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Nuclear reactor control rod assembly with improved driving mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-01
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Macomber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:19
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/12; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/10; G21C19/105; G21C7/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A CONTROL ROD FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, CONTAINING MATING MEMBERS AND MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBERS, AND ASSEMBLY MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY SECURING SAID SECTIONS TOGETHER, SAID ASSEMBLY MEANS INCLUDING RECIPROCABLE MEMBERS IN CERTAIN OF SAID SECTIONS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID LOCKING MEMBERS FOR MOVING THE SAME INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID MATING MEMBERS WHEN SAID CONTROL ROD IS IN SAID NUCLEAR REACTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A CONTROL ROD FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, CONTAINING MATING MEMBERS AND MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBERS, AND ASSEMBLY MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY SECURING SAID SECTIONS TOGETHER, SAID ASSEMBLY MEANS INCLUDING RECIPROCABLE MEMBERS IN CERTAIN OF SAID SECTIONS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID LOCKING MEMBERS FOR MOVING THE SAME INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID MATING MEMBERS WHEN SAID CONTROL ROD IS IN SAID NUCLEAR REACTOR.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE POWER LEVEL OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A CORE CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF FUEL ELEMENTS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CONTROL RODS MOUNTED VERTICALLY IN SAID CORE, EACH OF SAID CONTROL RODS COMPRISING A FIRST SECTION, AT LEAST ONE OTHER SECTION ADJACENT SAID FIRST SECTION, AND A PLURALITY OF MATING MEMBERS FOR SELECTIVELY SECURING SAID FIRST SECTION TO SAID OTHER SECTION,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE POWER LEVEL OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A CORE CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF FUEL ELEMENTS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CONTROL RODS MOUNTED VERTICALLY IN SAID CORE, EACH OF SAID CONTROL RODS COMPRISING A FIRST SECTION, AT LEAST ONE OTHER SECTION ADJACENT SAID FIRST SECTION, AND A PLURALITY OF MATING MEMBERS FOR SELECTIVELY SECURING SAID FIRST SECTION TO SAID OTHER SECTION,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |