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Process for making nuclear fuel element
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-11-29
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1982-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John B Burnham
- 👤 James G Darrah
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:04
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/90; Y10S376/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A UNIFORM PULVERANT MIXTURE OF FROM 5% TO 90% BY WEIGHT GRAPHITE BONDED URANIUM CARBIDE HAVING A GRAIN SIZE OF FROM 40 TO 200 MESH, FROM 0 TO 90% BY WEIGHT SILICON CARBIDE AND FROM 5% TO 15% BY WEIGHT ORGANIC RESIN BINDER, FORMING SAID MIXTURE INTO A BRIQUETTE AND THEN IMMERSING SAID BRIQUETTE INTO MOLTEN SILICON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A UNIFORM PULVERANT MIXTURE OF FROM 5% TO 90% BY WEIGHT GRAPHITE BONDED URANIUM CARBIDE HAVING A GRAIN SIZE OF FROM 40 TO 200 MESH, FROM 0 TO 90% BY WEIGHT SILICON CARBIDE AND FROM 5% TO 15% BY WEIGHT ORGANIC RESIN BINDER, FORMING SAID MIXTURE INTO A BRIQUETTE AND THEN IMMERSING SAID BRIQUETTE INTO MOLTEN SILICON.
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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |