US3010825A
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Production of neutron source material
Assignee: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd AECL
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Filing: 1959-11-09
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Granted: 1961-11-28
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Expires: 1979-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gaetan G J Michand
- 👤 Richard R Boucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:52
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21G; G21G4/00; G21G4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING NEUTRON SOURCE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES MIXING PLUTONIUM DIOXIDE AND BERYLLIUM WHICH COMPRISES MIXING PLUTONIUM DIOXIDE AND BERYILIUM METAL IN PARTICLES SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN MINUS METAL IN PARTICLE SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN MINUS 200 MESH TO UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTE THE FORMER IN THE LATTER AND SINTERING THE MASS UNDER VACUUM AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE MELTING POINT OF THE PLUTONIUM BERYLLIUM ALLOY BELOW THE MELTING POINT OF THE PLUTONIUM BERYILIUM ALLOY FORMED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING NEUTRON SOURCE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES MIXING PLUTONIUM DIOXIDE AND BERYLLIUM WHICH COMPRISES MIXING PLUTONIUM DIOXIDE AND BERYILIUM METAL IN PARTICLES SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN MINUS METAL IN PARTICLE SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN MINUS 200 MESH TO UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTE THE FORMER IN THE LATTER AND SINTERING THE MASS UNDER VACUUM AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE MELTING POINT OF THE PLUTONIUM BERYLLIUM ALLOY BELOW THE MELTING POINT OF THE PLUTONIUM BERYILIUM ALLOY FORMED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-11-27 | 1965-05-29 | 1965-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-11-27 | 1969-05-29 | 1969-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-11-27 | 1973-05-29 | 1973-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |