US3287230A
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Nuclear fuel element stringer assembly with improved coupling device
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1963-12-02
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1983-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerkins Ernest Edward
- 👤 Taylor Donald Garden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:42
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/06; G21C3/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A FUEL ELEMENT STRINGER COMPRISING END STACKED FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLIES, EACH FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN UPRIGHT DISPOSED SLEEVE, A CLUSTER OF ELONGATE FUEL MEMBERS DISPOSED UPRIGHT IN PARALLEL ARRAY WITHIN THE SLEEVE, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SLEEVE TO SUPPORT THE FUEL MEMBERS, A TUBULAR MEMBER SLIDABLY RETAINED BY THE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SLEEVE TO SUPPORT THE FUEL MEMBERS, SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BEING COAXIAL WITH SAID SLEEVE, AND HOLLOW COUPLING MEANS AT EACH END OF EACH TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID STRINGER COMPRISING SAID FUEL MEMBERS JOINED END TO END BY SAID COUPLING MEANS, AND WITHDRAWABLE INNER LOCKING MEANS WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS EXTENDING RHROUGH SAID HOLLOW COUPLING MEANS TO SECURE THEM IN THE COUPLED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A FUEL ELEMENT STRINGER COMPRISING END STACKED FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLIES, EACH FUEL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN UPRIGHT DISPOSED SLEEVE, A CLUSTER OF ELONGATE FUEL MEMBERS DISPOSED UPRIGHT IN PARALLEL ARRAY WITHIN THE SLEEVE, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SLEEVE TO SUPPORT THE FUEL MEMBERS, A TUBULAR MEMBER SLIDABLY RETAINED BY THE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SLEEVE TO SUPPORT THE FUEL MEMBERS, SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BEING COAXIAL WITH SAID SLEEVE, AND HOLLOW COUPLING MEANS AT EACH END OF EACH TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID STRINGER COMPRISING SAID FUEL MEMBERS JOINED END TO END BY SAID COUPLING MEANS, AND WITHDRAWABLE INNER LOCKING MEANS WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS EXTENDING RHROUGH SAID HOLLOW COUPLING MEANS TO SECURE THEM IN THE COUPLED POSITION.
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 |