US3098024A
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Composite fuel elements for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Engelhard Industries Inc
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Filing: 1959-01-27
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1979-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Greenlief H Barney
- 👤 Lawrence C Burman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:40
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; G21C3/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS COMPRISING A CORE CLAD WITH A LAMINATED METAL, THE CORE COMPRISING A MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF NATURAL URANIUM AND THORIUM METAL AND COMPOUNDS THEREOF, THE LAMINATED METAL CONSISTING OF AN OUTER LAYER OF ONE OF THE METALS TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL BONDED TO AND IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH AN INNER LAYER, THE INNER LAYER BEING COMPOSED OF A METAL TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINING ENRICHED URANIUM, THE OUTER AND INNER LAYERS BEING COMPOSED OF SIMILAR METALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A FUEL ELEMENT FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS COMPRISING A CORE CLAD WITH A LAMINATED METAL, THE CORE COMPRISING A MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF NATURAL URANIUM AND THORIUM METAL AND COMPOUNDS THEREOF, THE LAMINATED METAL CONSISTING OF AN OUTER LAYER OF ONE OF THE METALS TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL BONDED TO AND IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH AN INNER LAYER, THE INNER LAYER BEING COMPOSED OF A METAL TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZIRCONIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINING ENRICHED URANIUM, THE OUTER AND INNER LAYERS BEING COMPOSED OF SIMILAR METALS.
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 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 |