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Alloy composition for neutronic reactor control rods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-10-08
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1977-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lustman Benjamin
- 👤 Ezekiel F Losco
- 👤 Harold J Snyder
- 👤 Richard R Eggleston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:53
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/24; C; C22; C22C; C22C5/00; C22C5/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR, MEANS FOR PRODUCING NEUTRONS LOCATED WITHIN THE REACTOR AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE NUMBER OF NEUTRONS PRODUCED THEREBY, SAID MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE NUMBER OF NEUTRONS PRODUCED COMPRISING A MEMBER OF AN ALLOY CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF, BY WEIGHT, FROM 65% TO 85% OF SILVER, FROM 2% TO 20% OF INDIUM, UP TO 10% OF CADMIUM, UP TO 5% OF TIN, AND UP TO 1.5% OF ALUMINUM, THE AMOUNT OF EACH ELEMENT EMPLOYED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ALLOY BEING DETERMINED BY THE EQUATION X+27+3Z+3W+4V=1.4 AND LESS, WHERE X, Y, Z, W AND V REPRESENTS THE ATOM FRACTIONS OF THE ELEMENTS SILVER, CADMIUM, INDIUM, ALUMINUM AND TIN RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR, MEANS FOR PRODUCING NEUTRONS LOCATED WITHIN THE REACTOR AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE NUMBER OF NEUTRONS PRODUCED THEREBY, SAID MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE NUMBER OF NEUTRONS PRODUCED COMPRISING A MEMBER OF AN ALLOY CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF, BY WEIGHT, FROM 65% TO 85% OF SILVER, FROM 2% TO 20% OF INDIUM, UP TO 10% OF CADMIUM, UP TO 5% OF TIN, AND UP TO 1.5% OF ALUMINUM, THE AMOUNT OF EACH ELEMENT EMPLOYED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ALLOY BEING DETERMINED BY THE EQUATION X+27+3Z+3W+4V=1.4 AND LESS, WHERE X, Y, Z, W AND V REPRESENTS THE ATOM FRACTIONS OF THE ELEMENTS SILVER, CADMIUM, INDIUM, ALUMINUM AND TIN RESPECTIVELY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |