US3102852A
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Nuclear power plant
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-05-07
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1977-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Hilbert V Schenck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:00
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, A TURBOJECT ENGINE HAVING A GAS TURBINE, AN AIR COMPRESSOR DRIVEN BY SAID TURBINE AND A RADIATOR FOR HEATING THE AIR DISCHARGED FROM THE COMPRESSOR INTO THE TURBINE, A CIRCULATING-FUEL REACTOR, A HEAT EXCHANGER, MEANS INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING FUEL THROUGH SAID REACTOR AND THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGER, MEANS INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING A HEAT TRANSFERMEDIUM THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGER AND THROUGH SAID RADIATOR, AN AUXILIARY TURBOJET ENGINE HAVING A GAS TURBINE, AN AIR COMPRESSOR DRIVEN BY SAID TURBINE AND A RADIATOR FOR HEATING AIR DISCHARGED FROM THE COMPRESSOR INTO SAID TURBINE, MEANS FOR COOLING OF REACTOR PARTS TO REMOVE THE ENERGY DEPOSITED BY NUCLEAR RADIATION HEATING INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM THROUGH THE REACTOR AND THROUGH THE RADIATOR OF SAID AUXILIARY ENGINE, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID PUMPS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID MAIN AND AUXILIARY ENGINES FROM SAID AUXILIARY ENGINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, A TURBOJECT ENGINE HAVING A GAS TURBINE, AN AIR COMPRESSOR DRIVEN BY SAID TURBINE AND A RADIATOR FOR HEATING THE AIR DISCHARGED FROM THE COMPRESSOR INTO THE TURBINE, A CIRCULATING-FUEL REACTOR, A HEAT EXCHANGER, MEANS INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING FUEL THROUGH SAID REACTOR AND THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGER, MEANS INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING A HEAT TRANSFERMEDIUM THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGER AND THROUGH SAID RADIATOR, AN AUXILIARY TURBOJET ENGINE HAVING A GAS TURBINE, AN AIR COMPRESSOR DRIVEN BY SAID TURBINE AND A RADIATOR FOR HEATING AIR DISCHARGED FROM THE COMPRESSOR INTO SAID TURBINE, MEANS FOR COOLING OF REACTOR PARTS TO REMOVE THE ENERGY DEPOSITED BY NUCLEAR RADIATION HEATING INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM THROUGH THE REACTOR AND THROUGH THE RADIATOR OF SAID AUXILIARY ENGINE, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID PUMPS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID MAIN AND AUXILIARY ENGINES FROM SAID AUXILIARY ENGINE.
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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |