US3144394A
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Fuel elements for nuclear reactors
Assignee: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENGERGY
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Filing: 1962-05-21
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1982-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fifield Charles Herber Quinton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:10
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/10; G21C17/102; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/10; Y10T225/12; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT INCLUDING A THERMOCOUPLE CABLE EXTENDING FROM A THERMOCOUPLE HOT JUNCTION FOR MEASURING FUEL ELEMENT TEMPERATURE, A PORTION OF SAID THERMOCOUPLE CABLE BEING OF REDUCED DIAMETER, AND MEANS ON SAID FUEL ELEMENT FOR APPLYING TORSION TO SAID PORTION OF CABLE, SAID MEANS BEING OPERATED BY PULLING ON THE CABLE WHEREBY THE CABLE BECOMES SHEARED AT THE SAID PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT INCLUDING A THERMOCOUPLE CABLE EXTENDING FROM A THERMOCOUPLE HOT JUNCTION FOR MEASURING FUEL ELEMENT TEMPERATURE, A PORTION OF SAID THERMOCOUPLE CABLE BEING OF REDUCED DIAMETER, AND MEANS ON SAID FUEL ELEMENT FOR APPLYING TORSION TO SAID PORTION OF CABLE, SAID MEANS BEING OPERATED BY PULLING ON THE CABLE WHEREBY THE CABLE BECOMES SHEARED AT THE SAID PORTION.
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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |