US3303004A
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Method for dissolving stainless steel members
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-06
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1985-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin R Bennett
- 👤 George I Cathers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:03
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/34; G21C19/38; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A METHOD FOR DISSOLVING STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINING MEMBERS COMPRISING THE STEP OF CONTACTING SAID MEMBER WITH A GASEOUS REACTION MIXTURE OF ANHYDROUS HF AND AN OXYGEN CONTAINING GAS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 550%650%C., THEREBY OXIDIZING SAID STAINLESS STEEL CLADDING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
39 words
A METHOD FOR DISSOLVING STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINING MEMBERS COMPRISING THE STEP OF CONTACTING SAID MEMBER WITH A GASEOUS REACTION MIXTURE OF ANHYDROUS HF AND AN OXYGEN CONTAINING GAS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 550%650%C., THEREBY OXIDIZING SAID STAINLESS STEEL CLADDING.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION AND RECOVERY OF FUEL VALUES FROM STAINLESS STEEL CLAD SPENT URANIUM OR PLUTONIUM OXIDE FUELS COMPRISING IMMERSING SAID FUELS IN A FLUIDIZED BED, FLUIDIZING SAID BED WITH AN ANHYDROUS GASEOUS REACTION MIXTURE COMPRISING 40 VOLUME PERCENT HF IN OXYGEN WHILE MAINTAINING SAID BED AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 550%-650%C. TO THEREBY EFFECT AN OXIDATION OF SAID STAINLESS STEEL CLADDING AND THEREAFTER SEPARATELY RECOVERING SAID URANIUM OR PLUTONIUM OXIDE FUEL VALUES FROM SAID DECLAD FUELS.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION AND RECOVERY OF FUEL VALUES FROM STAINLESS STEEL CLAD SPENT URANIUM OR PLUTONIUM OXIDE FUELS COMPRISING IMMERSING SAID FUELS IN A FLUIDIZED BED, FLUIDIZING SAID BED WITH AN ANHYDROUS GASEOUS REACTION MIXTURE COMPRISING 40 VOLUME PERCENT HF IN OXYGEN WHILE MAINTAINING SAID BED AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 550%-650%C. TO THEREBY EFFECT AN OXIDATION OF SAID STAINLESS STEEL CLADDING AND THEREAFTER SEPARATELY RECOVERING SAID URANIUM OR PLUTONIUM OXIDE FUEL VALUES FROM SAID DECLAD FUELS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |