US3096263A
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Nuclear reactor fuel elements and method of preparation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1952-04-01
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1972-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Kingston
- 👤 Kopelman Bernard
- 👤 Henry H Hausner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; C; C22; C22C; C22C32/00; C22C32/0047; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12014; Y10T428/12028; Y10T428/12063; Y10T428/12139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
THE METHOD OF INCORPORATING URANIUM IN DISCRETE AREAS IN A BERYLLIUM MATRIX WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF MIXING A COMPOUND IN POWDER FORM SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM NITRIDE AND URANIUM CARBIDE, WITH BERYLLIUM POWDER, COMPACTING THE MIXTURE AND SINTERING THE MIXTURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
44 words
THE METHOD OF INCORPORATING URANIUM IN DISCRETE AREAS IN A BERYLLIUM MATRIX WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF MIXING A COMPOUND IN POWDER FORM SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM NITRIDE AND URANIUM CARBIDE, WITH BERYLLIUM POWDER, COMPACTING THE MIXTURE AND SINTERING THE MIXTURE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A FUEL ELEMENT CORE FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHICH COMPRISES A SOLID COHERENT ZIRCONIUM MATRIX CONTAINING IN DISCRETE AREAS, PARTICLES OF A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM NITRODE AND URANIUM CARBIDE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A FUEL ELEMENT CORE FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHICH COMPRISES A SOLID COHERENT ZIRCONIUM MATRIX CONTAINING IN DISCRETE AREAS, PARTICLES OF A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM NITRODE AND URANIUM CARBIDE.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |