEN THEIR ADJACENT ENDS, SAID ROWS FORMING THE BLOCK, ALL THE INTERVALS IN SAID PAIRS OF ROWS OF BARS BEING IN REGISTER SO AS TO FORM A VERTICAL GAP EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY TO SAID BLOCK, SAID BLOCK BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTAL CHANNELS PARALLEL TO SAID ROWS OF BARS FOR HOUSING SLUGS OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, SAID REACTOR FURTHER INCLUDING A SHIELDING STRUCTURE FIXED TO THE GROUND SURROUNDING SAID GRAPHITE BLOCK, A PLU-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHICH INCLUDES A GRAPHITE BLOCK FORMED BY A PLURALITY OF JUXTAPOSED CONTIGUOUS PARALLEL ROWS OF HORIZONTAL GRAPHITE BARS DISPOSED END TO END IN PAIRS WHICH ARE IN LINE WITH ONE ANOTHER, WITH AN INTERVAL BETWEEN THEIR ADJACENT ENDS, SAID ROWS FORMING THE BLOCK, ALL THE INTERVALS IN SAID PAIRS OF ROWS OF BARS BEING IN REGISTER SO AS TO FORM A VERTICAL GAP EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY TO SAID BLOCK, SAID BLOCK BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTAL CHANNELS PARALLEL TO SAID ROWS OF BARS FOR HOUSING SLUGS OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, SAID REACTOR FURTHER INCLUDING A SHIELDING STRUCTURE FIXED TO THE GROUND SURROUNDING SAID GRAPHITE BLOCK, A PLU-
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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) | 1964-01-31 | 1964-08-01 | 1965-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-01-31 | 1968-08-01 | 1969-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-01-31 | 1972-08-01 | 1973-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |