US3330734A
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Nuclear reactor
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1965-02-25
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1985-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ashcroft David John
- 👤 Hartwell Roy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:30
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C3/326; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/06; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/10; G21C7/113; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A CORE OF ELONGATE HEXAGONAL FUEL ASSEMBLIES, ABUTMENTS CARRIED BY THE ASSEMBLIES SERVING TO SPACE THE ASSEMBLIES APART LATERALLY AND DEFINE INTERSPACES BETWEEN THEM, BLADES OF REACTIVITY CONTROL MATERIAL MOVABLE IN SOME OF THE INTERSPACES, SAID BLADES BEING GROUPED TO FORM Y-SECTION CONTROL MEMBERS, THE ABUTMENTS COMPRISING RIBS EXTENDING OVER THE LENGTH OF THE ASSEMBLIES, THE RIBS ADDITIONALLY SERVING TO RESTRICT LATERAL FLOW FROM THE INTERSPACES OF FLUID TO BE DISPOSED THEREIN, AND THE CENTRAL ASSSEMBLIES OF THE CORE HAVING RIBS JOINED TO ALTERNATE CORNERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A CORE OF ELONGATE HEXAGONAL FUEL ASSEMBLIES, ABUTMENTS CARRIED BY THE ASSEMBLIES SERVING TO SPACE THE ASSEMBLIES APART LATERALLY AND DEFINE INTERSPACES BETWEEN THEM, BLADES OF REACTIVITY CONTROL MATERIAL MOVABLE IN SOME OF THE INTERSPACES, SAID BLADES BEING GROUPED TO FORM Y-SECTION CONTROL MEMBERS, THE ABUTMENTS COMPRISING RIBS EXTENDING OVER THE LENGTH OF THE ASSEMBLIES, THE RIBS ADDITIONALLY SERVING TO RESTRICT LATERAL FLOW FROM THE INTERSPACES OF FLUID TO BE DISPOSED THEREIN, AND THE CENTRAL ASSSEMBLIES OF THE CORE HAVING RIBS JOINED TO ALTERNATE CORNERS.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |