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Nuclear reaction element
Assignee: Firth Sterling Inc
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Filing: 1956-06-15
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1976-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Wellborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:27
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A NUCLEAR REACTION ELEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL ROLLING MOVEMENT ALONG A CLOSED CIRCUIT CONDUIT SYSTEM INTO AND OUT OF A REACTION CHAMBER WHICH COMPRISES, A SEALED-OFF METAL OUTER ENCLOSURE OF BALL SHAPE HAVING A SMOOTH ROLLING SURFACE FULLY THEREABOUT, SAID ENCLOSURE COMPRISING HOLLOW SEGMENTS INTEGRALLY SECURED IN AN EDGE-TO-EDGE SEALING-OFF RELATION WITH EACH OTHER, REACTION MATERIAL SECURLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE AS A CORE THEREOF, MEANS WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE HOLDING THE MATERIAL IN A SECURELY-HELD COMPACTED RELATIONSHIP THERIN, AND THE MATERIAL BEING IN THE FORM OF GRANULES THAT ARE ENCLOSED AS COMPACTS IN A GROUP OF PACKAGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A NUCLEAR REACTION ELEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL ROLLING MOVEMENT ALONG A CLOSED CIRCUIT CONDUIT SYSTEM INTO AND OUT OF A REACTION CHAMBER WHICH COMPRISES, A SEALED-OFF METAL OUTER ENCLOSURE OF BALL SHAPE HAVING A SMOOTH ROLLING SURFACE FULLY THEREABOUT, SAID ENCLOSURE COMPRISING HOLLOW SEGMENTS INTEGRALLY SECURED IN AN EDGE-TO-EDGE SEALING-OFF RELATION WITH EACH OTHER, REACTION MATERIAL SECURLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE AS A CORE THEREOF, MEANS WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE HOLDING THE MATERIAL IN A SECURELY-HELD COMPACTED RELATIONSHIP THERIN, AND THE MATERIAL BEING IN THE FORM OF GRANULES THAT ARE ENCLOSED AS COMPACTS IN A GROUP OF PACKAGES.
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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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |