Containers For Solid Radioactive Wastes (e.g., Ultimate Disposal Containers) [g21f-5/00b] *** (dig. 347 Takes Precedence) Patents (Class 976/DIG343)

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Containers for fuel elements [g21f-5/00b2] (Class 976/DIG344)
  • Shipping container for highly enriched uranium
    Patent number: 5303836
    Abstract: A shipping container for highly enriched uranium. A heavy duty drum containing insulation material forms an outer container. Fiberboard and plywood form the insulation material and are shaped and sized to closely receive an inner container formed from stainless steel. The inner container has a closure lid that is bolted on and forms a seal through the use of O-rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventor: Paul C. Childress