US3236053A
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Underground storage and disposal of radioactive products
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-09
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1979-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gaines H Billue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:12
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F9/00; G21F9/04; G21F9/20; G21F9/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD FOR SAFELY STORING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL COMPRISIONG THE STEPS OF MAKING A BORE HOLE THROUGH ALTERNATING BEDS OF SALT AND SHALE BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, LEACHING AWAY PORTIONS OF SAID SALT BEDS TO FORM A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY SPACED CHAMBERS ABOUT SAID BORE HOLE AND IN COMMUNICATION THEREWITH, REMOVING SALT WATER FROM SAID CHAMBERS, MIXING A SOLUTION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TO BE STORED WITH ALKALI TO NEUTRALIZE ANY ACID PRESENT IN SAID SOLUTION, DEPOSITING THE RADIOACTIVE-ALKALI SOLUTION IN LEAST ONE OF SAID CHAMBERS, AND SEALING SAID BORE HOLE TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD FOR SAFELY STORING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL COMPRISIONG THE STEPS OF MAKING A BORE HOLE THROUGH ALTERNATING BEDS OF SALT AND SHALE BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, LEACHING AWAY PORTIONS OF SAID SALT BEDS TO FORM A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY SPACED CHAMBERS ABOUT SAID BORE HOLE AND IN COMMUNICATION THEREWITH, REMOVING SALT WATER FROM SAID CHAMBERS, MIXING A SOLUTION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TO BE STORED WITH ALKALI TO NEUTRALIZE ANY ACID PRESENT IN SAID SOLUTION, DEPOSITING THE RADIOACTIVE-ALKALI SOLUTION IN LEAST ONE OF SAID CHAMBERS, AND SEALING SAID BORE HOLE TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL THEREFROM.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |