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Nuclear fuel elements having an autogenous matrix and method of making the same
Assignee: Rnb Corp
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Filing: 1959-04-07
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Granted: 1962-04-03
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Expires: 1979-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence I Justheim
- 👤 Morgan G Huntington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:24
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/28; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF FERTILE AND FISSIONABLE FUEL FRAGMENTS ENCLOSED WITHIN CELLS IN A MATRIX OF GRAPHITIZED COKE, EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING WALLS COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID FUEL FRAGMENTS AND EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING A VOLUME GREATER THAN THE VOLUME OF THE FUEL FRAGMENT, SAID VOLUME BEING SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE A VOID SPACE BETWEEN SAID WALLS AND SAID ENCLOSED FRAGMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF FERTILE AND FISSIONABLE FUEL FRAGMENTS ENCLOSED WITHIN CELLS IN A MATRIX OF GRAPHITIZED COKE, EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING WALLS COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID FUEL FRAGMENTS AND EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING A VOLUME GREATER THAN THE VOLUME OF THE FUEL FRAGMENT, SAID VOLUME BEING SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE A VOID SPACE BETWEEN SAID WALLS AND SAID ENCLOSED FRAGMENTS.
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) | 1965-04-02 | 1965-10-02 | 1966-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-04-02 | 1969-10-02 | 1970-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-04-02 | 1973-10-02 | 1974-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |