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Shipping container for radioactive material
Assignee: NUCLEAR ASSURANCE Corp A DE CORP
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Filing: 1971-05-24
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A body means has a cavity therewithin for receiving radioactive material and comprises side wall means including radiation shielding material as well as opposite ends which also include radiation shielding material. A combined energy absorbing and radiation shielding means is supported at opposite ends of the body means and extends outwardly thereof. The combined energy absorbing and radiation shielding means comprises a body of lead covered by a relatively thin layer of readily deformable material.
Inventors
- 👤 H Backus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F5/00; G21F5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A shipping container for radioactive material comprising body means having a cavity therewithin to receive radioactive material, said body means comprising side wall means including radiation shielding material and a plurality of longitudinally extending cooling fins, said body means also comprising end closure means including radiation shielding material at least one of said end closure means arranged to be removably secured to the corresponding end of said body member; and a combined impact absorbing and radiation shielding cap constructed and arranged to be mounted on said removable end closure means non-integrally therewith and outwardly thereof, said cap comprising a substantially solid body of lead encased within a thin cover layer of readily deformable metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A shipping container for radioactive material comprising body means having a cavity therewithin to receive radioactive material, said body means comprising side wall means including radiation shielding material and a plurality of longitudinally extending cooling fins, said body means also comprising end closure means including radiation shielding material at least one of said end closure means arranged to be removably secured to the corresponding end of said body member; and a combined impact absorbing and radiation shielding cap constructed and arranged to be mounted on said removable end closure means non-integrally therewith and outwardly thereof, said cap comprising a substantially solid body of lead encased within a thin cover layer of readily deformable metal.
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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |