US3156747A
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Method of making fuel compacts for neutronic systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1950-04-20
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Granted: 1964-11-10
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Expires: 1970-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E Burke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:51
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; B; B22; B22F; B22F1/00; B22F1/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING NON-PYROPHORIC STABLE COMPACTS FROM PYROPHORIC MATERIALS WHICH COMPRISES INTIMATELY ADMIXING AT LEAST ONE POWDERED MATERIAL FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF URANIUM, PLUTONIUM, AND HYDRIDES THEREOF, WITHANHYDROUS BENZENE SOLUTION OF A HYDROCARBON PLASTIC BONDING MATERIAL FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF POLYETHYLENE, POLYSTRYEE, HYDROGENATED POLYSTYRENE AND POLYISOBUTYLENE, THE AMOUNT OF SAID PLASTIC VARYING FROM ABOUT 25 TO ABOUT 9K PERCENT BY VOLUME OF THE SOLVENT-FREE MIXTURE, DRYING THE RESULTING MIXTURE IN AN INERT ATMOSPHER, AND FORMING COMPACTS FROM THE DRIED MIXTURE AT A PRESSURE VARYING FROM BOUT 2,500 TO ABOUT 100,000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING NON-PYROPHORIC STABLE COMPACTS FROM PYROPHORIC MATERIALS WHICH COMPRISES INTIMATELY ADMIXING AT LEAST ONE POWDERED MATERIAL FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF URANIUM, PLUTONIUM, AND HYDRIDES THEREOF, WITHANHYDROUS BENZENE SOLUTION OF A HYDROCARBON PLASTIC BONDING MATERIAL FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF POLYETHYLENE, POLYSTRYEE, HYDROGENATED POLYSTYRENE AND POLYISOBUTYLENE, THE AMOUNT OF SAID PLASTIC VARYING FROM ABOUT 25 TO ABOUT 9K PERCENT BY VOLUME OF THE SOLVENT-FREE MIXTURE, DRYING THE RESULTING MIXTURE IN AN INERT ATMOSPHER, AND FORMING COMPACTS FROM THE DRIED MIXTURE AT A PRESSURE VARYING FROM BOUT 2,500 TO ABOUT 100,000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH.
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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) | 1967-11-10 | 1968-05-11 | 1968-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-10 | 1972-05-11 | 1972-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-10 | 1976-05-11 | 1976-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |