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Fuel element for an atomic reactor
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1959-06-26
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1979-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stohr Jacques Andre
- 👤 Gauthron Maurice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:13
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C21/00; G21C21/02; G21C21/12; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR AN ATOMIC REACTOR HAVING GOOD MECHANICAL RIGIDITY AND GOOD HEAT TRANSFER PROPERTIES, A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY DISPOSED FIRST FUEL PELLETS, SECOND FUEL PELLETS OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN AND ALTERNATIVELY AND AXIALLY ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST FUEL PELETS AND A STEEL SHEATH SURROUNDING AND ENGAGING ALL OF SAID PELLETS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR AN ATOMIC REACTOR HAVING GOOD MECHANICAL RIGIDITY AND GOOD HEAT TRANSFER PROPERTIES, A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY DISPOSED FIRST FUEL PELLETS, SECOND FUEL PELLETS OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN AND ALTERNATIVELY AND AXIALLY ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST FUEL PELETS AND A STEEL SHEATH SURROUNDING AND ENGAGING ALL OF SAID PELLETS.
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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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |