US PATENT SUBCLASS 376 / 426
.~ Plural fuel segments or elements

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409  DF  FUEL COMPONENT STRUCTURE {10}
426.~ Plural fuel segments or elements {8}
427  DF  .~.~> In solid moderator block
428  DF  .~.~> Wherein the fissile content varies radially or axially within the same container (e.g., plural fuel layers)
429  DF  .~.~> Complementary segments within same container
430  DF  .~.~> Spherically shaped segments within same container
431  DF  .~.~> Concentric cylindrical elements
432  DF  .~.~> Plate-type fuel elements
433  DF  .~.~> Stacked (e.g., Candu type reactor fuel components)
434  DF  .~.~> In pack or bundle {10}

DEFINITION

Classification: 376/426

Plural fuel segments or elements:

(under subclass 409) Subject matter wherein the fuel component structure is comprised of either (a) a plurality of fuel segments which are sealed, enclosed, or contained within a single container, or (b) a plurality of elements assembled together with each element itself consisting of an enclosed, sealed, or contained integral mass of fuel or a plurality of fuel segments.