US3068160A
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Mechanically-joined plate-type aluminum-clad fuel element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-24
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Granted: 1962-12-11
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Expires: 1980-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse H Erwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/36; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49892; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49934; Y10T29/49936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
IN A METHOD OF FABRICATING NEUTRONIC REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS, WHICH COMPRISE A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL FUELBEARING PLATES AND A PAIR OF SIDE MEMBERS SUPPORTING SAID PLATES, BY INSERTING THE LATERAL EDGES OF SAID PLATES INTO CORRESPONDING RECESSES IN SAID SIDE MEMBERS, AND EFFECTING A BOND THEREBETWEEN, AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR EFFECTING SAID BOND, WHICH COMPRISE DOVE-RAILING THE LATERAL EDGES OF SAID FUEL PLATES, INSERTING THE RESULTING DOVETAILED EDGES INTO SAID CORRESPONDING RECESSES IN SAID SUPPORTING SIDE MEMBERS, AND COMPRESSING SAID SUPPORTING SIDE MEMBERS IN A TRASVERSE DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE SIDES THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN A METHOD OF FABRICATING NEUTRONIC REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS, WHICH COMPRISE A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL FUELBEARING PLATES AND A PAIR OF SIDE MEMBERS SUPPORTING SAID PLATES, BY INSERTING THE LATERAL EDGES OF SAID PLATES INTO CORRESPONDING RECESSES IN SAID SIDE MEMBERS, AND EFFECTING A BOND THEREBETWEEN, AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR EFFECTING SAID BOND, WHICH COMPRISE DOVE-RAILING THE LATERAL EDGES OF SAID FUEL PLATES, INSERTING THE RESULTING DOVETAILED EDGES INTO SAID CORRESPONDING RECESSES IN SAID SUPPORTING SIDE MEMBERS, AND COMPRESSING SAID SUPPORTING SIDE MEMBERS IN A TRASVERSE DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE SIDES THEREOF.
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) | 1965-12-10 | 1966-06-11 | 1966-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-10 | 1970-06-11 | 1970-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-10 | 1974-06-11 | 1974-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |