US3100187A
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Reflector for neutronic reactors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-03
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1981-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur P Fraas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:28
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/08; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/07; G21C5/14; G21C5/16; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR HAVING A CORE AND A REFLECTOR DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID CORE, THE IMPROVED REFLECTOR WHICH COMPRISES A MULTIPLICITY OF CLOSELY PACKED GRAPHITE RODS DISPOSED WITH THEIR MAJOR AXES SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE INTERFACE BETWEEN SAID CORE AND SAID REFLECTOR, EACH OF SAID RODS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ROUND IN TRANSVERSE CROSS SECTION AT AT LEAST ITS END ADJACENT TO SAID INTERFACE AND PROVIDED AT SAID END WITH A COAXIAL, INWARDLY TAPRING HOLE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
IN A NEUTRONIC REACTOR HAVING A CORE AND A REFLECTOR DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID CORE, THE IMPROVED REFLECTOR WHICH COMPRISES A MULTIPLICITY OF CLOSELY PACKED GRAPHITE RODS DISPOSED WITH THEIR MAJOR AXES SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE INTERFACE BETWEEN SAID CORE AND SAID REFLECTOR, EACH OF SAID RODS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ROUND IN TRANSVERSE CROSS SECTION AT AT LEAST ITS END ADJACENT TO SAID INTERFACE AND PROVIDED AT SAID END WITH A COAXIAL, INWARDLY TAPRING HOLE,
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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |