US2983660A
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Fabrication of tube type fuel element for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-02-04
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Granted: 1961-05-09
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Expires: 1979-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Loeb Ernest
- 👤 John H Nicklas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C21/00; G21C21/02; G21C21/06; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C3/36; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD OF FABRICATING A FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING A FISSIONABLE MATERIAL CONTAINING POWDER IN THE ANNULAR VOLUME BETWEEN TWO TUBES, COMPACTING SAID POWDER TO A FIRST DENSITY, SEALING SAID ANNULAR VOLUME, AND SWAGGING THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE INSIDE TUBE TO EXPAND THE DIAMETER OF SAID INNER TUBE AND FURTHER COMPACT SAID POWDER IN SAID ANNULAR VOLUME TO RAISE THE DENSITY OF SAID POWDER AND RETAIN SUBSTANTIALLY MALLEABLE WALL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD OF FABRICATING A FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING A FISSIONABLE MATERIAL CONTAINING POWDER IN THE ANNULAR VOLUME BETWEEN TWO TUBES, COMPACTING SAID POWDER TO A FIRST DENSITY, SEALING SAID ANNULAR VOLUME, AND SWAGGING THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE INSIDE TUBE TO EXPAND THE DIAMETER OF SAID INNER TUBE AND FURTHER COMPACT SAID POWDER IN SAID ANNULAR VOLUME TO RAISE THE DENSITY OF SAID POWDER AND RETAIN SUBSTANTIALLY MALLEABLE WALL MEMBERS.
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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) | 1964-05-08 | 1964-11-07 | 1965-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-05-08 | 1968-11-07 | 1969-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-05-08 | 1972-11-07 | 1973-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |