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Mounting means for a storage container for fuel assembly clusters
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1979-08-22
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 1999-08-22
Abstract
Abstract The mounting means for the storage containers consists of an upper strip of stainless steel, a lower strip of ordinary structural steel and connecting posts which are welded between the two strips. The upper end of the posts are formed as fastening bolts for storage containers or are adapted to receive fastening bolts for securing a storage container in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Ramseyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:53
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/06; G21C19/07; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/10; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A mounting means for a storage container for fuel assembly clusters, said mounting means comprising a plurality of beams, each said beam including an upper strip of stainless steel, a lower strip of steel and at least one row of posts disposed in longitudinally spaced relation along said strips, each said post extending transversely through each strip in welded relation thereto, and having a threaded end above said upper strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A mounting means for a storage container for fuel assembly clusters, said mounting means comprising a plurality of beams, each said beam including an upper strip of stainless steel, a lower strip of steel and at least one row of posts disposed in longitudinally spaced relation along said strips, each said post extending transversely through each strip in welded relation thereto, and having a threaded end above said upper strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 1 wherein each threaded end is integrally formed on a respective post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 1 wherein each post has an upper end flush with an upper surface of said upper strip and a threaded bore in said end, and wherein a threaded bolt is threaded into said bore to define said threaded end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 3 wherein each post has a lower end flush with a lower surface of said lower strip and a threaded bore in said lower end, and wherein a fastening rod is threaded in said bore in said lower end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 4 wherein said fastening rod has an external thread on a lower end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 5 which further comprises a pair of nuts on each external thread of a respective fastening rod and a flat steel bracket, each said fastening rod extending through said bracket with said nuts on opposite sides of said bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 4 wherein each said post and each said fastening rod is made of stainless steel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises a pair of sheets welded to and extending outwardly of opposite longitudinal edges of said upper strip for lining a water pit in which said mounting means is adapted to be disposed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A mounting means as set forth in claim 8 which further comprises a channel welded to said upper strip below a respective longitudinal edge, said channel having a free upper edge extending into substantially flush relation with an adjacent sheet to define a drainage channel for water.
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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) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |