US2981673A
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Nuclear fuel assembly locking joint and method
Assignee: Sylvania-Corning Nuclear Corp
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Filing: 1958-10-22
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Granted: 1961-04-25
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Expires: 1978-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph B Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:18
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/36; F; F16; F16B; F16B3/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49838; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49959
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FUEL PLATE CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, A SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING A CHANNEL ALONG ONE OF ITS SURFACES, SAID CHANNEL HAVING A GROOVE ALONG ONE OF ITS FACES, SAID FUEL PLATE HAVING A CORRESPONDING GROOVE, A PORTION OF SAID FUEL PLATE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHANNEL WITH SAID GROOVES IN REGISTRATION TO DEFINE A PASSAGE, AND STRESSED LOCKING MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE FOR EXERTING PRESSURE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FUEL PLATE CONTAINING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL, A SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING A CHANNEL ALONG ONE OF ITS SURFACES, SAID CHANNEL HAVING A GROOVE ALONG ONE OF ITS FACES, SAID FUEL PLATE HAVING A CORRESPONDING GROOVE, A PORTION OF SAID FUEL PLATE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHANNEL WITH SAID GROOVES IN REGISTRATION TO DEFINE A PASSAGE, AND STRESSED LOCKING MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE FOR EXERTING PRESSURE
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) | 1964-04-24 | 1964-10-24 | 1965-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-04-24 | 1968-10-24 | 1969-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-04-24 | 1972-10-24 | 1973-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |