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US3309277A
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Nuclear reactor and method of fuel management therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaye Seymour
- 👤 Jr Dana H Lee
- 👤 John R Triplett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:42
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD OF FUEL MANAGEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR UTILIZING A THORIUM-URANIUM233 BREEDING CYCLE FOR A PLURALITY OF FUEL RECYCLES, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES CHARGING THE REACTOR WITH FUEL UNITS CONTAINING URANIUM AND THORIUM, OPERATING THE REACTOR FOR THE DESIRED REACTIVITY LIFE OF AT LEAST A SELECTED PORTION OF SAID FUEL UNITS, REMOVING SAID SELECTED PORTION OF FUEL UNITS FROM THE NUCLEAR REACTOR, REPROCESSING SAID SELECTED FUEL UNITS TO ELIMINATE FISSION PRODUCTS AND TO RECOVER BRED URANIUM, AND REFUELING THE NUCLEAR REACTOR WITH BRED URANIUM, THORIUM AND MAKE-UP PLUTONIUM FOR A SUBSEQUENT REACTOR CYCLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD OF FUEL MANAGEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR UTILIZING A THORIUM-URANIUM233 BREEDING CYCLE FOR A PLURALITY OF FUEL RECYCLES, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES CHARGING THE REACTOR WITH FUEL UNITS CONTAINING URANIUM AND THORIUM, OPERATING THE REACTOR FOR THE DESIRED REACTIVITY LIFE OF AT LEAST A SELECTED PORTION OF SAID FUEL UNITS, REMOVING SAID SELECTED PORTION OF FUEL UNITS FROM THE NUCLEAR REACTOR, REPROCESSING SAID SELECTED FUEL UNITS TO ELIMINATE FISSION PRODUCTS AND TO RECOVER BRED URANIUM, AND REFUELING THE NUCLEAR REACTOR WITH BRED URANIUM, THORIUM AND MAKE-UP PLUTONIUM FOR A SUBSEQUENT REACTOR CYCLE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |