US3680498A
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Structure and a method for isolating a building against radioactive fallout
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-04
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1988-12-04
Abstract
Abstract 1. A method for providing radioactive fallout shielding for a structure, said method having the following steps: providing portable containers; providing a plurality of shelves for supporting said containers; arranging said shelves adjacent to a generally non-shielding defining surface of said structure; placing said portable containers on said shelves in closely adjacent fashion such that each of said shelves supports a generally horizontal row of containers; and filling said portable containers with shielding material such that a substantially continuous wall of shielding material is formed adjacent to said defining surface of said structure such that the shielding ability of said surface is increased.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Roos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:05
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for providing radioactive fallout shielding for a structure, said method having the following steps: providing portable containers; providing a plurality of shelves for supporting said containers; arranging said shelves adjacent to a generally non-shielding defining surface of said structure; placing said portable containers on said shelves in closely adjacent fashion such that each of said shelves supports a generally horizontal row of containers; and filling said portable containers with shielding material such that a substantially continuous wall of shielding material is formed adjacent to said defining surface of said structure such that the shielding ability of said surface is increased.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for providing radioactive fallout shielding for a structure, said method having the following steps: providing portable containers; providing a plurality of shelves for supporting said containers; arranging said shelves adjacent to a generally non-shielding defining surface of said structure; placing said portable containers on said shelves in closely adjacent fashion such that each of said shelves supports a generally horizontal row of containers; and filling said portable containers with shielding material such that a substantially continuous wall of shielding material is formed adjacent to said defining surface of said structure such that the shielding ability of said surface is increased.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 which also includes the step of slanting said shelves with respect to the horizontal such that said containers on one shelf overlap those on adjacent shelves in order to prevent the possibility of gaps which would not be blocked by shielding material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the particular order in which the steps of said method are carried out includes arranging said portable containers on said shelves in a closely adjacent fashion and thereafter filling said portable containers with said shielding material.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus providing radioactive fallout shielding to a structure, said apparatus comprising in combination: shelving which can be arranged to improve the shielding ability of a defining surface of said structure; containers arranged on said shelving in closely adjacent fashion; shielding material; said containers being filled with said shielding material such that a substantially continuous wall of shielding material is formed thereby; said shelving further comprising shelves which are slanted with respect to the horizontal such that said containers on one shelf of said shelving overlap those on adjacent shelves in order to prevent the possibility of gaps which would not be blocked by shielding material.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus providing radioactive fallout shielding to a structure, said apparatus comprising in combination: shelving which can be arranged to improve the shielding ability of a defining surface of said structure; containers arranged on said shelving in closely adjacent fashion; shielding material; said containers being filled with said shielding material such that a substantially continuous wall of shielding material is formed thereby; said shelving further comprising shelves which are slanted with respect to the horizontal such that said containers on one shelf of said shelving overlap those on adjacent shelves in order to prevent the possibility of gaps which would not be blocked by shielding material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said shelving and said containers are portable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said portable containers are generally flexible such that they will tend to squeeze together and prevent the possibility of gaps through which radiation could travel when arranged in said closely adjacent fashion on said shelving.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said shielding material comprises a liquid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein said liquid is primarily water.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |