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Nuclear reactors
Assignee: The General Electric Company PLC
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Filing: 1956-07-26
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Granted: 1961-05-23
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Expires: 1976-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis William Eric
- 👤 Lindley Peter Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:06
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/10; G21C17/102; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/36; G21C3/38; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR OF THE KIND HAVING A CORE INCLUDING MODERATING MATERIAL AND PROVIDED WITH PASSAGES FOR THE FUEL ELEMENTS OF THE REACTOR, COOLING MEDIUM BEING ARRANGED TO FLOW THROUGH THE PASSAGES TO ABSTRACT HEAT FORM THE FUEL ELEMENTS, THAT IMPROVEMENT CONSTITUTING AN IMPROVED FUEL ELEMENT ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TUBULAR MEMBERS MOUNTED IN LINE IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PASSAGES AND SPACED FROM THE INSIDE WALL THEREOF, EACH TUBULAR MEMBER FORMING A LINING FOR PART OF THE LENGTH OF SAID PASSAGE AND COOPERATING WITH THE OTHER TUBULAR MEMBERS THEREIN TO FORM A FLOW CHANNEL FOR COOLING MEDIUM, AND PLURALITY OF FUEL ELEMENTS, EACH FUEL ELEMENT BEING HOUSED WITHIN AND SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS AND FORMING THEREWITH A REPLACEABLE UNIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR OF THE KIND HAVING A CORE INCLUDING MODERATING MATERIAL AND PROVIDED WITH PASSAGES FOR THE FUEL ELEMENTS OF THE REACTOR, COOLING MEDIUM BEING ARRANGED TO FLOW THROUGH THE PASSAGES TO ABSTRACT HEAT FORM THE FUEL ELEMENTS, THAT IMPROVEMENT CONSTITUTING AN IMPROVED FUEL ELEMENT ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TUBULAR MEMBERS MOUNTED IN LINE IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PASSAGES AND SPACED FROM THE INSIDE WALL THEREOF, EACH TUBULAR MEMBER FORMING A LINING FOR PART OF THE LENGTH OF SAID PASSAGE AND COOPERATING WITH THE OTHER TUBULAR MEMBERS THEREIN TO FORM A FLOW CHANNEL FOR COOLING MEDIUM, AND PLURALITY OF FUEL ELEMENTS, EACH FUEL ELEMENT BEING HOUSED WITHIN AND SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS AND FORMING THEREWITH A REPLACEABLE UNIT.
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) | 1964-05-22 | 1964-11-21 | 1965-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-05-22 | 1968-11-21 | 1969-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-05-22 | 1972-11-21 | 1973-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |