US3085966A
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Liquid homogeneous fuel element and reactor therefor
Assignee: North American Aviation Corp
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Filing: 1960-11-08
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1980-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Flora
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:54
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/24; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/24; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A HETEROGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A CORE, A PLURALITY OF FUEL ELEMENTS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID CORE; EACH OF SAID FUEL ELEMENTS COMPRISING A HOLLOW SEALED CONTAINER HAVING A LOWER SECTION, A VOLUME OF AQUEOUS LIQUID FUEL IN EACH SECTION, SAID VOLUME OF LIQUID FUEL CONTAINING A PORTION OF THE CRITICAL MASS OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IN LIQUID FORM; MEANS FOR PROMOTING FREE CONVECTION CIRCULATION OF ALL OF SAID LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VOLUME OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM THE OUTER SURFACE OF EACH OF SAID FUEL ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A HETEROGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A CORE, A PLURALITY OF FUEL ELEMENTS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID CORE; EACH OF SAID FUEL ELEMENTS COMPRISING A HOLLOW SEALED CONTAINER HAVING A LOWER SECTION, A VOLUME OF AQUEOUS LIQUID FUEL IN EACH SECTION, SAID VOLUME OF LIQUID FUEL CONTAINING A PORTION OF THE CRITICAL MASS OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IN LIQUID FORM; MEANS FOR PROMOTING FREE CONVECTION CIRCULATION OF ALL OF SAID LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VOLUME OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM THE OUTER SURFACE OF EACH OF SAID FUEL ELEMENTS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A SEALED CONTAINER HAVING A LOWER SECTION, A VOLUME OF AN AQUEOUS LIQUID CONTAINING A FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IN SAID SECTION, SAID LOWER SECTION BEING FREE OF OBSTRUCTION TO THE CONVECTION CIRCULATION OF SAID LIQUID FUEL WITHIN THE ENTIRE VOLUME OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID VOLUME OF LIQUID CONTAINING INSUFFICIENT FISSIONABLE MATERIAL TO INDIVIDUALLY SUSTAIN A NUCLEAR CHAIN REACTION.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A SEALED CONTAINER HAVING A LOWER SECTION, A VOLUME OF AN AQUEOUS LIQUID CONTAINING A FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IN SAID SECTION, SAID LOWER SECTION BEING FREE OF OBSTRUCTION TO THE CONVECTION CIRCULATION OF SAID LIQUID FUEL WITHIN THE ENTIRE VOLUME OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID VOLUME OF LIQUID CONTAINING INSUFFICIENT FISSIONABLE MATERIAL TO INDIVIDUALLY SUSTAIN A NUCLEAR CHAIN REACTION.
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) | 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 |