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US3175956A
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Electric connectors for nuclear fuel cartridges
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1963-04-04
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1983-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Liermann Jean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:26
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/10; G21C17/102; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A PLURALITY OF NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL CARTRIDGES STACKED END-TO-END IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR CHANNEL THE ENDS OF THE CARTRIDGES BEING CLOSED BY PLUGS AND ADJACENT PLUGS HAVING CO-OPERATING ANNULAR MALE AND FEMALE ALIGNING MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY, A RIGID SUPPORT SECURED TO EACH END OF EACH OF SAID PLUGS, A CENTRAL ELECTRIC CONTACT STUD SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT, A PERIPHERAL ELECTRIC CONTACT STUD SURROUNDING SAID CENTRAL STUD, A RESILIENT CUP SUPPORTING SAID PERIPHERAL STUD AND MOUNTED ON AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM SAID SUPPORT, MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY INSULATING SAID STUDS FROM EACH OTHER, SAID PERIPHERAL STUD NORMALLY EXTENDING BEYOND SAID CENTRAL STUD AND SHEATHED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID ALIGNING MEMBERS AND CONNECTING LIKE STUDS FOR EACH FUEL CARTRIDGE, SAID ALIGNING MEMBERS SURROUNDING SAID STUDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A PLURALITY OF NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL CARTRIDGES STACKED END-TO-END IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR CHANNEL THE ENDS OF THE CARTRIDGES BEING CLOSED BY PLUGS AND ADJACENT PLUGS HAVING CO-OPERATING ANNULAR MALE AND FEMALE ALIGNING MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY, A RIGID SUPPORT SECURED TO EACH END OF EACH OF SAID PLUGS, A CENTRAL ELECTRIC CONTACT STUD SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT, A PERIPHERAL ELECTRIC CONTACT STUD SURROUNDING SAID CENTRAL STUD, A RESILIENT CUP SUPPORTING SAID PERIPHERAL STUD AND MOUNTED ON AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM SAID SUPPORT, MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY INSULATING SAID STUDS FROM EACH OTHER, SAID PERIPHERAL STUD NORMALLY EXTENDING BEYOND SAID CENTRAL STUD AND SHEATHED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID ALIGNING MEMBERS AND CONNECTING LIKE STUDS FOR EACH FUEL CARTRIDGE, SAID ALIGNING MEMBERS SURROUNDING SAID STUDS.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |