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Non-impacting loose rod storage canister
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-18
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Granted: 1984-03-13
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Expires: 2001-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A canister for holding loose nuclear fuel rods for containment within a cell of a pool storage rack. The canister is designed with lateral restraints at both its bottom and its top to substantially prevent impact with the sides of the cell during an earthquake.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis J. Zezza
- 👤 Iqbal Husain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:24
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/06; G21C19/07; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In combination with a nuclear fuel rod elongated storage cell having an open upper end, side walls, and a bottom wall formed with a central hole, a fuel rod canister contained within said cell comprising (a) an elongated body having an open upper end and a closed lower end, (b) a support pin extending downwardly from the closed lower end of the body and fitted within the central hole in the bottom wall of the cell to restrain the lower end of the body against lateral movement, (c) a cap on the open upper end of the body, and (d) means for securing the cap to the body, (e) the cap being closely spaced from and contained against substantial lateral movement by the side walls of the cell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination with a nuclear fuel rod elongated storage cell having an open upper end, side walls, and a bottom wall formed with a central hole, a fuel rod canister contained within said cell comprising (a) an elongated body having an open upper end and a closed lower end, (b) a support pin extending downwardly from the closed lower end of the body and fitted within the central hole in the bottom wall of the cell to restrain the lower end of the body against lateral movement, (c) a cap on the open upper end of the body, and (d) means for securing the cap to the body, (e) the cap being closely spaced from and contained against substantial lateral movement by the side walls of the cell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A canister according to claim 1 wherein the means for securing the cap to the body comprises locking pins movable through aligned openings in the body and the cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A canister according to claim 1 wherein the cell and the canister body are each of substantially square cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A canister according to claim 1 wherein the clearance between the cap and the side walls of the cell is not in excess of 0.60 inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A canister according to claim 1 which includes a shimming wedge between the cap and the side walls of the cell for preventing lateral movement of the upper end of the body in the cell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A canister according to claim 4 which further includes driving means for inserting said shimming wedge between said cap and the side walls of the cell, said driving means comprising a bolt interconnecting the cap and the wedge.
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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) | 1987-03-13 | 1987-09-12 | 1988-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-13 | 1991-09-12 | 1992-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-13 | 1995-09-12 | 1996-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |