US3159748A
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Radioactive source movement apparatus
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1961-11-30
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1981-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Alexander E Aikens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F5/00; G21F5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
LINKAGE MEANS FOR BIDIRECTIONALLY TRANSLATING A GENERALLY SPHERICAL RADIOACTIVE SOURCE THROUGH A CHANNEL OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION EXTENDING THROUGH A SHIELDING MATERIAL GEOMETRY, SAID LINKAGE MEANS COMPRISING A SERIES EXTENDING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOURCE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE GEOMETRY OF GENERALLY SPHERICAL CONTACTING ELEMENTS OF SHIELDING MATERIAL HAVING RADII SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE RADII OF THE CHANNEL AND OF THE SOURCE, SAID ELEMENTS CONTACTING THE SOURCE AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SOURCE IN THE CHANNEL, AND MEANS SELECTIVELY PUSHING THE SOURCE FORWARD AND BACKWARD THROUGH THE CHANNEL SOLELY BY THE TRANSFER OF COMPRESSIVE FORCES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
LINKAGE MEANS FOR BIDIRECTIONALLY TRANSLATING A GENERALLY SPHERICAL RADIOACTIVE SOURCE THROUGH A CHANNEL OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION EXTENDING THROUGH A SHIELDING MATERIAL GEOMETRY, SAID LINKAGE MEANS COMPRISING A SERIES EXTENDING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOURCE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE GEOMETRY OF GENERALLY SPHERICAL CONTACTING ELEMENTS OF SHIELDING MATERIAL HAVING RADII SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE RADII OF THE CHANNEL AND OF THE SOURCE, SAID ELEMENTS CONTACTING THE SOURCE AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SOURCE IN THE CHANNEL, AND MEANS SELECTIVELY PUSHING THE SOURCE FORWARD AND BACKWARD THROUGH THE CHANNEL SOLELY BY THE TRANSFER OF COMPRESSIVE FORCES.
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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |