US2998368A
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Fuel element charging/discharging gear for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1956-06-11
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Granted: 1961-08-29
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Expires: 1976-06-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Long Everett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:44
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/16; G21C17/00; G21C17/02; G21C19/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A CHARGING GUIDE FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A MODERATOR STRUCTURE FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A BODY DEFINING A SYMMETRICAL ARRAY OF SIXTEEN PARALLEL CHANNELS IN THE FORM OF A SQUARE LATTICE, MEANS PROVIDING THREE POINT SUPPORT OF THE BODY AGAINST THE FACE OF A MODERATOR STRUCTURE, A CENTRAL ANNULUS ON SAID BODY FOR LOCATING THE BODY ON THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE, SLIDING KEYING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING WITH A SLOT IN THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE EXTENDING RADIALLY RELATIVE TO SAID RING, AND MEANS DEFINING A CENTRAL CHANNEL CO-AXIAL WITH SAID ANNULUS AND PENETRATING THROUGH THE BODY FOR FUEL ELEMENT CHARGING/DISCHARGING GEAR GIVING ACCESS TO SAID ARRAY OF CHANNELS AND FOR THE MOVEMENT OF A CONTROL ROD THROUGH SAID BODY.
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) | 1964-08-28 | 1965-02-27 | 1965-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-08-28 | 1969-02-27 | 1969-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-08-28 | 1973-02-27 | 1973-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |