US2984609A
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Telescoping fuel element assembly for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Allis Chalmers Corp
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Filing: 1957-05-06
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Granted: 1961-05-16
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Expires: 1977-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Dickson
- 👤 Loeb Ernest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:32
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C13/00; G21C13/02; G21C19/06; G21C19/20; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A TELESCOPING FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, ONE END SECTION FORMING AN OUTER SHIELD PLUG, ANOTHER END SECTION CONTAINING A FUEL ELEMENT, AN INTERMEDIATE SECTION SUPPORTED BY AND IN TELESCOPING RELATION WITH SAID OUTER SHIELD PLUG, SAID FUEL ELEMENT CONTAINING SECTION BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION IN A PREDETERMINED TELESCOPIC RELATIONSHIP TO SAID OUTER SHIELD PLUG, MEANS FOR DISENGAGING SAID LOCKING MEANS AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION IN TELESCOPING RELATION WITH SAID OUTER SHIELD PLUG AND REMOVING SAID ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A TELESCOPING FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, ONE END SECTION FORMING AN OUTER SHIELD PLUG, ANOTHER END SECTION CONTAINING A FUEL ELEMENT, AN INTERMEDIATE SECTION SUPPORTED BY AND IN TELESCOPING RELATION WITH SAID OUTER SHIELD PLUG, SAID FUEL ELEMENT CONTAINING SECTION BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION IN A PREDETERMINED TELESCOPIC RELATIONSHIP TO SAID OUTER SHIELD PLUG, MEANS FOR DISENGAGING SAID LOCKING MEANS AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION IN TELESCOPING RELATION WITH SAID OUTER SHIELD PLUG AND REMOVING SAID ASSEMBLY.
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) | 1964-05-15 | 1964-11-14 | 1965-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-05-15 | 1968-11-14 | 1969-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-05-15 | 1972-11-14 | 1973-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |