US2984613A
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Fuel element for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-04-09
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Granted: 1961-05-16
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Expires: 1979-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Bassett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:22
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT, A TUBULAR HOUSING, FISSIONABLE FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND DEFINING A CENTRAL OPENING, AND A BURNABLE POISON ELEMENT EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, THE MEDIAL PORTION OF SAID ELEMENT CONTAINING MORE POISON MATERIAL THAN THE END PORTIONS THEREOF TO PROVIDE MORE UNIFORM BURNUP OF THE FISSIONABLE MATERIAL AND LONGER REACTIVITY LIFE, SAID POISON ELEMENT COMPRISING A LENGTH OF TUBING PROVIDED WITH RADIAL APERTURES THROUGHOUT IT LENGTH, SAID APERTURES BEING FORMED AND ARRANGED TO PROVIDE MORE POISON MATERIAL AT THE MEDIAL PORTION OF THE POISON ELEMENT THAN AT THE END PORTIONS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT, A TUBULAR HOUSING, FISSIONABLE FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND DEFINING A CENTRAL OPENING, AND A BURNABLE POISON ELEMENT EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, THE MEDIAL PORTION OF SAID ELEMENT CONTAINING MORE POISON MATERIAL THAN THE END PORTIONS THEREOF TO PROVIDE MORE UNIFORM BURNUP OF THE FISSIONABLE MATERIAL AND LONGER REACTIVITY LIFE, SAID POISON ELEMENT COMPRISING A LENGTH OF TUBING PROVIDED WITH RADIAL APERTURES THROUGHOUT IT LENGTH, SAID APERTURES BEING FORMED AND ARRANGED TO PROVIDE MORE POISON MATERIAL AT THE MEDIAL PORTION OF THE POISON ELEMENT THAN AT THE END PORTIONS THEREOF.
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) | 1964-05-15 | 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 |