Rod assembly for nuclear reactors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9899107
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12879612

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One embodiment provides a multi-segment rod that includes a plurality of rod segments. The rod segments are removably mated to each other via mating structures in an axial direction. An irradiation target is disposed within at least one of the rod segments, and at least a portion of at least one mating structure includes one and/or more combinations of neutron absorbing materials.

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NORDION (CANADA) INC447 MARCH ROAD OTTAWA K2K 1X8

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bloomquist, Bradley D Wilmington, US 4 14
Higgins, Russell Patrick Wilmington, US 8 179
Luciano, Gerald Anthony Wilmington, US 1 2
Mills, Vernon W Wilmington, US 3 21
Russell,, II William Earl Wilmington, US 49 380
Smith, David Grey Leland, US 36 327
Van, Slyke Roger Howard Wilmington, US 2 2

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