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Support housing for externally supporting fuel elements
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1960-03-07
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Granted: 1964-12-29
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Expires: 1980-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roche Roland
- 👤 Vrillon Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:59
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, A FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING STRUCTURE CONTAINING FUEL RODS WITH A PLURALITY OF STRUCTURES MOUNTED IN THE DUCT OF THE NUCLEAR REACTOR, A CYLINDRICAL BLOCK OF LOW NEUTRON FLUX ABSORPTION, A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS IN AND PARALLEL TO THE LONG AXIS OF AND OPENING THROUGH SAID BLOCK AND A SHEATHED FUEL ROD IN EACH OF SAID COMPARMENTS, THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS BEING GREATER THAN THAT OF THE ASSOCIATED FUEL ROD FOR PASSAGE OF A COOLING FLUID THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, A FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING STRUCTURE CONTAINING FUEL RODS WITH A PLURALITY OF STRUCTURES MOUNTED IN THE DUCT OF THE NUCLEAR REACTOR, A CYLINDRICAL BLOCK OF LOW NEUTRON FLUX ABSORPTION, A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS IN AND PARALLEL TO THE LONG AXIS OF AND OPENING THROUGH SAID BLOCK AND A SHEATHED FUEL ROD IN EACH OF SAID COMPARMENTS, THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS BEING GREATER THAN THAT OF THE ASSOCIATED FUEL ROD FOR PASSAGE OF A COOLING FLUID THEREBETWEEN.
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) | 1967-12-29 | 1968-06-29 | 1968-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-29 | 1972-06-29 | 1972-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-29 | 1976-06-29 | 1976-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |