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Non-corrosive plutonium fuel systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-08
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Granted: 1962-10-23
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Expires: 1980-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S Coffinberry
- 👤 James T Waber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:00
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22C; C22C43/00; C23; C23C; C23C10/00; C23C10/18; C23C10/20; C23C10/22; C23F; C23F11/00; G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; 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
68 words
IN A NUCLEAR FISSION REACTION UTILIZING A LIQUID FUEL CONTAINING PLUTONIUM AS THE FISSILE ELEMENT AND A TANTALUM CONTAINER FOR SAID FUEL, THE COMBINATION WITH SAID FUEL OF AN ADDITIVE CONSISTING OF CARBON AND SILICON WHICH ADDITIVE REACTS WITH THE TANTALUM CONTAINER SURFACE MATERIAL TO FORM A COATING THAT IS SELF-HEALING AND THE SAID ADDITIVE CONTAINS AT LEAST 500 PARTS OF SILICON PER MILLION PARTS OF SAID FUEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
IN A NUCLEAR FISSION REACTION UTILIZING A LIQUID FUEL CONTAINING PLUTONIUM AS THE FISSILE ELEMENT AND A TANTALUM CONTAINER FOR SAID FUEL, THE COMBINATION WITH SAID FUEL OF AN ADDITIVE CONSISTING OF CARBON AND SILICON WHICH ADDITIVE REACTS WITH THE TANTALUM CONTAINER SURFACE MATERIAL TO FORM A COATING THAT IS SELF-HEALING AND THE SAID ADDITIVE CONTAINS AT LEAST 500 PARTS OF SILICON PER MILLION PARTS OF SAID FUEL.
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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) | 1965-10-22 | 1966-04-23 | 1966-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-10-22 | 1970-04-23 | 1970-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-10-22 | 1974-04-23 | 1974-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |