US3239425A
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Fuel element for a nuclear reactor with an attached thermocouple cable
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1962-05-21
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1982-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Guneratne Piyatilleke Perera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:55
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/10; G21C17/102; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14; G01K1/146; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT HAVING A THERMOCOUPLE CABLE ATTACHED THERETO, SAID CABLE BEING ATTACHED TO THE FUEL ELEMENT IN THE VICINITY OF ITS HOT JUCNTION SIDE, A WEAKENED PORTION OF REDUCED CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA IN SAID CABLE SPACED FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO SAID FUEL ELEMENT, AND A PROTECTIVE SLEVE SURROUNDING SAID WEAKENED PORTION FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL BREAKING OF SAID WEAKENED PORTION BUT FOR PERMITTING INTENTIONAL BREAKING OF SID WEAKENED PORTION UPON APPLICATION OF PREDETERMINED TENSION TO SAID CABLE FROMTHE UNATTACHED FREE END THEREOF.
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |