US3036966A
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Manipulating apparatus
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1959-08-17
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Granted: 1962-05-29
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Expires: 1979-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Flem Leon Le
- 👤 Jouin Jacques
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:02
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F7/00; G21F7/005; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/30; G21C1/303; G21C19/00; G21C19/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING CAPSULES HOUSED IN ALIGNED CAVITIES IN A BLOCK OF MODERATING MATERIAL WHICH IS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO AN IRRITATION CHANNEL OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, COMPRISING A MEMBER OF PROTECTING MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH A CHANNEL, A SLIDER IN SAID LATTER CHANNEL, MEANS SECURING THE BLOCK OF MODERATING MATERIAL ON THIS SLIDER AT A PEDETERMINED POSITION, AN UNLOADING PIPE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER AND A COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER AND A TRANSFER COMPARTMENT HAVING CAVITIES COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER AND ALIGNED IN A MANNER CORRESPONDING TO THOSE IN THE BLOCK OF MODERATING MATERIAL, MEANS DISPLACING THE SLIDER ALONG THE CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER IN ORDER TO ALTER THE POSITION OF THE CAVITIES IN THE BLOCK RELATIVE TO THE LOADING AND UNLOADING PIPES AND THE CAVITIES IN THE TRANSFER COMPARTMENT SO AS TO SELECTIVELY BRING AT LEAST ONE OF THE CAVITIES INTO A CHOSEN POSITION OPPOSITE AT LEAST ONE OF THE LOADING PIPE, THE UNLOADING PIPE AND THE CAVITIES IN THE TRANSFER COMPARTMENT AND MEANS SELECTIVELY EXTRACTING CAPSULES LOCATED IN THE CAVITIES OF THE BLOCK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING CAPSULES HOUSED IN ALIGNED CAVITIES IN A BLOCK OF MODERATING MATERIAL WHICH IS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO AN IRRITATION CHANNEL OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, COMPRISING A MEMBER OF PROTECTING MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH A CHANNEL, A SLIDER IN SAID LATTER CHANNEL, MEANS SECURING THE BLOCK OF MODERATING MATERIAL ON THIS SLIDER AT A PEDETERMINED POSITION, AN UNLOADING PIPE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER AND A COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER AND A TRANSFER COMPARTMENT HAVING CAVITIES COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER AND ALIGNED IN A MANNER CORRESPONDING TO THOSE IN THE BLOCK OF MODERATING MATERIAL, MEANS DISPLACING THE SLIDER ALONG THE CHANNEL IN SAID MEMBER IN ORDER TO ALTER THE POSITION OF THE CAVITIES IN THE BLOCK RELATIVE TO THE LOADING AND UNLOADING PIPES AND THE CAVITIES IN THE TRANSFER COMPARTMENT SO AS TO SELECTIVELY BRING AT LEAST ONE OF THE CAVITIES INTO A CHOSEN POSITION OPPOSITE AT LEAST ONE OF THE LOADING PIPE, THE UNLOADING PIPE AND THE CAVITIES IN THE TRANSFER COMPARTMENT AND MEANS SELECTIVELY EXTRACTING CAPSULES LOCATED IN THE CAVITIES OF THE BLOCK.
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) | 1965-05-28 | 1965-11-27 | 1966-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-05-28 | 1969-11-27 | 1970-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-05-28 | 1973-11-27 | 1974-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |