US2831807A
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Neutronic reactor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-07-22
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Granted: 1958-04-22
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Expires: 1973-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Mcgarry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:39
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/10; G21C1/12; G21C3/00; G21C3/38; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING AN ACTIVE PORTION HAVING A MODERATOR PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL CHANNELS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, REMOVABLE, TUBULAR BUSHINGS COMPOSED OF A NON-FISSIONALE MATERIAL SECURED IN SAID CHANNELS, SAID BUSHING MATERIAL HAVING A LOW CAPTURE CROSS SECTION FOR NEUTRONS, BODIES OF A MATERIAL COMPRISING AN ISOTOPE FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS DISPOSED IN SAID BUSHINGS, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINAL FINS SAID BODIES, THE INTERIOR WALLS OF SAID BUSHINGS HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED, LONGITUNDINAL RIBS SEPARATED BY GROOVES RECIEVING SAID FINS, THE LANDS BETWEEN SAID GROOVES BEING SPACED FROM SAID BODIES TO FORM FLOW PASSAGES, THE SIZES OF SAID FLOW PASSAGES BECOMING SMLLER AS THE DISTANCE FROM THE CENTER OF SAID ACTIVE PORTION INCREASES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A NEUTRONIC REACTOR COMPRISING AN ACTIVE PORTION HAVING A MODERATOR PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL CHANNELS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, REMOVABLE, TUBULAR BUSHINGS COMPOSED OF A NON-FISSIONALE MATERIAL SECURED IN SAID CHANNELS, SAID BUSHING MATERIAL HAVING A LOW CAPTURE CROSS SECTION FOR NEUTRONS, BODIES OF A MATERIAL COMPRISING AN ISOTOPE FISSIONABLE BY NEUTRONS DISPOSED IN SAID BUSHINGS, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINAL FINS SAID BODIES, THE INTERIOR WALLS OF SAID BUSHINGS HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED, LONGITUNDINAL RIBS SEPARATED BY GROOVES RECIEVING SAID FINS, THE LANDS BETWEEN SAID GROOVES BEING SPACED FROM SAID BODIES TO FORM FLOW PASSAGES, THE SIZES OF SAID FLOW PASSAGES BECOMING SMLLER AS THE DISTANCE FROM THE CENTER OF SAID ACTIVE PORTION INCREASES.
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) | 1961-04-21 | 1961-10-21 | 1962-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-04-21 | 1965-10-21 | 1966-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-04-21 | 1969-10-21 | 1970-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |