US3049484A
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Apparatus for production of radioactive isotopes
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1957-11-01
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Granted: 1962-08-14
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Expires: 1977-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter H Zinn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:34
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/30; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
FOR USE IN A REACTOR, AN ISOTOPE PRODUCING REACTOR UNIT COMPRISING; SPACED SIDE WALLS; A PLURALITY OF FUEL PLATES RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS IN A SPACED PARALLEL RELATION FOR COMMUNICATION OF A COOLANT MODERATOR BETWEEN SAID FUEL PLATED, EACH OF SAID FUEL PLATED CONTAINING A MASS OF FISSILE MATERIAL, THE TOTAL MASS OF SAID FISSILE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN SAID FUEL PLATED BEING A NONCRITICAL MASS OF SAID FISSILE MATERIAL; AND A PLURALITY OF ABSORBER PLATES RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALL IN SPACED, PARALLEL RELATION AND INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FUEL PLATES, EACH OF SAID ABSORBER PLATES CONTAINING A MASS OF ABSORBER MATERIAL, THE TOTAL MASS OF SAID ABSORBER MATERIAL CONTAINED IN SAID ABSORBER PLATES AN ABSORP-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
FOR USE IN A REACTOR, AN ISOTOPE PRODUCING REACTOR UNIT COMPRISING; SPACED SIDE WALLS; A PLURALITY OF FUEL PLATES RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS IN A SPACED PARALLEL RELATION FOR COMMUNICATION OF A COOLANT MODERATOR BETWEEN SAID FUEL PLATED, EACH OF SAID FUEL PLATED CONTAINING A MASS OF FISSILE MATERIAL, THE TOTAL MASS OF SAID FISSILE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN SAID FUEL PLATED BEING A NONCRITICAL MASS OF SAID FISSILE MATERIAL; AND A PLURALITY OF ABSORBER PLATES RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALL IN SPACED, PARALLEL RELATION AND INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FUEL PLATES, EACH OF SAID ABSORBER PLATES CONTAINING A MASS OF ABSORBER MATERIAL, THE TOTAL MASS OF SAID ABSORBER MATERIAL CONTAINED IN SAID ABSORBER PLATES AN ABSORP-
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) | 1965-08-13 | 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 |