US3180799A
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Reactor control by spacing of fuel
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1960-01-11
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1980-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Blake Leslie Reginald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:37
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C9/00; G21C9/02; G21C1/00; G21C1/02; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/20; G21C7/30; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A CORE COOLED BY A FLOW OF COOLANT, A PLURALITY OF BODIES CONSTITUTING THE CORE, EACH OF WHICH BODIES DETERMINES THE CIRITCAL STATE OF THE CORE, MEANS SUPPORTING AT LEAST ONE SUCH BODY FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH TO RENDER THE CORE CRITICAL AND A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH TO RENDER THE CORE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2780597A
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FR1166762A
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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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |