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US3098023A
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Nuclear reactor containment system
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1958-09-15
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1978-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C Schluderberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:12
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/02; G21C13/00; G21C13/02; G21C17/022; G21C17/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR PRIMARY COOLANT SYSTEM HAVING A CLOSED CIRCUIT FOR THE CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION OF A PRIMARY COOLANT FLUID, SAID REACTOR PRIMARY COOLANT SYSTEM COMPRISING SEPARATE COMPONENTS INCLUDING A REACTOR AND A HEAT EXCHANGER JOINED BY CONNECTING PIPING FOR THE FLOW OF PRIMARY COOLANT THERETHROUGH, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A CLOSELY FITTING FLUID-TIGHT PRESSURE SHELL COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID COMPONENTS AND CONNECTING PIPING WHICH FROM THE CLOSED CIRCUIT IN A CONTINUOUS INTEGRAL STRUCTURE HAVING A CONFIGURATION GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF THE CONTAINED COMPONENTS AND PIPING AND FORMING THEREWITH A NARROW FLOW SPACE AND MEANS FOR CIRCULATING A FLUID THROUGH SAID FLOW SPACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR PRIMARY COOLANT SYSTEM HAVING A CLOSED CIRCUIT FOR THE CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION OF A PRIMARY COOLANT FLUID, SAID REACTOR PRIMARY COOLANT SYSTEM COMPRISING SEPARATE COMPONENTS INCLUDING A REACTOR AND A HEAT EXCHANGER JOINED BY CONNECTING PIPING FOR THE FLOW OF PRIMARY COOLANT THERETHROUGH, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A CLOSELY FITTING FLUID-TIGHT PRESSURE SHELL COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID COMPONENTS AND CONNECTING PIPING WHICH FROM THE CLOSED CIRCUIT IN A CONTINUOUS INTEGRAL STRUCTURE HAVING A CONFIGURATION GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF THE CONTAINED COMPONENTS AND PIPING AND FORMING THEREWITH A NARROW FLOW SPACE AND MEANS FOR CIRCULATING A FLUID THROUGH SAID FLOW SPACE.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |