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US3179243A
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Shielded containers for nuclear fuel elements
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1961-05-15
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1981-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ashcroft David John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:52
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/32; G21F; G21F5/00; G21F5/06; G21F5/065; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A SHIELDED CONTAINER FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF IRRADIATED FUEL ELEMENTS, COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND UPRIGHT PARTS OF TUBULAR FORM, THE SECOND PART BEING INSERTABLE LENGTHWISE INTO THE FIRST PART, THE FIRST PART HAVING A CLOSED LOWER END AND AN OPEN UPPER END AND THE SECOND PART HAVING AN OPEN LOWER END AND A CLOSED UPPER END, A FUEL MAGAZINE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID FIRST PART, SUPPORT MEANS LOCATING SAID MAGAZINE WITHIN SAID FIRST PART, SAID FIRST PART DEFINING AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL THEREOF OF A SIZE AND FORM ALLOWING SIDE WAYS REMOVAL OF SAID MAGAZINE FROM SAID FIRST PART, SAID OPENING NORMALLY BEING CLOSED BY THE SIDE WALL OF THE SECOND PART WHEN SAID SECOND PART IS INSERTED INTO SAID FIRST PART, SAID CLOSED END OF SAID SECOND PART DEFINING A PORT ALIGNED WITH SAID MAGAZINE FOR THE ENDWISE ENTRY OF FUEL INTO SAID MAGAZINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A SHIELDED CONTAINER FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF IRRADIATED FUEL ELEMENTS, COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND UPRIGHT PARTS OF TUBULAR FORM, THE SECOND PART BEING INSERTABLE LENGTHWISE INTO THE FIRST PART, THE FIRST PART HAVING A CLOSED LOWER END AND AN OPEN UPPER END AND THE SECOND PART HAVING AN OPEN LOWER END AND A CLOSED UPPER END, A FUEL MAGAZINE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID FIRST PART, SUPPORT MEANS LOCATING SAID MAGAZINE WITHIN SAID FIRST PART, SAID FIRST PART DEFINING AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL THEREOF OF A SIZE AND FORM ALLOWING SIDE WAYS REMOVAL OF SAID MAGAZINE FROM SAID FIRST PART, SAID OPENING NORMALLY BEING CLOSED BY THE SIDE WALL OF THE SECOND PART WHEN SAID SECOND PART IS INSERTED INTO SAID FIRST PART, SAID CLOSED END OF SAID SECOND PART DEFINING A PORT ALIGNED WITH SAID MAGAZINE FOR THE ENDWISE ENTRY OF FUEL INTO SAID MAGAZINE.
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |