US3105805A
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Nuclear reactor moderator structures
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1958-07-01
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1978-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodwell William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:13
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/32; G21C1/326; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/08; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/02; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/10; G21C1/12; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A RESTRAINT BAND FOR RESILIENTLY RETRAINING A NUCLEAR REACTOR MODERATOR STRUCTURE INSIDE A CONTAINMENT VESSEL COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SHOES DISPOSED ON A CIRCLE CONCENTRIC WITH THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE AND HAVING SUPPORTING FACES DISPOSES TO CONTACT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID STRUCTURE, A BELL CRANK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID SHOES AT ONE PIVOT POINT OF THE BELL CRANK AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT A SECOND PIVOT POINT OF THE BELL CRANK TO LUGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINNMENT VESSEL WALL, RIGID LINKS PIN-JOINTED AT EACH END TO THE BELL CRANKS OF ADJACENT SHOES, THE CORRESPONDING PIVOT POINTS OF ADJACENT SHOES AND THE PIN-JOINTS OF THE CONNECTING LINK BETWEEN SAID ADJACENT SHOES FORMING A PARALLELOGRAM, AND RESILIENT MEANS URGING EACH OF SAID FACES AGAINST THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A RESTRAINT BAND FOR RESILIENTLY RETRAINING A NUCLEAR REACTOR MODERATOR STRUCTURE INSIDE A CONTAINMENT VESSEL COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SHOES DISPOSED ON A CIRCLE CONCENTRIC WITH THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE AND HAVING SUPPORTING FACES DISPOSES TO CONTACT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID STRUCTURE, A BELL CRANK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID SHOES AT ONE PIVOT POINT OF THE BELL CRANK AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT A SECOND PIVOT POINT OF THE BELL CRANK TO LUGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINNMENT VESSEL WALL, RIGID LINKS PIN-JOINTED AT EACH END TO THE BELL CRANKS OF ADJACENT SHOES, THE CORRESPONDING PIVOT POINTS OF ADJACENT SHOES AND THE PIN-JOINTS OF THE CONNECTING LINK BETWEEN SAID ADJACENT SHOES FORMING A PARALLELOGRAM, AND RESILIENT MEANS URGING EACH OF SAID FACES AGAINST THE MODERATOR STRUCTURE.
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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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |