US3262859A
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Ordered bed nuclear fuel assemblies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-20
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1985-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren E Winsche
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:34
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/042; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
AN ORDERED BED OF SPERICAL PARTICLES SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL IN SIZE CONSISTING OF A SERIES OF HORIZONTAL LAYERS OF SAID PARTICLES, THE PARTICLES IN ANY LAYER FORMING CORNERS OF SQUARES AND LOCATED IN THE CUSPS FORMED BY THE PARTICLES IN AN ADJACENT LAYER, MEANS CONSISTING OF VERTICAL, FLAT WALLS FORMING A CONTAINER IN RECTANGULAR CROSSSECTION ENCLOSING SAID PARTICLES, EACH OF SAID WALLS BEING PARALLEL TO SOME OF THE DIAGONAL LINES OF SAID SQUARES, SAID LINES PASSING THROUGH THE CENTERS OF SAID PARTICLES, AND AT RIGHT ANGLE TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID DIAGONAL LINES, AND MEANS TO ESTABLISH THE BOTTOM LAYER OF PARTICLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
AN ORDERED BED OF SPERICAL PARTICLES SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL IN SIZE CONSISTING OF A SERIES OF HORIZONTAL LAYERS OF SAID PARTICLES, THE PARTICLES IN ANY LAYER FORMING CORNERS OF SQUARES AND LOCATED IN THE CUSPS FORMED BY THE PARTICLES IN AN ADJACENT LAYER, MEANS CONSISTING OF VERTICAL, FLAT WALLS FORMING A CONTAINER IN RECTANGULAR CROSSSECTION ENCLOSING SAID PARTICLES, EACH OF SAID WALLS BEING PARALLEL TO SOME OF THE DIAGONAL LINES OF SAID SQUARES, SAID LINES PASSING THROUGH THE CENTERS OF SAID PARTICLES, AND AT RIGHT ANGLE TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID DIAGONAL LINES, AND MEANS TO ESTABLISH THE BOTTOM LAYER OF PARTICLES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTAINER OF RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION FORMED BY TWO PAIR OF OPPOSITELY
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTAINER OF RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION FORMED BY TWO PAIR OF OPPOSITELY
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3039945A
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |