US4863311A
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Lining for bore holes in salt domes
Assignee: Nukem GmbH
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Filing: 1985-12-04
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Granted: 1989-09-05
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Expires: 2005-12-04
Abstract
Abstract To store radioactive materials in bore holes of salt domes these bore holes are lined with superimposed tubular sections made of metallic material including in each case of an outer ring and an inner ring which are securely joined together by an intermediate ring of an electrochemically nobler material; the joining of the tubular section with each other is carried out by welding the intermediate rings and by inserting support rings in corresponding recesses of the outer rings.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Pirk
- 👤 Paul Arntzen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:17
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A lining for boreholes in salt domes for the storage of radioactive materials comprising superimposed tubular sections; each tubular section being made of a metallic material and including an outer ring and an inner ring joined together by an intermediate ring, said intermediate ring being of an electrochemically nobler material than the inner and the outer ring, the said tubular sections being welded together by welds between adjacent intermediate rings, said inner rings having a smaller axial dimension than the outer and intermediate rings so as to define a set of axially spaced recesses along the inside of the lining, the outer rings having an inner surface engaging directly on the intermediate ring at a location spaced inwardly of the upper and lower edges of said intermediate ring so as to define upper and lower recesses, a support ring disposed in each said recess and being made of the same material as the intermediate ring and being welded to the intermediate ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A lining for boreholes in salt domes for the storage of radioactive materials comprising superimposed tubular sections; each tubular section being made of a metallic material and including an outer ring and an inner ring joined together by an intermediate ring, said intermediate ring being of an electrochemically nobler material than the inner and the outer ring, the said tubular sections being welded together by welds between adjacent intermediate rings, said inner rings having a smaller axial dimension than the outer and intermediate rings so as to define a set of axially spaced recesses along the inside of the lining, the outer rings having an inner surface engaging directly on the intermediate ring at a location spaced inwardly of the upper and lower edges of said intermediate ring so as to define upper and lower recesses, a support ring disposed in each said recess and being made of the same material as the intermediate ring and being welded to the intermediate ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lining according to claim 1 wherein handling recesses are formed in the inner rings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A lining according to claim 1 wherein the inner rings and outer rings are made of spherical cast graphite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A lining according to claim 2 wherein the inner rings and outer rings are made of spherical cast graphite.
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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) | 1992-09-04 | 1993-03-06 | 1993-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-04 | 1997-03-06 | 1997-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-04 | 2001-03-06 | 2001-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |