US2992176A
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Pool type nuclear reactor
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1957-03-25
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Granted: 1961-07-11
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Expires: 1977-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl E Schoessow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:06
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/14; G21C15/00; G21C15/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A POOL TYPE NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY DISPOSED FUEL PLATE ASSEMBLIES ARRANGED AS A CORE SUSPENDED IN A POOL OF WATER AND A FORCED CIRCULATION COOLING WATER INLET AND OUTLET FROM SAID POOL, A MOVABLE SUCTION HEADER IN SAID POOL ATTACHED TO SAID OUTLET AND ARRANGED TO WITHDRAW WATER FROM THE POOL THERETHROUGH, SAID HEADER MOUNTED ON SAID OUTLET AND POSITIONABLE AT FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, SAID FIRST POSITION HAVING THE HEADER COUPLED TO SAID CORE FOR CAUSING THE FORCED FLOW OF WATER THERETHROUGH, SAID SECOND POSITION HAVING SAID HEADER SPACED FROM SAID CORE TO ALLOW NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLING OF CORE BY THE POOL WATER, MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID HEADER IN BOTH POSITIONS INCLUDING A POSITIONING BAR DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A POOL TYPE NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY DISPOSED FUEL PLATE ASSEMBLIES ARRANGED AS A CORE SUSPENDED IN A POOL OF WATER AND A FORCED CIRCULATION COOLING WATER INLET AND OUTLET FROM SAID POOL, A MOVABLE SUCTION HEADER IN SAID POOL ATTACHED TO SAID OUTLET AND ARRANGED TO WITHDRAW WATER FROM THE POOL THERETHROUGH, SAID HEADER MOUNTED ON SAID OUTLET AND POSITIONABLE AT FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, SAID FIRST POSITION HAVING THE HEADER COUPLED TO SAID CORE FOR CAUSING THE FORCED FLOW OF WATER THERETHROUGH, SAID SECOND POSITION HAVING SAID HEADER SPACED FROM SAID CORE TO ALLOW NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLING OF CORE BY THE POOL WATER, MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID HEADER IN BOTH POSITIONS INCLUDING A POSITIONING BAR DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID
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) | 1964-07-10 | 1965-01-09 | 1965-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-07-10 | 1969-01-09 | 1969-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-07-10 | 1973-01-09 | 1973-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |