US3211626A
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Neutronic reactor fuel element and member therefor
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-03
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1979-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc A Nerenstone
- 👤 Telesphore L Charland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12479; Y10T428/12493; Y10T428/12674; Y10T428/12736; Y10T428/12771; Y10T428/12778
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A MEMBER FABRICATED FROM A FISSILE MATERIAL AND ADAPTED FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT, SAID MEMBER BEING CHARACTERIZED IN THAT THE CENTRAL REGION THEREOF IS A POROUS STRUCTURE WHILE THE OUTER REGION THEREOF IS INFILTRATED WITH A MATERIAL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER HEAT CONDUCTIVITY AND A SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER MELTING POINT THAN THAT OF SAID FISSILE MATERIAL AND ALSO HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW THERMAL NEUTRONIC ABSORPTION CROSS SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A MEMBER FABRICATED FROM A FISSILE MATERIAL AND ADAPTED FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT, SAID MEMBER BEING CHARACTERIZED IN THAT THE CENTRAL REGION THEREOF IS A POROUS STRUCTURE WHILE THE OUTER REGION THEREOF IS INFILTRATED WITH A MATERIAL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER HEAT CONDUCTIVITY AND A SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER MELTING POINT THAN THAT OF SAID FISSILE MATERIAL AND ALSO HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW THERMAL NEUTRONIC ABSORPTION CROSS SECTION.
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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) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |