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Lattice construction
Assignee: Reactor Centrum Nederland
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Filing: 1974-03-13
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1994-03-13
Abstract
Abstract Lattice, especially for supporting sideways a bunch of nuclear fuel rods, constructed according to the egg-crate principle, in which fixing lips of alternating different lengths are stamped and bend out of the bands and cross-bands from which the lattice is composed, and are spotwelded to these bands.
Inventors
- 👤 Gijsbrecht Gerhardus Piepers
- 👤 Christiaan Gustaaf Adolf Scholtus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:11
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C3/34; G21C3/356; G21C3/3566; E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/30; E04C2/42; E04C2/421; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A lattice constructed of a set of parallel elongated first strips residing in a given plane and a set of parallel elongated second strips also residing in said plane, said sets of first and second strips intersecting and engaging at a plurality of complementary spaced-apart incisions each of which extends from one edge of each strip toward the opposite edge of the respective strip, whereby said sets of strips form compartments, each edge portion of each strip having a lip stamped out of the material of the strip at the intersection points so as to extend parallel to the respective intersecting strip, said lip engaging the respective intersecting strip and being secured thereto, the strips of at least one of said sets each having at least two extension lips bent outwardly on either side at locations between incisions for the purpose of engaging objects in the compartments, those parts of the strips from which said extension lips are bent out being of thickened construction so that the thickness of said extension lips is greater than the thickness of the strips of the other set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A lattice constructed of a set of parallel elongated first strips residing in a given plane and a set of parallel elongated second strips also residing in said plane, said sets of first and second strips intersecting and engaging at a plurality of complementary spaced-apart incisions each of which extends from one edge of each strip toward the opposite edge of the respective strip, whereby said sets of strips form compartments, each edge portion of each strip having a lip stamped out of the material of the strip at the intersection points so as to extend parallel to the respective intersecting strip, said lip engaging the respective intersecting strip and being secured thereto, the strips of at least one of said sets each having at least two extension lips bent outwardly on either side at locations between incisions for the purpose of engaging objects in the compartments, those parts of the strips from which said extension lips are bent out being of thickened construction so that the thickness of said extension lips is greater than the thickness of the strips of the other set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A lattice as in claim 1 including in each compartment a plate spring of the multi-arched brassiere type fitted to one of said strips opposite the ends of said extension lips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A lattice as in claim 1 including in each compartment a plate spring of the asymmetrical brassiere type fitted to one of said strips opposite the ends of said extension lips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lattice as in claim 1 including a cylindrical fissile rod disposed in each compartment.
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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) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |