Container and system for handling damaged nuclear fuel, and method of making the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10692617
APP PUB NO 20180025800A1
SERIAL NO

15689571

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A container and system for handling damaged nuclear fuel, and a method of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is a damaged fuel container having a specially designed top cap that can be detachably coupled to the elongated tubular wall by simply translating the top cap into proper position within the elongated tubular wall, wherein biased locking elements automatically lock the top cap to the elongated tubular wall. In another embodiment, the vent screens of the damaged fuel container are integrally formed rather than being separate components. In still other embodiments, the lower vent screens are arranged on an upstanding portion of the damaged fuel container. In an even further embodiment, the elongated tubular wall is formed by an extrusion process.

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HOLTEC INTERNATIONALONE HOLTEC BOULEVARD CAMDEN NJ 08104

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Singh, Krishna P Hobe Sound, US 264 2861

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