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Links for girdling a vertical stack of moderator units in a nuclear reactor
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1959-05-25
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1979-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Correc Henri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:34
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/10; G21C5/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A LINK FOR A GIRDLE SURROUNDING A NUCLEAR REACTOR SOLID MODERATOR STRUCTURE COMPRISING A FRAME, INNER AND OUTER PARALLEL PLATES WITH RESPECT TO THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE FOR SAID FRAME, A HINGE MEMBER AT EACH END OF SAID FRAME, A HINGE PIN FOR EACH OF SAID HINGE MEMBERS WHEREBY SAID FRAME MAY BE HINGED TO ADJACENT LINKS, A PLURALITY OF SPACED COMPRESSION SPRINGS MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND A BEARING PLATE OUTSIDE OF SAID FRAME AND SPACED FROM AND ADJACENT TO SAID INNER PLATE RECEIVING THRUST AND MOVABLE RELATIVELY TO SAID FRAME AND SAID INNER PLATE AGAINST SAID SPRINGS IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF ARTICULATION OF SAID HINGE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A LINK FOR A GIRDLE SURROUNDING A NUCLEAR REACTOR SOLID MODERATOR STRUCTURE COMPRISING A FRAME, INNER AND OUTER PARALLEL PLATES WITH RESPECT TO THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE FOR SAID FRAME, A HINGE MEMBER AT EACH END OF SAID FRAME, A HINGE PIN FOR EACH OF SAID HINGE MEMBERS WHEREBY SAID FRAME MAY BE HINGED TO ADJACENT LINKS, A PLURALITY OF SPACED COMPRESSION SPRINGS MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND A BEARING PLATE OUTSIDE OF SAID FRAME AND SPACED FROM AND ADJACENT TO SAID INNER PLATE RECEIVING THRUST AND MOVABLE RELATIVELY TO SAID FRAME AND SAID INNER PLATE AGAINST SAID SPRINGS IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF ARTICULATION OF SAID HINGE MEMBER.
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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |