US3619616A
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Forced air cooled radioactive materials container
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-01-24
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1989-01-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved radioactive materials container system having a system of ducts and nozzles for efficient forced air cooling of a finned radioactive materials container.
Inventors
- 👤 Carrel W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:16
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F5/00; G21F5/06; G21F5/10; G21F5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A system for transporting radioactive material, comprising: a container for said radioactive material including an elongated hollow body having an internal passage, a removable closure for said passage, a radiation shield surrounding said passage, a support within said passage adapted to receive said material; a plurality of spaced fins projecting from the external surface of said body, a transport deck including means for removably receiving and securing said container thereto; means forming a source of pressurized air; a first system of ducts supported by said deck and receiving pressurized air from said source; a removable protective enclosure surrounding said container above said deck; a second system of ducts supported by said enclosure and adapted for removable connection to said source for receiving pressurized air therefrom; and a plurality of nozzles connected to said ducts for receiving pressurized air therefrom and for directing high velocity airstreams onto the external surfaces of said container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A system for transporting radioactive material, comprising: a container for said radioactive material including an elongated hollow body having an internal passage, a removable closure for said passage, a radiation shield surrounding said passage, a support within said passage adapted to receive said material; a plurality of spaced fins projecting from the external surface of said body, a transport deck including means for removably receiving and securing said container thereto; means forming a source of pressurized air; a first system of ducts supported by said deck and receiving pressurized air from said source; a removable protective enclosure surrounding said container above said deck; a second system of ducts supported by said enclosure and adapted for removable connection to said source for receiving pressurized air therefrom; and a plurality of nozzles connected to said ducts for receiving pressurized air therefrom and for directing high velocity airstreams onto the external surfaces of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said means for removably receiving and securing said container to said deck includes pivoting means adapted to permit movement of said container between a horizontal and a vertical position while being supported by said deck.
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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |