US3763292A
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Manufacture of bonded particle nuclear fuel composites
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1971-10-01
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A PRESELECTED VOLUME OF NUCLEAR FUEL PARTICLES ARE PLACED IN A CYLINDRICAL MOLD CAVITY FOLLOWED BY A SOLID PELLET OF RESIN-CARBON MATRIX MATERIAL OF PRESELECTED VOLLIQUEFIED MATRIX FORCED THROUGHOUT THE INTERSTICES OF THE FUEL PARTICLES BY ADVANCING A PISTON INTO THE MOLD CAVITY. EXCESS MATRIX IS PERMITTED TO ESCAPE THROUGH A VENT HOLE IN THE END OF THE MOLD OPPOSITE TO THAT END WHERE THE PELLET WAS ORIGINALLY DISPOSED. AFTER THE MATRIX IS RESOLIDIFIED BY COOLING, THE RESULTANT FUEL COMPOSITE IS REMOVED FROM THE MOLD AND THE RESIN COMPONENT OF THE MATRIX CARBONIZED. D R A W I N G
Inventors
- 👤 J Stradley
- 👤 J Sease
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-26 21:19
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C21/00; G21C21/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
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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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |