US3047479A
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Steam reactor system
Assignee: United Nuclear Corp
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Filing: 1957-09-09
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Granted: 1962-07-31
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Expires: 1977-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gale J Young
- 👤 David M Poole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:23
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/04; G21D5/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
THE METHOD OF UTILIZING HEAT ENERGY PRODUCED BY THE FISSION PROCESS OCCURRING IN A NUCLEAR POWER REACTOR WHICH COMPRISES PASSING AN EASILY VAPORIZABLE AND CONDENSABLE MNEDIUM IN ITS VAPOROUS PHASE THROUGH SAID REACTOR IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION TO AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID REACTOR IN WHICH HEAT ENERGY IS PRODUCED BY SAID FISSION PROCESS TO HEAT THE VAPOROUS MEDIUM, CONDENSING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE HEATED, VAPOROUS MEDIUM, TRANSFORMING THE CONDENSED MEDIUM IN ITS VAPOROUS PHASE BY MIXING THEREWITH A PORTION OF HEATED, VAPOROUS MEDIUM, AND RECIRCULATING THE TRANSFORMED MEDIUM THROUGH THE REACTOR IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
THE METHOD OF UTILIZING HEAT ENERGY PRODUCED BY THE FISSION PROCESS OCCURRING IN A NUCLEAR POWER REACTOR WHICH COMPRISES PASSING AN EASILY VAPORIZABLE AND CONDENSABLE MNEDIUM IN ITS VAPOROUS PHASE THROUGH SAID REACTOR IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION TO AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID REACTOR IN WHICH HEAT ENERGY IS PRODUCED BY SAID FISSION PROCESS TO HEAT THE VAPOROUS MEDIUM, CONDENSING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE HEATED, VAPOROUS MEDIUM, TRANSFORMING THE CONDENSED MEDIUM IN ITS VAPOROUS PHASE BY MIXING THEREWITH A PORTION OF HEATED, VAPOROUS MEDIUM, AND RECIRCULATING THE TRANSFORMED MEDIUM THROUGH THE REACTOR IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION.
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) | 1965-07-30 | 1966-01-29 | 1966-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-30 | 1970-01-29 | 1970-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-30 | 1974-01-29 | 1974-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |