US3066088A
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Nuclear steam generator
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1956-04-06
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Granted: 1962-11-27
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Expires: 1976-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert U Blaser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:15
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C15/00; G21C15/24; G21C15/26; F; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/02; F22B1/16; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN A NUCLEAR STEAM GENERATOR, WALLS DEFINING A PRESSURE VESSEL, MEANS FOR TRANSVERSELY DIVIDING THE INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL INTO AN UPPER CHAMBER AND A LOWER CHAMBER, MEANS FORMING A STREAM OUTLET FROM THE UPPER CHAMBER, A BODY OF WATER COOLED FISSILE FUEL OPERABLY ARRANGED TO FISSION IN SAID LOWER CHAMBER, MECHANICAL STEAM-WATER SEPARATION MEANS ARRANGED WITHIN SAID VESSEL TO RECEIVE A STEAM-WATER MIXTURE FROM SAID LOWER CHAMBER AND TO DELIVER SEPARATED STEAM TO SAID UPPER CHAMBER, AND SAID SEPARATION MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF HOLLOW UPRIGHT WHIRL CHAMBER SEPARATORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN A NUCLEAR STEAM GENERATOR, WALLS DEFINING A PRESSURE VESSEL, MEANS FOR TRANSVERSELY DIVIDING THE INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL INTO AN UPPER CHAMBER AND A LOWER CHAMBER, MEANS FORMING A STREAM OUTLET FROM THE UPPER CHAMBER, A BODY OF WATER COOLED FISSILE FUEL OPERABLY ARRANGED TO FISSION IN SAID LOWER CHAMBER, MECHANICAL STEAM-WATER SEPARATION MEANS ARRANGED WITHIN SAID VESSEL TO RECEIVE A STEAM-WATER MIXTURE FROM SAID LOWER CHAMBER AND TO DELIVER SEPARATED STEAM TO SAID UPPER CHAMBER, AND SAID SEPARATION MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF HOLLOW UPRIGHT WHIRL CHAMBER SEPARATORS.
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) | 1965-11-26 | 1966-05-28 | 1966-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-11-26 | 1970-05-28 | 1970-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-11-26 | 1974-05-28 | 1974-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |