US3058900A
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Transfer mechanism for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1956-09-21
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Granted: 1962-10-16
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Expires: 1976-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frisch Erling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:58
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/12; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A TRANSFER MECHANISM THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A TUBULAR CONDUIT HAVING A LOADDING AND UNLOADING APERATURE ADJACENT EACH END THEREOF; A TUBULAR CARRIER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CONDUIT FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID CONDUIT, SAID CARRIER HAVING AN APERTURE DISPOSED THEREIN TO COINCIDE WITH SAID CONDUIT APERATURES RESPECTIVELY AT THE LIMITS OF SAID MOVEMENT; AT LEAST ONE VALVE SLEEVE MOUNTED ON SAID CONDUIT, SAID SLEEVE BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT ONE OF SAID CONDUIT APERTURES; MEANS FOR MOVING VALVE SLEEVE TO A POSITION OF CLOSING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID ONE CONDUIT APERTURE; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARIER THROUGH SAID CONDUIT; AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH AN END OF SAID CONDUIT FOR RADIALLY ALIGNING SAID CARRIER RELATIVE TO SAID CONDUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN A TRANSFER MECHANISM THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A TUBULAR CONDUIT HAVING A LOADDING AND UNLOADING APERATURE ADJACENT EACH END THEREOF; A TUBULAR CARRIER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CONDUIT FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID CONDUIT, SAID CARRIER HAVING AN APERTURE DISPOSED THEREIN TO COINCIDE WITH SAID CONDUIT APERATURES RESPECTIVELY AT THE LIMITS OF SAID MOVEMENT; AT LEAST ONE VALVE SLEEVE MOUNTED ON SAID CONDUIT, SAID SLEEVE BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT ONE OF SAID CONDUIT APERTURES; MEANS FOR MOVING VALVE SLEEVE TO A POSITION OF CLOSING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID ONE CONDUIT APERTURE; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARIER THROUGH SAID CONDUIT; AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH AN END OF SAID CONDUIT FOR RADIALLY ALIGNING SAID CARRIER RELATIVE TO SAID CONDUIT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A TRANSFER MECHANISM THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR CONDUIT HAVING A LOADING AND UNLOADING APERTURE ADJACENT AN END THEREOF, A TUBULAR CARRIER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CONDUIT FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID CARRIER HAIVNG AN APERTURE DISPOSED THEREIN TO COINCIDE WITH SAID CONDUIT END, A VALVE TION OF SAID CARRIER ADJACENT SAID CONDUIT END, A VALVE SLEEVE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SURROUNDING A PORTION OF SAID CONDUIT, SAID SLEEVE BEING DISPOSABLE ADJACENT SAID CONDUIT APERTURE, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID VLVE SLEEVE TO A POSITION OF CLOSING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CONDUIT APERTURE, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER THROUGH SAID CONDUIT, AND MEANS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING SAID CARRIER AT A POSITION THEREOF ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A TRANSFER MECHANISM THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR CONDUIT HAVING A LOADING AND UNLOADING APERTURE ADJACENT AN END THEREOF, A TUBULAR CARRIER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CONDUIT FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID CARRIER HAIVNG AN APERTURE DISPOSED THEREIN TO COINCIDE WITH SAID CONDUIT END, A VALVE TION OF SAID CARRIER ADJACENT SAID CONDUIT END, A VALVE SLEEVE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SURROUNDING A PORTION OF SAID CONDUIT, SAID SLEEVE BEING DISPOSABLE ADJACENT SAID CONDUIT APERTURE, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID VLVE SLEEVE TO A POSITION OF CLOSING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CONDUIT APERTURE, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER THROUGH SAID CONDUIT, AND MEANS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING SAID CARRIER AT A POSITION THEREOF ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT.
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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) | 1965-10-15 | 1966-04-16 | 1966-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-10-15 | 1970-04-16 | 1970-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-10-15 | 1974-04-16 | 1974-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |