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US3244598A
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Nuclear reactor power conversion system
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-02
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-01-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rose David
- 👤 Hanitzsch Koingird Anna Helene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:17
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/02; F22B1/18; F22B1/1823; G; G21; G21C; G21C15/00; G21C15/02; G21C15/04; G21C15/24; G21C15/253; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/04; G21D5/08; G21D5/12; G21D5/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A SYSTEM FOR EFFECTING THE CONVERSION OF THERMAL ENERGY PROVIDED BY A HEAT EXTRACTING MEDIUM THAT IS CIRCULATED THROUGH THE PRIMARY COLANT LOOP OF AN OPERATING NUCLEAR REACTOR INTO USABLE ELECTRICAL ENERGY, WHICH SYSTEM COMPRISES A STEAM GENERATOR CONNECTED TO THE REACTOR SO THAT THE MEDIUM CIRCULATED THERETHROUGH PASSES THROUGH SAID STEAM GENERATOR, SAID STEAM GENERATOR INCLUDING A SUPERHEATER SECTION AND A REHEATER SECTION, A STEAM CONVERSION UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID STEAM GENERATOR FOR EFFECTING THE CONVERSION OF ENERGY DERIVED FROM THE STEAM PRODUCED THEREBY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SAID CONVERSION UNIT INCLUDING A COLD REHEAT LINE THAT PROVICES A PATH FOR STEAM FROM PART OF SAID STEAM CONVERSION UNIT TO SAID REHEATER SECTION, A CIRCULATOR LOCATED WITHIN THE PRIMARY COOLANT LOOP OF THE REACTOR FOR EFFECTING THE CIRCULATION OF THE HEAT EXTRACTING MEDIUM THERETHROUGH, AND A STEAM TURBINE CONNECTED IN SAID COLD REHEAT LINE, SAID STEAM TURBINE BEING CONNECTED TO SAID CIRCULATOR SO THAT STEAM PASSING THROUGH SAID COLD REHEAT LINE TO SAID REHEATER SECTION EFFECTS THE DRIVING OF SAID STEAM TURBINE AND THE CONCOMITANT ACTUATION OF SAID CIRCULATOR TO ESTABLISH THE NECESSARY CIRCULATION RATE OF THE HEAT EXTRACTING MEDIUM THROUGH THE NUCLEAR REACTOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
A SYSTEM FOR EFFECTING THE CONVERSION OF THERMAL ENERGY PROVIDED BY A HEAT EXTRACTING MEDIUM THAT IS CIRCULATED THROUGH THE PRIMARY COLANT LOOP OF AN OPERATING NUCLEAR REACTOR INTO USABLE ELECTRICAL ENERGY, WHICH SYSTEM COMPRISES A STEAM GENERATOR CONNECTED TO THE REACTOR SO THAT THE MEDIUM CIRCULATED THERETHROUGH PASSES THROUGH SAID STEAM GENERATOR, SAID STEAM GENERATOR INCLUDING A SUPERHEATER SECTION AND A REHEATER SECTION, A STEAM CONVERSION UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID STEAM GENERATOR FOR EFFECTING THE CONVERSION OF ENERGY DERIVED FROM THE STEAM PRODUCED THEREBY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SAID CONVERSION UNIT INCLUDING A COLD REHEAT LINE THAT PROVICES A PATH FOR STEAM FROM PART OF SAID STEAM CONVERSION UNIT TO SAID REHEATER SECTION, A CIRCULATOR LOCATED WITHIN THE PRIMARY COOLANT LOOP OF THE REACTOR FOR EFFECTING THE CIRCULATION OF THE HEAT EXTRACTING MEDIUM THERETHROUGH, AND A STEAM TURBINE CONNECTED IN SAID COLD REHEAT LINE, SAID STEAM TURBINE BEING CONNECTED TO SAID CIRCULATOR SO THAT STEAM PASSING THROUGH SAID COLD REHEAT LINE TO SAID REHEATER SECTION EFFECTS THE DRIVING OF SAID STEAM TURBINE AND THE CONCOMITANT ACTUATION OF SAID CIRCULATOR TO ESTABLISH THE NECESSARY CIRCULATION RATE OF THE HEAT EXTRACTING MEDIUM THROUGH THE NUCLEAR REACTOR.
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |