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US3107209A
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Control rod coupling for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1957-01-23
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1977-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frisch Erling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:54
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/10; G21C19/105; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/12; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTROL ROD HAVING A CRUCIFORM CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION AND HAVING SHOULDERED INDENTS FORMED IN AN END THEREOF, SAID INDENTS BEING SPACED FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID CONTROL ROD; AN ELONGATED HOLLOW DRIVING SHAFT TERMINATING IN A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF RADIAL SLOTS FORMED LONGITUDINALLY THEREIN, SAID SLOTS CORRESPONDING IN NUMBER TO THAT OF THE ARMS OF SAID CON-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTROL ROD HAVING A CRUCIFORM CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION AND HAVING SHOULDERED INDENTS FORMED IN AN END THEREOF, SAID INDENTS BEING SPACED FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID CONTROL ROD; AN ELONGATED HOLLOW DRIVING SHAFT TERMINATING IN A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF RADIAL SLOTS FORMED LONGITUDINALLY THEREIN, SAID SLOTS CORRESPONDING IN NUMBER TO THAT OF THE ARMS OF SAID CON-
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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |