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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2003
Applicants:
Pascale Abadie, Fontenay-le-Peury, FR;
Eric Malandin, Auzebosc, FR;
Martine Valiere, Puteaux, FR;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Cogema Logistics, Montigny le Bretonneux, FR;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G21C 7/06 (2006.01); G21F 1/10 (2006.01); G21F 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to a material for neutron shielding and for maintaining sub-criticality, and a process for preparation of this material and applications of the said material. The material comprises a matrix based on a vinylester resin, at least one polyamide and an inorganic filler capable of slowing and absorbing neutrons. Applications: manufacturing of neutron shields in packagings for transport, interim storage and/or ultimate storage of radioactive materials, particularly packagings for new nuclear fuels.