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Method of producing nuclear fuel monocarbides from higher carbides
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1963-12-18
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1983-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sowden Ronald George
- 👤 Hodge Neville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:42
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; C; C01; C01B; C01B32/00; C01B32/90; C01B32/914; C01B32/928; C01P; C01P2006/00; C01P2006/10; C01P2006/80; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FUEL MATERIAL MONOCARBIDES SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM MONOCARBIDE, PLUTONIUM MONOCARBIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF, SUCH METHOD COMPRISING THE STEP OF REACTING A FUEL MATERIAL HIGHER CARBIDE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM SEQUICARBIDE, URANIUM DICARBIDE, PLUTONIUM SEQUICARBIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF WITH HYDROGEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF NOT LESS THAN 1000*C. IN THE SUBSTANTIAL ABSENCE OF OXYGEN AND WATER VAPOUR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FUEL MATERIAL MONOCARBIDES SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM MONOCARBIDE, PLUTONIUM MONOCARBIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF, SUCH METHOD COMPRISING THE STEP OF REACTING A FUEL MATERIAL HIGHER CARBIDE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF URANIUM SEQUICARBIDE, URANIUM DICARBIDE, PLUTONIUM SEQUICARBIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF WITH HYDROGEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF NOT LESS THAN 1000*C. IN THE SUBSTANTIAL ABSENCE OF OXYGEN AND WATER VAPOUR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |