US3049481A
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Non-corrosive reactor fuel system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-25
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Granted: 1962-08-14
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Expires: 1980-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude C Herrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:31
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22C; C22C43/00; G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/24; G21C3/42; G21C3/44; G21C3/52; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/90; Y10S376/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
IN A HOMOGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR THE COMBINATION OF A TANTALUM CARBIDE COATED TANTALUM CONTAINER AND A LIQUID NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED THEREIN, SAID REACTOR FUEL SYSTEM CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF FROM 8 TO 12 ATOMIC PERCENT IRON, ABOUT 2 ATOMIC PERCENT CARBON, AND THE BALANCE PLUTONIUM, SAID CARBON BEING PRESENTED TO SELF HEAL THE TANTALUM CARBIDE COATING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
IN A HOMOGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR THE COMBINATION OF A TANTALUM CARBIDE COATED TANTALUM CONTAINER AND A LIQUID NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED THEREIN, SAID REACTOR FUEL SYSTEM CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF FROM 8 TO 12 ATOMIC PERCENT IRON, ABOUT 2 ATOMIC PERCENT CARBON, AND THE BALANCE PLUTONIUM, SAID CARBON BEING PRESENTED TO SELF HEAL THE TANTALUM CARBIDE COATING.
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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) | 1965-08-13 | 1966-02-12 | 1966-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-13 | 1970-02-12 | 1970-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-13 | 1974-02-12 | 1974-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |