US3116131A
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Method and materials for disposing of radioactive waste
Assignee: Victor Comptometer Corp
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Filing: 1960-08-01
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1980-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry P Beerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:38
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F9/00; G21F9/02; G21F9/28; G21F9/30; G21F9/301; G21F9/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF ISOLATING RADIOACTIVE WASTE MATERIAL ENTRAINED IN A GAS WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING STEAM INTO SAID GAS, PASSING SAID GAS THROUGH A BED OF DISCRETE GRANULES OF ABSORBENT CERAMIC MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY BEING CONSTITUTED OF FINELY SUBDIVIDED PARTICLES OF POROUS MINERAL ABSORBENT AND FUSIBLE CERAMIC MATERIAL, SAID GRANULES BEING IMPREGNATED WITH A SOLID DESICCANT WHEREBY THE WATER VAPOR IN THE GAS IS ABSORBED FOLLOWED BY CAPILLARY CONDENSATION TO ENTRAIN SAID RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN THE INTERSTICES OF SAID GRANULES, EVAPORATING WATER FROM SAID INTERSTICES AND HEATING SAID GRANULES TO FUSE SAID CERAMIC MATERIAL ENOUGH TO SEAL THE INTERSTICES AT THE SURFACE OF SAID DISCRETE GRANULES THEREBY ENTRAPPING THE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL THEREIN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF ISOLATING RADIOACTIVE WASTE MATERIAL ENTRAINED IN A GAS WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING STEAM INTO SAID GAS, PASSING SAID GAS THROUGH A BED OF DISCRETE GRANULES OF ABSORBENT CERAMIC MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY BEING CONSTITUTED OF FINELY SUBDIVIDED PARTICLES OF POROUS MINERAL ABSORBENT AND FUSIBLE CERAMIC MATERIAL, SAID GRANULES BEING IMPREGNATED WITH A SOLID DESICCANT WHEREBY THE WATER VAPOR IN THE GAS IS ABSORBED FOLLOWED BY CAPILLARY CONDENSATION TO ENTRAIN SAID RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN THE INTERSTICES OF SAID GRANULES, EVAPORATING WATER FROM SAID INTERSTICES AND HEATING SAID GRANULES TO FUSE SAID CERAMIC MATERIAL ENOUGH TO SEAL THE INTERSTICES AT THE SURFACE OF SAID DISCRETE GRANULES THEREBY ENTRAPPING THE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL THEREIN.
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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |