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US3073961A
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Shipping container for radioactive material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-08
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry D Nachbar
- 👤 Billy B Biggs
- 👤 Paul J Tarlello
- 👤 Kurt O George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:49
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F5/00; G21F5/06; G21F5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR SPENT NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL PRESSURE VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A PRIMARY LIQUID COOLANT, A PLURALITY OF MODULE HOLDERS FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN A CYLINDRICAL ARRAY WITHIN THE PRESSURE VESSEL AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE PRIMARY COOLANT, SHIELDING MATERIAL FOR THE PRESSURE VESSEL, A REMOVABLE AND ROTATABLE CIRCULAR HEAD FOR THE VESSEL, A REMOVABLE ACCESS PORT IN THE HEAD AND POSITIONED ECCENTRICALLY THEREOF, WHEREBY THE ACCESS PORT IS ALINABLE WITH THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR SPENT NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL PRESSURE VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A PRIMARY LIQUID COOLANT, A PLURALITY OF MODULE HOLDERS FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN A CYLINDRICAL ARRAY WITHIN THE PRESSURE VESSEL AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE PRIMARY COOLANT, SHIELDING MATERIAL FOR THE PRESSURE VESSEL, A REMOVABLE AND ROTATABLE CIRCULAR HEAD FOR THE VESSEL, A REMOVABLE ACCESS PORT IN THE HEAD AND POSITIONED ECCENTRICALLY THEREOF, WHEREBY THE ACCESS PORT IS ALINABLE WITH THE
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |