US3024181A
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Fuel element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-30
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Granted: 1962-03-06
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Expires: 1979-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Howard
- 👤 Jack C Bokros
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:36
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/36; G21C3/02; G21C3/28; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR OPERATION AT TEMPERATURE OVER ABOUT 1500*F. IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, COMPRISING A BODY OF GRAPHITE, A PASSAGEWAY IN SAID GRAPHITE, AND A NUCLEAR FUEL BODY, SAID FUEL BODY BEING SUPPORTED IN SAID PASSAGEWAY, SAID FUEL BODY BEING CLAD IN A CONTINUOUS, THIN METALLIC SHEARTH LESS THAN .02 INCH IN THICKNESS OF A METAL COMPRISING NICKEL CONTAINING BETWEEN ABOUT 28 AND 33 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF COPPER, SAID FUEL BIDY AND CLADING BEING ADAPTED TO FIT IN CLOSE TOLERANCE WITH AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID PASSAGEWAY WITHIN SAID BODY OF GRAPHITE.
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) | 1965-03-05 | 1965-09-04 | 1966-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-03-05 | 1969-09-04 | 1970-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-03-05 | 1973-09-04 | 1974-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |