US3049486A
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Nuclear reactor fuel-breeder fuel element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-01-09
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Granted: 1962-08-14
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Expires: 1979-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edwin L Currier
- 👤 John H Nicklas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:46
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/18; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A PLATE TYPE FUEL ELEMENT FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS, COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELONGATED FUEL PLATED OF WEDGE-SHAPE SECTION CONSISTING OF A MATRIX OF FERTILE BREEDER METAL AND FISSIONABLE URANIUM OXIDE PARTICLES DISPERSED THROUGHOUT SAID MATRIX, A TUBULAAR HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID PLATES, AND A LAYER OF POWDERED BERYLLIUM OXIDE BETWEEN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A PLATE TYPE FUEL ELEMENT FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS, COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELONGATED FUEL PLATED OF WEDGE-SHAPE SECTION CONSISTING OF A MATRIX OF FERTILE BREEDER METAL AND FISSIONABLE URANIUM OXIDE PARTICLES DISPERSED THROUGHOUT SAID MATRIX, A TUBULAAR HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID PLATES, AND A LAYER OF POWDERED BERYLLIUM OXIDE BETWEEN
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) | 1965-08-13 | 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 |