US3287224A
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Large fast nuclear reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-06
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1986-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter B Loewenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:37
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/02; G21C1/022; G21C1/024; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A SODIUM-COOLED FAST BREEDER REACTOR HAVING A CORE SIZE OF AT LEAST 800 LITERS COMPRISING A CENTRAL CORE OF URANIUM-233 DISPERSED IN THORIUM-232, AN OUTER CORE OF PLUTONIUM DISPOSED IN URANIUM-238 SURROUNDING SAID INNER CORE, AND A BLANKET OF DEPLETED URANIUM SURROUNDING SAID OUTER CORE, THE REACTOR OPERATING PREDOMINANTLY ON THE PLUTONIUM-URANIUM-238 CYCLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A SODIUM-COOLED FAST BREEDER REACTOR HAVING A CORE SIZE OF AT LEAST 800 LITERS COMPRISING A CENTRAL CORE OF URANIUM-233 DISPERSED IN THORIUM-232, AN OUTER CORE OF PLUTONIUM DISPOSED IN URANIUM-238 SURROUNDING SAID INNER CORE, AND A BLANKET OF DEPLETED URANIUM SURROUNDING SAID OUTER CORE, THE REACTOR OPERATING PREDOMINANTLY ON THE PLUTONIUM-URANIUM-238 CYCLE.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |