US3042598A
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Shielded thorium fuel element
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1962-07-03
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell L Crowther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:14
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHICH COMPRISES AN INNER FERTILE PORTION COMPRISING TH232 WHICH IS CONVERTED AT LEAST IN PART TO U233 BY NEUTRON IRRADIATION, AND AN OUTER PORTION COMPRISING A NEUTRON SHIELD MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF NP237 NP238, AND AM241 AND HAVING STRONG NEUTRON RESONANCES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHICH COMPRISES AN INNER FERTILE PORTION COMPRISING TH232 WHICH IS CONVERTED AT LEAST IN PART TO U233 BY NEUTRON IRRADIATION, AND AN OUTER PORTION COMPRISING A NEUTRON SHIELD MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF NP237 NP238, AND AM241 AND HAVING STRONG NEUTRON RESONANCES
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) | 1965-07-02 | 1966-01-01 | 1966-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-02 | 1970-01-01 | 1970-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-02 | 1974-01-01 | 1974-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |