US3206409A
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Radioactive gas disposal
Assignee: Pullman Inc
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Filing: 1959-09-10
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1979-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marilyn J Maue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:36
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F9/00; G21F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES: REACTING IN THE PRESENCE OF A GASEOUS RADIOACTIVE COMPONENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A RADIOACTIVE HALOGEN AND A RADIOACTIVE NOBLE GAS, A NON-RADIOACTIVE MIXTURE OF NORMALLY SOLID INORGANIC OXIDE OF A METAL, WHICH METAL IS POLYVALENT IN THE OXIDE COMPOSITION AND A SOLID ELEMENTAL METAL, SAID ELEMENTAL METAL BEING POLYVALENT IN THE COMBINED STATE AND HAVING A HIGHER OXIDE -AHT*/#O THAN THAT OF THE METAL OXIDE BY HEATING THE REACTION MIXTURE TO AT LEAST THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE EXOTHERMIC REACTION BETWEEN THE METAL OXIDE AND THE ELEMENTAL METAL IS INITIATED IN A REACTION ZONE AND ALLOWING THE RESULTING COMPLEX OXIDE PRODUCT OF THE REACTION TO COOL TO PRODUCE A SOLID CHEMICALLY COMBINED MASS CONTAINING THE RADIOACTIVE GAS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES: REACTING IN THE PRESENCE OF A GASEOUS RADIOACTIVE COMPONENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A RADIOACTIVE HALOGEN AND A RADIOACTIVE NOBLE GAS, A NON-RADIOACTIVE MIXTURE OF NORMALLY SOLID INORGANIC OXIDE OF A METAL, WHICH METAL IS POLYVALENT IN THE OXIDE COMPOSITION AND A SOLID ELEMENTAL METAL, SAID ELEMENTAL METAL BEING POLYVALENT IN THE COMBINED STATE AND HAVING A HIGHER OXIDE -AHT*/#O THAN THAT OF THE METAL OXIDE BY HEATING THE REACTION MIXTURE TO AT LEAST THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE EXOTHERMIC REACTION BETWEEN THE METAL OXIDE AND THE ELEMENTAL METAL IS INITIATED IN A REACTION ZONE AND ALLOWING THE RESULTING COMPLEX OXIDE PRODUCT OF THE REACTION TO COOL TO PRODUCE A SOLID CHEMICALLY COMBINED MASS CONTAINING THE RADIOACTIVE GAS.
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |