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Method and apparatus for conducting a nuclear chain reaction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-08-29
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Granted: 1962-09-04
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Expires: 1965-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene P Wigner
- 👤 Leo A Ohlinger
- 👤 Gale J Young
- 👤 Alvin M Weinberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:38
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/24; G21C1/26; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A NUCLEAR FISSION CHAIN REACTING SYSTEM COMPRISING A REACTION TANK, A LIQUID SLURRY CONSISTING OF URANOUS MATERIAL IN A HEAVY WATER CONTAINING 0.04 TO 0.0025 ATOM OF U PER MOLECULAR OF D2O DISPOSED IN SAID TANK, THE SLURRY BEING THE ONLY ELEMENT OF THE SYSTEM CONTAINING MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY, SLURRY CIRCULATING MEANS IN SERIES FLOW RELATION WITH THE SLURRY IN SAID TANK, MEANS FOR FLOWING A COOLANT INTO HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID SLURRY CIRCULATING MEANS, MEANS FOR FLOWING SAID COOLANT INTO HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID TANK, AND DISCHARGE MEANS WITHDRAWING SAID COOLANT FOLLOWING HEATING THEREOF BY SAID SLURRY AND BY SAID TANK,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A NUCLEAR FISSION CHAIN REACTING SYSTEM COMPRISING A REACTION TANK, A LIQUID SLURRY CONSISTING OF URANOUS MATERIAL IN A HEAVY WATER CONTAINING 0.04 TO 0.0025 ATOM OF U PER MOLECULAR OF D2O DISPOSED IN SAID TANK, THE SLURRY BEING THE ONLY ELEMENT OF THE SYSTEM CONTAINING MATERIAL FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS OF THERMAL ENERGY, SLURRY CIRCULATING MEANS IN SERIES FLOW RELATION WITH THE SLURRY IN SAID TANK, MEANS FOR FLOWING A COOLANT INTO HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID SLURRY CIRCULATING MEANS, MEANS FOR FLOWING SAID COOLANT INTO HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID TANK, AND DISCHARGE MEANS WITHDRAWING SAID COOLANT FOLLOWING HEATING THEREOF BY SAID SLURRY AND BY SAID TANK,
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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) | 1965-09-03 | 1966-03-05 | 1966-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-09-03 | 1970-03-05 | 1970-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-09-03 | 1974-03-05 | 1974-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |