US3631973A
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Convolute ground package of cylindrical objects
Assignee: GA Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-04
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1988-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A package capable of holding up to 35 pounds and more of uranium pellets is constructed with a polyurethane strip having a thickness greater than the radius of the pellet and a large length-to-width ratio. The strip has on one of its surfaces a plurality of parallel grooves positioned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strip. Each of the grooves has a depth at least about the radius of the pellet and a width at the surface of the strip about the diameter of the pellet. The strip with the pellets is wound into a convolute package holding the pellets therein firmly between the adjacent layers of the convolution and by the sidewalls of the grooves pinched against the pellets.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Rode
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/02; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/671
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A package of cylindrical uranium pellets which comprises a strip of resilient polymeric material having on its inwardly facing surface a plurality of grooves positioned substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strip, each of said grooves having a depth at least about the radius of the pellet and a width at the surface of the strip about the diameter of the pellet, and a plurality of said pellets positioned within said grooves, said strip with the pellets being in the form of a convolution holding the pellets between adjacent layers thereof, and the transverse movement of the pellets being limited by the sidewalls of the grooves pinched against the pellets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A package of cylindrical uranium pellets which comprises a strip of resilient polymeric material having on its inwardly facing surface a plurality of grooves positioned substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strip, each of said grooves having a depth at least about the radius of the pellet and a width at the surface of the strip about the diameter of the pellet, and a plurality of said pellets positioned within said grooves, said strip with the pellets being in the form of a convolution holding the pellets between adjacent layers thereof, and the transverse movement of the pellets being limited by the sidewalls of the grooves pinched against the pellets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein the grooves have substantially vertical sidewalls before the strip is formed into a convolute package.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A package according to claim 2 wherein the strip is made of polyurethane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
141 words
A packing strip suitable for packing fragile elongated cylindrical objects which comprises a strip of resilient polymeric material having a thickness greater than the radius of the elongated object and a substantially large length-to-width ratio, said strip having on one of its surfaces a plurality of parallel grooves of uniform dimensions positioned substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strip, each of the grooves having a depth of at least the radius of said object and a width at the surface of said strip about the diameter of said object, a plurality of objects being positioned in said grooves, said strip with said elongated objects being wound into a convolute package with the grooves facing inwardly, the elongated objects being firmly held by adjacent layers of the convolution and by the sidewalls of the grooves pinched against said elongated objects.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
141 words
A packing strip suitable for packing fragile elongated cylindrical objects which comprises a strip of resilient polymeric material having a thickness greater than the radius of the elongated object and a substantially large length-to-width ratio, said strip having on one of its surfaces a plurality of parallel grooves of uniform dimensions positioned substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strip, each of the grooves having a depth of at least the radius of said object and a width at the surface of said strip about the diameter of said object, a plurality of objects being positioned in said grooves, said strip with said elongated objects being wound into a convolute package with the grooves facing inwardly, the elongated objects being firmly held by adjacent layers of the convolution and by the sidewalls of the grooves pinched against said elongated objects.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A packing strip according to claim 4 which is made of polyurethane.
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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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |