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System for supporting nuclear fuel in atomic reactors
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1959-11-19
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1979-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aubert Michel
- 👤 Foglia Sebastien
- 👤 Roche Roland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:44
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/38; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A SUPPORT FOR FUEL ELEMENTS IN A HETEROGENEOUS ATOMIC PILE HAVING A SOLID MODERATOR STRUCTURE WITH VERTICAL DUCTS THEREIN, A HOLLOW TUBULAR ARMATURE SECTION WITHIN A DUCT, A FISSONABLE FUEL ELEMENT SPACED FROM AND WITHIN SAID ARAMATURE SECTION A CYLINDERICAL PIECE WITHIN AND SPACED FROM SaID ARMATURE SECTION ADJACENT THE LOWER END THEREOF, WIRE ELEMENTS EXTENDING FROM SaID PIECE TO SAID ARMATURE SECTION, SAID FUEL ELEMENT RESTING ON SAID PIECE, SAID FLEXIBLE WIRE ELEMENTS BEING THE SOLE SUPPORT FOR THE WEIGHT OF SAID FUEL ELEMENTS AND OF SAID PIECE, AND MEANS FOR CENTERING SAID FUEL ELEMENT IN SAID ARMATURE SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN A SUPPORT FOR FUEL ELEMENTS IN A HETEROGENEOUS ATOMIC PILE HAVING A SOLID MODERATOR STRUCTURE WITH VERTICAL DUCTS THEREIN, A HOLLOW TUBULAR ARMATURE SECTION WITHIN A DUCT, A FISSONABLE FUEL ELEMENT SPACED FROM AND WITHIN SAID ARAMATURE SECTION A CYLINDERICAL PIECE WITHIN AND SPACED FROM SaID ARMATURE SECTION ADJACENT THE LOWER END THEREOF, WIRE ELEMENTS EXTENDING FROM SaID PIECE TO SAID ARMATURE SECTION, SAID FUEL ELEMENT RESTING ON SAID PIECE, SAID FLEXIBLE WIRE ELEMENTS BEING THE SOLE SUPPORT FOR THE WEIGHT OF SAID FUEL ELEMENTS AND OF SAID PIECE, AND MEANS FOR CENTERING SAID FUEL ELEMENT IN SAID ARMATURE SECTION.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |