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US3132999A
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Nuclear reactor
Assignee: American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp
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Filing: 1960-08-11
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1980-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Linsenmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:00
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/082; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR INCLUDING A CLOSED VESSEL PARTIALLY FILLED WITH A LIQUID TO DEFINE A STREAM PLENUM, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: CONDUIT MEANS PARTIALLY IMMERSED IN THE LIQUID FOR PASSING A MEDIUM TO BE HEATED, SAID CONDUIT HAVING ONE OPEN END LOCATED IN THE STEAM PLENUM AND ANOTHER END LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SAID VESSEL; VALVE MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID CONDUIT SAID VALVE MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO ONE POSITION TO ADMIT LIQUID TO SAID CONDUIT AND TO A SECOND POSITION TO EXCLUDE LIQUID AND PROVIDE COMMUNICATION FROM SAID STEAM PLENUM TO THE OUTSIDE OF SAID VESSEL AND A NUCLEAR FUEL FOR SUPPLYING HEAT TO THE LIQUID IN SAID ONE POSITION OF SAID VALVE TO VAPORIZE SAID LIQUID AND SUPPLY STEAM TO SAID STEAM PLENUM, SAID NUCLEAR FUEL SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID VAPOR IN SAID SECOND POSITION OF SAID VALVE TO SUPERHEAT THE VAPOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR INCLUDING A CLOSED VESSEL PARTIALLY FILLED WITH A LIQUID TO DEFINE A STREAM PLENUM, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: CONDUIT MEANS PARTIALLY IMMERSED IN THE LIQUID FOR PASSING A MEDIUM TO BE HEATED, SAID CONDUIT HAVING ONE OPEN END LOCATED IN THE STEAM PLENUM AND ANOTHER END LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SAID VESSEL; VALVE MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID CONDUIT SAID VALVE MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO ONE POSITION TO ADMIT LIQUID TO SAID CONDUIT AND TO A SECOND POSITION TO EXCLUDE LIQUID AND PROVIDE COMMUNICATION FROM SAID STEAM PLENUM TO THE OUTSIDE OF SAID VESSEL AND A NUCLEAR FUEL FOR SUPPLYING HEAT TO THE LIQUID IN SAID ONE POSITION OF SAID VALVE TO VAPORIZE SAID LIQUID AND SUPPLY STEAM TO SAID STEAM PLENUM, SAID NUCLEAR FUEL SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID VAPOR IN SAID SECOND POSITION OF SAID VALVE TO SUPERHEAT THE VAPOR.
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) | 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 |