US3247076A
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Fuel elements for nuclear reactors with lateral support means
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1963-07-03
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1983-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tutte Edward
- 👤 Taylor Anthony Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:45
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/06; G21C3/12; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
AN ELONGATED FUEL ELEMENT FOR AXIAL INSERTION INTO A COOLANT-CONDUCTING VERTICALLY ORIENTATED PASSAGEWAY OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, SAID FUEL ELEMENT CARRYING AT LEAST THREE RADIALLY MOVABLE LATERAL-SUPPORT MEMBERS PROVIDED AT THAT END OF THE FUEL ELEMENT WHICH FIRST ENTERS THE PASSAGEWAY ON CHARGING OF THE FUEL ELEMENT THEREINTO, MEANS OPERABLE BY COOLANT FLOW FOR RADIALLY OUTWARDLY DISPLACING SAID LATERAL-SUPPORT MEMBERS, AND MEANS AL-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
AN ELONGATED FUEL ELEMENT FOR AXIAL INSERTION INTO A COOLANT-CONDUCTING VERTICALLY ORIENTATED PASSAGEWAY OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, SAID FUEL ELEMENT CARRYING AT LEAST THREE RADIALLY MOVABLE LATERAL-SUPPORT MEMBERS PROVIDED AT THAT END OF THE FUEL ELEMENT WHICH FIRST ENTERS THE PASSAGEWAY ON CHARGING OF THE FUEL ELEMENT THEREINTO, MEANS OPERABLE BY COOLANT FLOW FOR RADIALLY OUTWARDLY DISPLACING SAID LATERAL-SUPPORT MEMBERS, AND MEANS AL-
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |