US3132998A
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Nuclear reactors
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1959-08-17
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1979-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Long Everett
- 👤 Rodwell William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:51
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C11/00; G21C11/02; G21C11/026; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A MODERATOR STRUCTURE, A FIRST SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS PENTRATING THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE, SAID FIRST SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS LOCATING NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS, A NEUTRON SHIELD STRUCTURE FOR THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE, A SECOND SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS PENETRATING SAID NEUTRON SHIELD STRUCTURE AND ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS IN SAID MODERATOR STRUCTURE, BARRIERS OF STEEL IN SAID SECOND SERIES OF CHANNELS IN THE SHIELD STRUCTURE, SAID BARRIERS COMPRISING A CENTRAL ROD, A PLURALITY OF HELICALLY WOUND RIBS OF THE SAME PITCH AND DIRECTION ON SAID CENTRAL ROD, SAID RIBS EXTENDING TO THE WALLS OF THE SECOND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING A MODERATOR STRUCTURE, A FIRST SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS PENTRATING THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE, SAID FIRST SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS LOCATING NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS, A NEUTRON SHIELD STRUCTURE FOR THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE, A SECOND SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS PENETRATING SAID NEUTRON SHIELD STRUCTURE AND ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST SERIES OF COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS IN SAID MODERATOR STRUCTURE, BARRIERS OF STEEL IN SAID SECOND SERIES OF CHANNELS IN THE SHIELD STRUCTURE, SAID BARRIERS COMPRISING A CENTRAL ROD, A PLURALITY OF HELICALLY WOUND RIBS OF THE SAME PITCH AND DIRECTION ON SAID CENTRAL ROD, SAID RIBS EXTENDING TO THE WALLS OF THE SECOND
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |