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Mechanical handling apparatus for loading and unloading heterogeneous nuclear fuel reactors
Assignee: ASS ELECT IND MANCHESTER Ltd
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Filing: 1957-09-10
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Granted: 1962-11-27
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Expires: 1977-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Davies David Reginald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:17
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
FUEL HANDLING APPARATUS FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A LOADING STRUCTURE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON A VERTICAL AXIS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY EXTENDING RAILS, A FUEL CARRIER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG EACH OF SAID RAILS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID LOADING STRUCTURE ABOUT ITS AXIS, MEANS FOR SHIFTING EACH SAID FUEL CARRIER INDEPENDENTLY ALONG ITS MOUNTING RAIL, EACH OF SAID FUEL CARRIERS HAVING A FUEL ELEMENT ELEVATING DEVICE, AND MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ACTUATING EACH OF SAID DEVICES REGARDLESS OF THE RELATIVE RADICAL POSITIONS OF SAID FUEL CARRIERS.
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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) | 1965-11-26 | 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 |