US3113091A
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Nuclear reactor and thermionic fuel element therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-23
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1980-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ned S Rasor
- 👤 Robert L Hirsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:12
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21D; G21D7/00; G21D7/04; G21C; G21C7/00; G21C7/28; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A THERMIONIC FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING A HEAT TRANSFER SLEEVE; AN ELECTRICAL INSULATION SLEEVE ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID HEAT TRANSFER SLEEVE; A PLURALITY OF HOLLOW ANODES; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ANODES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITHIN SAID INSULATION SLEEVE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL INSULATION DISKS DIVIDING THE VOLUME WITHIN SAID SLEEVES INTO A LURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS; A CATHODE CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IN EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS ASSOCIATED ANODE; MEANS FOR SERIES CONNECTING SAID CATHODES AND ANODES, SAID MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CATHODES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID DISKS; AN IONIZABLE GAS IN SAID COMPARTMENTS; AND MEANS FOR PASSING SAID GAS THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENTS TO REMOVE FISSION GASES FROM SAID COMPARTMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A THERMIONIC FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING A HEAT TRANSFER SLEEVE; AN ELECTRICAL INSULATION SLEEVE ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID HEAT TRANSFER SLEEVE; A PLURALITY OF HOLLOW ANODES; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ANODES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITHIN SAID INSULATION SLEEVE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL INSULATION DISKS DIVIDING THE VOLUME WITHIN SAID SLEEVES INTO A LURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS; A CATHODE CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IN EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS ASSOCIATED ANODE; MEANS FOR SERIES CONNECTING SAID CATHODES AND ANODES, SAID MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CATHODES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID DISKS; AN IONIZABLE GAS IN SAID COMPARTMENTS; AND MEANS FOR PASSING SAID GAS THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENTS TO REMOVE FISSION GASES FROM SAID COMPARTMENTS.
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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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |