US3088032A
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Holder for movable radioactive source material
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1959-07-27
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1979-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C Brunton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:26
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F5/00; G21F5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A DEVICE FOR SHIELDING AND STORING A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN A FIRST POSITION AND FOR EXPOSING SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN A SECOND POSITION COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE HAVING A RECESS FORMED THEREIN; A BODY OF SHIELDING MATERIAL HAVING A PASSAGEWAY THERETHROUGH FOR STORING THE RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN SAID FIRST POSITION, SAID PASSAGEWAY HAVING AT LEAST A FIRST END PORTION AND A SECOND END PORTION; CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SECOND POSITION AND TO A FIRST END PORTION OF SAID PASSAGEWAY; FLUID PRESSURE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO A SECOND END PORTION OF SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR APPLYING FLUID PRESSURE TO SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE TO MOVE SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE RAPIDLY FROM SAID PASSAGEWAY TO SAID SECOND POSITION; HOLDING MEANS INCLUDING A DETENT FOR COOPERATING WITH SAID RECESS IN SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE TO SECURE SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN SAID SECOND POSITION; AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE FOR BRAKING THE MOTION OF SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE DURING MOVEMENT RESPONSIVE TO SAID FLUID PRESSURE MEANS AND FOR RETRACTING SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE RAPIDLY AND POSITIVELY FROM SAID CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID PASSAGEWAY IN SAID BODY OF SHIELDING MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A DEVICE FOR SHIELDING AND STORING A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN A FIRST POSITION AND FOR EXPOSING SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN A SECOND POSITION COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE HAVING A RECESS FORMED THEREIN; A BODY OF SHIELDING MATERIAL HAVING A PASSAGEWAY THERETHROUGH FOR STORING THE RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN SAID FIRST POSITION, SAID PASSAGEWAY HAVING AT LEAST A FIRST END PORTION AND A SECOND END PORTION; CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SECOND POSITION AND TO A FIRST END PORTION OF SAID PASSAGEWAY; FLUID PRESSURE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO A SECOND END PORTION OF SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR APPLYING FLUID PRESSURE TO SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE TO MOVE SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE RAPIDLY FROM SAID PASSAGEWAY TO SAID SECOND POSITION; HOLDING MEANS INCLUDING A DETENT FOR COOPERATING WITH SAID RECESS IN SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE TO SECURE SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE IN SAID SECOND POSITION; AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE FOR BRAKING THE MOTION OF SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE DURING MOVEMENT RESPONSIVE TO SAID FLUID PRESSURE MEANS AND FOR RETRACTING SAID RADIOACTIVE SOURCE RAPIDLY AND POSITIVELY FROM SAID CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID PASSAGEWAY IN SAID BODY OF SHIELDING MATERIAL.
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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |