US3201319A
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Nuclear reactor with pressurizer
Assignee: UNITED KIAGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY A
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Filing: 1962-11-19
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hackney Stanley
- 👤 Williams Ronald Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:56
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/32; G21C1/322; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/09; G21C1/14; G21C1/16; G21C1/18; G21C1/20; G21C13/00; G21C13/08; G21C13/087; G21C13/093; G21C15/00; G21C15/02; G21C15/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHEREIN A SECODARY COOLANT IS HEATED BY FUEL ELEMENTS, SAID REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL, MEANS DISPOSED IN THE VESSEL TO CONTAIN IN ISOLATION FROM THE SECONDARY COOLANT BOTH THE FUEL ELEMENTS AND A LIQUID PRIMARY COOLANT, A PRESSURE CHAMBER DISPOSED IN THE VESSEL IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID MEANS AND AFFORDING A SUFFICIENT VERTICAL DIMENSION FOR THE PREIMARY COOLANT TO FORM A FREE SURFACE THEREIN OVER THE RANGE OF ITS OPERATING TEMPERATURE, AND MEANS ENABLING GAS TO BE ADMITTED TO THE PRESSURE CHAMBER AND TRAPPED OVER SUCH FREE SURFACE FOR PRESSURISATION OF THE PRIMARY COOLANT AGAINST BULK BOILING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR WHEREIN A SECODARY COOLANT IS HEATED BY FUEL ELEMENTS, SAID REACTOR COMPRISING A VESSEL, MEANS DISPOSED IN THE VESSEL TO CONTAIN IN ISOLATION FROM THE SECONDARY COOLANT BOTH THE FUEL ELEMENTS AND A LIQUID PRIMARY COOLANT, A PRESSURE CHAMBER DISPOSED IN THE VESSEL IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID MEANS AND AFFORDING A SUFFICIENT VERTICAL DIMENSION FOR THE PREIMARY COOLANT TO FORM A FREE SURFACE THEREIN OVER THE RANGE OF ITS OPERATING TEMPERATURE, AND MEANS ENABLING GAS TO BE ADMITTED TO THE PRESSURE CHAMBER AND TRAPPED OVER SUCH FREE SURFACE FOR PRESSURISATION OF THE PRIMARY COOLANT AGAINST BULK BOILING.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |