US2982712A
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Boiler-superheater reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-08-08
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Granted: 1961-05-02
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Expires: 1978-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P Heckman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/082; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/22; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/04; G21D5/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, A CORE, A FIRST PLENUM DISPOSED ABOVE SAID CORE AND A SECOND PLENUM DISPOSED BELOW SAID CORE, SAID CORE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SPACED TUBULAR FUEL ELEMENT TRAINS CONTAINING MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY THERMAL NEUTRONS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES THERETHROUGH TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INTERIORS OF SAID TRAINS AND THE SPACES THEREBETWEEN,, EACH OF SAID TRAINS BEING OPEN AT ITS UPPER END TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST PLENUM AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TRAIN AND HAVING A CONTROLLABLE GATE AT THE BOTTOM END, A PLATE SEALING THE FIRST PLENUM FROM THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, A CORE, A FIRST PLENUM DISPOSED ABOVE SAID CORE AND A SECOND PLENUM DISPOSED BELOW SAID CORE, SAID CORE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SPACED TUBULAR FUEL ELEMENT TRAINS CONTAINING MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY THERMAL NEUTRONS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES THERETHROUGH TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INTERIORS OF SAID TRAINS AND THE SPACES THEREBETWEEN,, EACH OF SAID TRAINS BEING OPEN AT ITS UPPER END TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST PLENUM AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TRAIN AND HAVING A CONTROLLABLE GATE AT THE BOTTOM END, A PLATE SEALING THE FIRST PLENUM FROM THE
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) | 1964-05-01 | 1964-10-31 | 1965-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-05-01 | 1968-10-31 | 1969-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-05-01 | 1972-10-31 | 1973-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |