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US3067116A
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Protected nuclear fuel element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-06
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Granted: 1962-12-04
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Expires: 1981-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kittel John Howard
- 👤 James F Schumar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:31
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A FAST NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING AN INNER ACTINIDE METAL FUEL ROD, A STRAINLES STEEL CLADDING, FAND THEREBETWEEN A METAL HEAT TRANSFER AGENT AND A THIN PERFORATED BARRIER, SAID BARRIER BEING MADE OF A METAL WHICH REMAINS SOLID AT THE OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF THE REACTOR AND DOES NOT ALLOY WITH STRAINLES STEEL AND THE ACTINIDE METALS, SAID HEAT TRANSFER AGENT BEING LIQUID AT REACTOR OPERATING TEMPERATURES , THE SAID BARRIER PREVENTING CONTACT BETWEEN THE ACTINIDE METAL FUEL ROD AND THE STRAINLESS STEEL CLADDING AT ALL POINTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A FAST NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING AN INNER ACTINIDE METAL FUEL ROD, A STRAINLES STEEL CLADDING, FAND THEREBETWEEN A METAL HEAT TRANSFER AGENT AND A THIN PERFORATED BARRIER, SAID BARRIER BEING MADE OF A METAL WHICH REMAINS SOLID AT THE OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF THE REACTOR AND DOES NOT ALLOY WITH STRAINLES STEEL AND THE ACTINIDE METALS, SAID HEAT TRANSFER AGENT BEING LIQUID AT REACTOR OPERATING TEMPERATURES , THE SAID BARRIER PREVENTING CONTACT BETWEEN THE ACTINIDE METAL FUEL ROD AND THE STRAINLESS STEEL CLADDING AT ALL POINTS.
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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) | 1965-12-03 | 1966-06-04 | 1966-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-03 | 1970-06-04 | 1970-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-03 | 1974-06-04 | 1974-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |