US3281328A
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Nuclear fuel rod assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-16
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor E Hazel
- 👤 Zeller John Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:59
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C3/324; G21C3/34; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN THE FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLE FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL LINER HAVING RETAINER MEANS PROVIDED AT ABOUT 60* RADIAL SPACING THE INNER PERIPHERAL WALLS THEREOF, AND PAIRS OF SPACER DEVICES FORMED AS OPEN TRIANGLES OF DEFLECTABLE SEMI-RIGID SHEET MATERIAL HAVING NODULAR LOOPS AT EACH CORNER OF SAID TRIANGLE AND A GEOMETRIC AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANE OF SAID TRIANGLE, WITH ADJACENT MEMBERS OF SAID PAIRS OF OPEN TRIANGLES ROTATED 60* WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIIS OF SAID FUEL ELEMENT, AND DISPOSED WITHIN SAID LINER WITH SAID LOOPS ENGAGING SAID RETAINING MEANS, WHEREBY ELONGATED FUEL RODS DISPOSED IN THE SPACES DEFINED BY TRIANGULAR AND CYLINDRICAL WALLS ARE RETAINED IN SPACED RELATION THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN THE FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLE FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL LINER HAVING RETAINER MEANS PROVIDED AT ABOUT 60* RADIAL SPACING THE INNER PERIPHERAL WALLS THEREOF, AND PAIRS OF SPACER DEVICES FORMED AS OPEN TRIANGLES OF DEFLECTABLE SEMI-RIGID SHEET MATERIAL HAVING NODULAR LOOPS AT EACH CORNER OF SAID TRIANGLE AND A GEOMETRIC AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANE OF SAID TRIANGLE, WITH ADJACENT MEMBERS OF SAID PAIRS OF OPEN TRIANGLES ROTATED 60* WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIIS OF SAID FUEL ELEMENT, AND DISPOSED WITHIN SAID LINER WITH SAID LOOPS ENGAGING SAID RETAINING MEANS, WHEREBY ELONGATED FUEL RODS DISPOSED IN THE SPACES DEFINED BY TRIANGULAR AND CYLINDRICAL WALLS ARE RETAINED IN SPACED RELATION THEREIN.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |