US3308032A
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Swimming pool type reactors
Assignee: Societe Grenobloise dEtudes et dApplications Hydrauliques SA SOGREAH
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Filing: 1964-04-01
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1984-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Berthod Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:40
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C15/00; G21C15/24; G21C15/243; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
THE COMBINATION IN A SWIMMING POOL TYPE REACTOR HAVING A REACTOR CORE IMMERSED IN A POOL OF WATER CONTAINED IN AN OPEN SWIMMING POOL, OF MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A CLOSED CIRCUIT OF HIGHLY RADIOACTIVE COOLING WATER WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE POOL OF WATER AND SAID REACTOR CORE, AND A PORTION OF SUCH CIRCUIT BEING OPEN TO THE POOL OF WATER SO THAT THE COOLING WATER FLOWS AS A STREAM THROUGH THE POOL OF WATER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A DUCT CIRCUIT PORTION CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS WITH SAID OPEN CIRCUIT PORTION AND FORMING WITH THE LATTER SAID CLOSED COOLING WATER CIRCUIT, SAID DUCT PORTION INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING THE COOLING WATER THROUGH SAID CLOSED CIRCUIT, DEACTIVATING MEANS, AND A HEAT EXCHANGER, AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OPEN CIRCUIT PORTION FORM CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF THE COOLING WATER FROM ONE END OF SAID DUCT CIRCUIT PORTION AND THROUGH THE POOL OF WATER TO THE OTHER END OF SAID DUCT CIRCUIT PORTIONS, SAID CONTROLLING MEANS BEING LOCATED IN THE POOL OF WATER ABOVE SAID REACTOR CORE AND BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED IN SAID POOL OF WATER AS TO ENABLE ACCESS TO SAID REACTOR CORE FROM THE UPPER FREE SURFACE OF SAID POOL OF WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
THE COMBINATION IN A SWIMMING POOL TYPE REACTOR HAVING A REACTOR CORE IMMERSED IN A POOL OF WATER CONTAINED IN AN OPEN SWIMMING POOL, OF MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A CLOSED CIRCUIT OF HIGHLY RADIOACTIVE COOLING WATER WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE POOL OF WATER AND SAID REACTOR CORE, AND A PORTION OF SUCH CIRCUIT BEING OPEN TO THE POOL OF WATER SO THAT THE COOLING WATER FLOWS AS A STREAM THROUGH THE POOL OF WATER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A DUCT CIRCUIT PORTION CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS WITH SAID OPEN CIRCUIT PORTION AND FORMING WITH THE LATTER SAID CLOSED COOLING WATER CIRCUIT, SAID DUCT PORTION INCLUDING A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING THE COOLING WATER THROUGH SAID CLOSED CIRCUIT, DEACTIVATING MEANS, AND A HEAT EXCHANGER, AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OPEN CIRCUIT PORTION FORM CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF THE COOLING WATER FROM ONE END OF SAID DUCT CIRCUIT PORTION AND THROUGH THE POOL OF WATER TO THE OTHER END OF SAID DUCT CIRCUIT PORTIONS, SAID CONTROLLING MEANS BEING LOCATED IN THE POOL OF WATER ABOVE SAID REACTOR CORE AND BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED IN SAID POOL OF WATER AS TO ENABLE ACCESS TO SAID REACTOR CORE FROM THE UPPER FREE SURFACE OF SAID POOL OF WATER.
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |