US3344032A
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Fast neutron reactor
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1965-08-24
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vendryes Georges
- 👤 Zaleski Casimir
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:05
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C13/00; G21C13/02; G21C13/06; G21C13/073; G21C1/00; G21C1/02; G21C1/022; G21C1/024; G21C1/03; G21C7/00; G21C7/005; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A FAST-NEUTRON REACTOR DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIFIC POWER, COMPRISING: A LIQUID-TIGHT TANK; A CORE DISPOSED IN SAID TANK; SAID CORE BEING DIVIDED INTO A CENTER REGION CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATEIAL AND SURROUNDING REGION CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL OF THE SAME ENRICHMENT, BUT HAVING A HIGHER VOLUMETRIC PROPORTIO OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL THAN THE CENTER REGION; A BLANKET REGION SURROUNDING SAID CORE, CONTAINING FERTILE MATERIAL; AN OUTLET DUCT CONNECTED TO SAID TANK FOR WITHDRAWING COOLANT THEREFROM; MEANS FOR SUPLYING COOLANT TO THE REACTOR WITH THE COOLANT BEING SUPPLIED TO THE SURROUNDING REGION OF THE CORE AT A HIGHER PRESSURE THAN THE COOLANT SUPPLIED TO THE CENTER REGION OF THE CORE; AND A HEAT EXCHANGER AND PUMP MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID OUTLET DUCT TO SAID COOLANT SUPPLY MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A FAST-NEUTRON REACTOR DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIFIC POWER, COMPRISING: A LIQUID-TIGHT TANK; A CORE DISPOSED IN SAID TANK; SAID CORE BEING DIVIDED INTO A CENTER REGION CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATEIAL AND SURROUNDING REGION CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL OF THE SAME ENRICHMENT, BUT HAVING A HIGHER VOLUMETRIC PROPORTIO OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL THAN THE CENTER REGION; A BLANKET REGION SURROUNDING SAID CORE, CONTAINING FERTILE MATERIAL; AN OUTLET DUCT CONNECTED TO SAID TANK FOR WITHDRAWING COOLANT THEREFROM; MEANS FOR SUPLYING COOLANT TO THE REACTOR WITH THE COOLANT BEING SUPPLIED TO THE SURROUNDING REGION OF THE CORE AT A HIGHER PRESSURE THAN THE COOLANT SUPPLIED TO THE CENTER REGION OF THE CORE; AND A HEAT EXCHANGER AND PUMP MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID OUTLET DUCT TO SAID COOLANT SUPPLY MEANS.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |