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Plutonium alloys containing controlled amounts of plutonium allotropes obtained by application of high pressures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-18
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Granted: 1962-07-10
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Expires: 1980-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reed O Elliott
- 👤 Jr Karl A Gschneidner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:57
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22C; C22C43/00; G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/60; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/90; Y10S376/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING STABILIZED PLUTONIUM ALLOYS HAVING A MIXTURE OF ALLOTROPES CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ALPHA AND DELTA AND THEREBY OBTAINING IN SUCH ALLOYS HARDNESS, POSITIVE COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION, AND DENSITY WHICH ARE INTERMEDIATE THOSE OF UNDILUTED DELTA PHASE AND UNDILUTED ALPHA PHASE PLUTONIUM. CHARACTERIZED BY COMPRESSING SAID ALLOY TO AT LEAST A PRESSURE WHICH PRODUCES RAPID INCREASE IN DENSITY WITH A NEGLIGIBLE INCREASE IN PRESSURE, SAID ALLOYS COMPRISING BINARY ALLOYS OF PLUTONIUM CON-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING STABILIZED PLUTONIUM ALLOYS HAVING A MIXTURE OF ALLOTROPES CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ALPHA AND DELTA AND THEREBY OBTAINING IN SUCH ALLOYS HARDNESS, POSITIVE COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION, AND DENSITY WHICH ARE INTERMEDIATE THOSE OF UNDILUTED DELTA PHASE AND UNDILUTED ALPHA PHASE PLUTONIUM. CHARACTERIZED BY COMPRESSING SAID ALLOY TO AT LEAST A PRESSURE WHICH PRODUCES RAPID INCREASE IN DENSITY WITH A NEGLIGIBLE INCREASE IN PRESSURE, SAID ALLOYS COMPRISING BINARY ALLOYS OF PLUTONIUM CON-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-07-09 | 1966-01-08 | 1966-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-09 | 1970-01-08 | 1970-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-09 | 1974-01-08 | 1974-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |