US3138536A
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Fuel follower for a reactor control rod
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-06
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1980-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Murray
- 👤 Harry N Andrews
- 👤 Walter W Fahrion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:58
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/10; G21C7/113; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, A FOLLOWER FOR AN ELONGATED CONTROL ROD EMPLOYED THEREIN, SAID FOLLOWER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED FUEL RODS FORMING A LATERAL ENVELOPE SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMING TO THAT OF SAID CONTROL RODS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FUEL RODS RELATIVE TO SAID CONTROL ROD AND RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID FUEL RODS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CLADDING SEGMENTS AND A PLURALITY OF PLUGS IN ALTERNATING TANDEM RELATION, AND SAID SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF FERRULES LATERALLY JOINED TOGETHER THE PLUGS OF ADJACENT FUEL RODS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |