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US3285823A
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Nuclear reactor
Assignee: Atomic Power Development Associates Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-18
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weymouth N Mcdaniel
- 👤 Charles E Klotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:22
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/22; G21C1/00; G21C1/02; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/22; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A MOBILE FUEL, NUCLEAR REACTOR, COMPRISING: A HOLLOW CORE MEMBER HAVING AN UPPER CHARGING INLET AND AT LEAST ONE RESTRICTED APERTURE, LOWER DISCHARGING OUTLET FOR SAID FUEL, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY SUPPLYING TO SAID INLET, A THIN SLURRY COMPRISING DISCRETE PARTICLES OF MATERIAL USEFUEL IN CARRYING OUT A CONTROLLED NUCLEAR FISSION CHAIN REACTION AND A LIQUID CARRIER FOR SAID PARTICLES, MEANS ADJACENT SAID INLET FOR CONCENTRATING SAID SLURRY BY PARTIAL DELIQUEFACTION THEREOF TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE THICKNESS OF A PASTE, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID PASTE INTO SAID CORE MEMBER THROUGH SAID INLET, MEANS INCLUDING SAID RESTRICTED APERTURE OUTLET FOR CAUSING SAID PASTE TO MOVE THROUGH SAID CORE MEMBER AT THE SETTLED DENSITY OF SAID PARTICLES IN SAID LIQUID CARRIER WITH SAID PARTICLES UNSUSPENDED IN SAID LIQUID AND RESTING UPON ONE ANOTHER, MEANS ADJACENT SAID OUTLET FOR RE-SLURRYING THE PASTE EFFLUENT FROM SAID CORE MEMBER BY ADDITIONS OF SAID CARRIER THERETO, AND MEANS FOR RECIRCULATING SAID SLURRY TO SAID INLET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A MOBILE FUEL, NUCLEAR REACTOR, COMPRISING: A HOLLOW CORE MEMBER HAVING AN UPPER CHARGING INLET AND AT LEAST ONE RESTRICTED APERTURE, LOWER DISCHARGING OUTLET FOR SAID FUEL, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY SUPPLYING TO SAID INLET, A THIN SLURRY COMPRISING DISCRETE PARTICLES OF MATERIAL USEFUEL IN CARRYING OUT A CONTROLLED NUCLEAR FISSION CHAIN REACTION AND A LIQUID CARRIER FOR SAID PARTICLES, MEANS ADJACENT SAID INLET FOR CONCENTRATING SAID SLURRY BY PARTIAL DELIQUEFACTION THEREOF TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE THICKNESS OF A PASTE, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID PASTE INTO SAID CORE MEMBER THROUGH SAID INLET, MEANS INCLUDING SAID RESTRICTED APERTURE OUTLET FOR CAUSING SAID PASTE TO MOVE THROUGH SAID CORE MEMBER AT THE SETTLED DENSITY OF SAID PARTICLES IN SAID LIQUID CARRIER WITH SAID PARTICLES UNSUSPENDED IN SAID LIQUID AND RESTING UPON ONE ANOTHER, MEANS ADJACENT SAID OUTLET FOR RE-SLURRYING THE PASTE EFFLUENT FROM SAID CORE MEMBER BY ADDITIONS OF SAID CARRIER THERETO, AND MEANS FOR RECIRCULATING SAID SLURRY TO SAID INLET.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |