US2990359A
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Fuel element support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-12-19
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Granted: 1961-06-27
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Expires: 1978-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Wyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:05
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/06; G21C3/12; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A NUCLEAR-FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING A FISSIONABLE CORE, A CORROSION-RESISTANT JACKET ENCLOSING THE CORE, AND TWO LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SETS OF SHORT LONGITUDINAL RADIALLY COLLAPSIBLE CORROSION-RESISTANT RIBS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER ABOUT THE JACKET, EACH RIB HAVING ITS END PORTIONS BONDED TO THE JACKET AND REGIONS INTERMEDIATE ITS END PORTIONS SPACED FROM THE JACKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A NUCLEAR-FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING A FISSIONABLE CORE, A CORROSION-RESISTANT JACKET ENCLOSING THE CORE, AND TWO LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SETS OF SHORT LONGITUDINAL RADIALLY COLLAPSIBLE CORROSION-RESISTANT RIBS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER ABOUT THE JACKET, EACH RIB HAVING ITS END PORTIONS BONDED TO THE JACKET AND REGIONS INTERMEDIATE ITS END PORTIONS SPACED FROM THE JACKET.
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) | 1964-06-26 | 1964-12-26 | 1965-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-06-26 | 1968-12-26 | 1969-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-06-26 | 1972-12-26 | 1973-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |