US3360477A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-26
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elick H Acree
- 👤 William G Tatum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:33
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21G; G21G4/00; G21G4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A HIGH-OUTPUT NEUTRON SOURCE OF THE ALPHA-NEUTRON REACTION TYPE COMPRISING AN ADMIXTURE OF A FIRST PARENT ELEMENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF AMERICIUM241 AND NEPTUNIUM-237, A TARGET METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BORON AND BERYLLIUM, AND A SECOND ELEMENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CURIUM-242 AND PLUTONIUM-238, SAID SECOND ELEMENT BEING PRODUCED IN SITU BY NEUTRON IRRADIATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A HIGH-OUTPUT NEUTRON SOURCE OF THE ALPHA-NEUTRON REACTION TYPE COMPRISING AN ADMIXTURE OF A FIRST PARENT ELEMENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF AMERICIUM241 AND NEPTUNIUM-237, A TARGET METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BORON AND BERYLLIUM, AND A SECOND ELEMENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CURIUM-242 AND PLUTONIUM-238, SAID SECOND ELEMENT BEING PRODUCED IN SITU BY NEUTRON IRRADIATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |