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US3046212A
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Nuclear reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-04-14
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Granted: 1962-07-24
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Expires: 1979-04-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cleve R Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/22; G21C7/00; G21C7/30; G21D; G21D3/00; G21D3/08; G21D3/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL PRESSURE VESSEL, AN ACTIVE PORTION ENCLOSED BY A CAGE FORMED OF AN INNER CYLINDDRICAL SHELL HAVING A FUNNEL-SHAPED PORTION ON THE LOWER END THEREOF, AND UPPER AND LOWER HORIZONTAL GRATINGS, PELLETS OF THERMAL-NEUTRON-FISSIONABLE MATERIAL CLAD IN A CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL DISPOSED IN A LIQUID MODERATOR IN SAID ACTIVE PORTION, AN INLET LINE FOR MODERATOR PENERATING THE BOTTOM OF THE PRESSURE VESSEL, AND TERMINATING IN A NOZZEL JUST BELOW THE CENTER OF THE LOWER GRATING, AN OUTLET LINE FOR MODERATOR AT THE TOP OF THE PRESSURE VESSEL, MEANS FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING FUEL PELLETS TO THE ACTIVE PORTION OF THE REACTOR, AND VARIABLE PUMPING MEAND FOR VARYING THE FLOW OF MODERATOR UPWARDLY THROUGH THE REACTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL PRESSURE VESSEL, AN ACTIVE PORTION ENCLOSED BY A CAGE FORMED OF AN INNER CYLINDDRICAL SHELL HAVING A FUNNEL-SHAPED PORTION ON THE LOWER END THEREOF, AND UPPER AND LOWER HORIZONTAL GRATINGS, PELLETS OF THERMAL-NEUTRON-FISSIONABLE MATERIAL CLAD IN A CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL DISPOSED IN A LIQUID MODERATOR IN SAID ACTIVE PORTION, AN INLET LINE FOR MODERATOR PENERATING THE BOTTOM OF THE PRESSURE VESSEL, AND TERMINATING IN A NOZZEL JUST BELOW THE CENTER OF THE LOWER GRATING, AN OUTLET LINE FOR MODERATOR AT THE TOP OF THE PRESSURE VESSEL, MEANS FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING FUEL PELLETS TO THE ACTIVE PORTION OF THE REACTOR, AND VARIABLE PUMPING MEAND FOR VARYING THE FLOW OF MODERATOR UPWARDLY THROUGH THE REACTOR.
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) | 1965-07-23 | 1966-01-22 | 1966-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-23 | 1970-01-22 | 1970-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-23 | 1974-01-22 | 1974-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |