US2978398A
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Neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-11-28
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Granted: 1961-04-04
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Expires: 1965-11-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert E Metcalf
- 👤 Henry W Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:45
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/10; G21C1/12; G21C15/00; G21C15/02; G21C15/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A BODY OF MODERATOR HAVING MEMBERS CONTAINING THERMAL NEUTRON FISSIONABLE MATERIAL THEREIN AND BEING OF SUCH SIZE AND CONGIGURATION AS TO UNDERGO A NEUTRONIC CHAIN REACTION, THE IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION WHEREIN THERE ARE PROVIDED ELONGATED MEMBERS OF MATERIAL OF HIGHER HEAT CONDUCTIVITY THAN SAID FISSIONABLE MEMBERS SURROUNDING SAID FISSIONABLE MEMBERS AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE ACTIVE PORTION OF THE REACTOR, AND MEANS FOR FLOWING A FLUID COOLANT IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH ONLY THE EXTENDING ENDS OF SAID HEAT-CONDUCTIVE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING A BODY OF MODERATOR HAVING MEMBERS CONTAINING THERMAL NEUTRON FISSIONABLE MATERIAL THEREIN AND BEING OF SUCH SIZE AND CONGIGURATION AS TO UNDERGO A NEUTRONIC CHAIN REACTION, THE IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION WHEREIN THERE ARE PROVIDED ELONGATED MEMBERS OF MATERIAL OF HIGHER HEAT CONDUCTIVITY THAN SAID FISSIONABLE MEMBERS SURROUNDING SAID FISSIONABLE MEMBERS AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE ACTIVE PORTION OF THE REACTOR, AND MEANS FOR FLOWING A FLUID COOLANT IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH ONLY THE EXTENDING ENDS OF SAID HEAT-CONDUCTIVE MEMBERS.
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) | 1964-04-03 | 1964-10-03 | 1965-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-04-03 | 1968-10-03 | 1969-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-04-03 | 1972-10-03 | 1973-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |