US3324008A
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Fuel rod structure
Assignee: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd AECL
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Filing: 1965-08-05
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Granted: 1967-06-06
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Expires: 1985-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howieson Joseph
- 👤 John C Mcgregor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:08
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C3/33; G21C3/336; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/90; Y10S376/901; Y10S376/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
IN A FUEL CLUSTER FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING AN ASSEMBLY OF FUEL ELEMENTS EACH COMPRISING A FUEL MATERIAL AND A CLADDING SURROUNDING THE MATERIAL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES, A WART AFFIXED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID CLADDING ON A FIRST ELEMENT IN AT LEAST ONE REGION PROXIMATE TO A SECOND REGION ON THE CLADDING OF AN ADJACENT ELEMENT, AND A SECOND WART AFFIXED IN THE SECOND REGION OF THE ADJACENT ELEMENT, CONTACTING BETWEEN THE FIRST AND ADJACENT ELEMENTS TAKING PLACE THROUGH SAID WARTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
IN A FUEL CLUSTER FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPRISING AN ASSEMBLY OF FUEL ELEMENTS EACH COMPRISING A FUEL MATERIAL AND A CLADDING SURROUNDING THE MATERIAL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES, A WART AFFIXED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID CLADDING ON A FIRST ELEMENT IN AT LEAST ONE REGION PROXIMATE TO A SECOND REGION ON THE CLADDING OF AN ADJACENT ELEMENT, AND A SECOND WART AFFIXED IN THE SECOND REGION OF THE ADJACENT ELEMENT, CONTACTING BETWEEN THE FIRST AND ADJACENT ELEMENTS TAKING PLACE THROUGH SAID WARTS.
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) | 1970-06-05 | 1970-12-05 | 1971-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-05 | 1974-12-05 | 1975-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-05 | 1978-12-05 | 1979-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |