Abstract: A nuclear fuel element for a nuclear reactor comprises a body having a first region and a second region surrounded by the first region. The first segment comprises a poison material, and the second region comprises a nuclear fuel material and is substantially free of the poison material. A nuclear fuel element for use in a nuclear reactor comprises the body and a cladding material at least partially surrounding the body. Related methods of forming the nuclear fuel pellet include additive manufacturing processes to form first and second segments.

Abstract: Clear Vieu is a magnifying sheet with an adhesive layer that is dimensioned to fit on a variety of display screens for computers, cell phones, personal digital assistants, game boys, blackberries and a variety of other electronic equipment. The preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a thin, transparent plastic sheet with magnifying capabilities that has an adhesive layer with a backing to permit it to be easily attached to a display screen. To use the preferred embodiment of Clear Vieu, an individual would measure the display screen in need of magnification and purchase an appropriately sized plastic sheet. The user would remove the backing on the plastic sheet to reveal the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer side of the plastic sheet would be applied to the designated display screen and would be firmly pressed against it. The magnifying capabilities of the plastic sheet would then permit the user to more easily see the characters on the display screen underneath the plastic sheet.