US3265584A
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Nuclear reactor viewing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-13
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:17
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/08; G21F; G21F7/00; G21F7/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, A MASS OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL; RADIOACTIVE SHIELDING AROUND SAID MASS; A FIBER OPTIC BUNDLE VIEWING MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE EXTERIOR OF SAID REACTOR, THROUGH SAID SHIELDING, TO THE INTERIOR THEREOF; THE FIBERS AT THE EXTERIOR FACE OF SAID BUNDLE BEING ARRANGED LIKE THE FIBERS AT THE INTERIOR FACE THEREOF; THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF SAID BUNDLE BEING UNDULATED IN SAID SHIELDING WITH A CONFIGURATION SUCH THAT A STRAIGHT LINE CANNOT BE EXTENDED FROM SAID INTERIOR FACE, THROUGH SAID BUNDLE, TO SAID EXTERIOR FACE; THE INNER END PORTION OF SAID BUNDLE BEING FLEXIBLE AND FREE TO MOVE; SHIFTING MEANS ON SAID FLEXIBLE INNER END OF SAID BUNDLE, AND CONTROL MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID SHIFTING MEANS THROUGH SAID SHIELDING TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID REACTOR FOR SELECTED MOVEMENT OF SAID INTERIOR BUNDLE FACE FROM OUTSIDE THE REACTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR, A MASS OF FISSIONABLE MATERIAL; RADIOACTIVE SHIELDING AROUND SAID MASS; A FIBER OPTIC BUNDLE VIEWING MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE EXTERIOR OF SAID REACTOR, THROUGH SAID SHIELDING, TO THE INTERIOR THEREOF; THE FIBERS AT THE EXTERIOR FACE OF SAID BUNDLE BEING ARRANGED LIKE THE FIBERS AT THE INTERIOR FACE THEREOF; THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF SAID BUNDLE BEING UNDULATED IN SAID SHIELDING WITH A CONFIGURATION SUCH THAT A STRAIGHT LINE CANNOT BE EXTENDED FROM SAID INTERIOR FACE, THROUGH SAID BUNDLE, TO SAID EXTERIOR FACE; THE INNER END PORTION OF SAID BUNDLE BEING FLEXIBLE AND FREE TO MOVE; SHIFTING MEANS ON SAID FLEXIBLE INNER END OF SAID BUNDLE, AND CONTROL MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID SHIFTING MEANS THROUGH SAID SHIELDING TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID REACTOR FOR SELECTED MOVEMENT OF SAID INTERIOR BUNDLE FACE FROM OUTSIDE THE REACTOR.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |