US3089840A
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Nuclear power plant
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-28
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1981-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Carter
- 👤 Robert H Armstrong
- 👤 Marion J Janicke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:31
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/02; F28D1/04; F28D1/047; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/007; F28F9/013; G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/02; G21C1/022; G21C7/00; G21C7/28; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/02; F28D21/00; F28D2021/0019; F28D2021/0054; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A COMPACT, EASILY TRANSPORTABLE, NUCLEAR POWER PLANT COMPRISING A BOILING-MERCURY REACTOR, MERCURY-VAPOR TURBINE IN DIRECT CYCLE WITH SAID REACTOR, A GENERATOR FOR ELECTICITY OPERATED BY SAID TURBINE, AND A RADIATOR FOR CONDENSING SPEND MERCURY VAPR EXHAUSTED BY SAID TURBINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ARCUATE CONCENTRIC RADIATOR ELEMENTS OF PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING RADIUM AND LENGTH, AS THE DISTANCE FROM THE REACTOR INCREASING RADIUS AND LENGTH, AS ONE END OF THE INNERMOST RADIATOR ELEMENT TO THE REACTOR, HINGES AND SWIVEL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING ALTERNATE ENDS OF ADJACENT RADIATOR ELEMENTS, SAID SWIVEL CONNECTIONS PLACING THE RADIATOR ELEMENTS IN FLOW COMMUNICATION, AND MEANS FOR CONDUCTING SPENT MERCURY VAPOR FROM THE TURBINE TO THE RADIATOR AND FOR RETURNING LIQUID MERCURY TO THE REACTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A COMPACT, EASILY TRANSPORTABLE, NUCLEAR POWER PLANT COMPRISING A BOILING-MERCURY REACTOR, MERCURY-VAPOR TURBINE IN DIRECT CYCLE WITH SAID REACTOR, A GENERATOR FOR ELECTICITY OPERATED BY SAID TURBINE, AND A RADIATOR FOR CONDENSING SPEND MERCURY VAPR EXHAUSTED BY SAID TURBINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ARCUATE CONCENTRIC RADIATOR ELEMENTS OF PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING RADIUM AND LENGTH, AS THE DISTANCE FROM THE REACTOR INCREASING RADIUS AND LENGTH, AS ONE END OF THE INNERMOST RADIATOR ELEMENT TO THE REACTOR, HINGES AND SWIVEL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING ALTERNATE ENDS OF ADJACENT RADIATOR ELEMENTS, SAID SWIVEL CONNECTIONS PLACING THE RADIATOR ELEMENTS IN FLOW COMMUNICATION, AND MEANS FOR CONDUCTING SPENT MERCURY VAPOR FROM THE TURBINE TO THE RADIATOR AND FOR RETURNING LIQUID MERCURY TO 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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |