US3267002A
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Method for controlling a nuclear reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-28
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1985-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Leonard W Fromm
- 👤 Ellyn Glen
- 👤 Charles N Kelber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:36
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING VARING THE AMOUNT OF A CONTROL MATERIAL AT THE AXIAL CENTER OF THE REACTOR IN LARGE INCREMENTS, AFTER EACH SUCH INCREMENTAL VARIATION MOVING CONVENTIONAL CONTROL RODS AXIALLY AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO COMPENSATE FOR SAID INCREMENTAL VARIATION, AND MOVING THE CONVENTIONAL CONTROL RODS TO CONTROL THE REACTOR BETWEEN INCREMENTAL VARIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF CONTROL MATERIAL AT THE AXIAL CENTER OF THE REACTOR, WHEREBY AXIAL FLUX DISTORTION CAUSED BY CONVENTIONAL CONTROL RODS IS MINIMIZED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING VARING THE AMOUNT OF A CONTROL MATERIAL AT THE AXIAL CENTER OF THE REACTOR IN LARGE INCREMENTS, AFTER EACH SUCH INCREMENTAL VARIATION MOVING CONVENTIONAL CONTROL RODS AXIALLY AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO COMPENSATE FOR SAID INCREMENTAL VARIATION, AND MOVING THE CONVENTIONAL CONTROL RODS TO CONTROL THE REACTOR BETWEEN INCREMENTAL VARIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF CONTROL MATERIAL AT THE AXIAL CENTER OF THE REACTOR, WHEREBY AXIAL FLUX DISTORTION CAUSED BY CONVENTIONAL CONTROL RODS IS MINIMIZED.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |