Patents Assigned to ADVEC Corp.
  • Compact high efficiency electrical power source
    Patent number: 5586137
    Abstract: A compact fission reactor generates a flux of fission fragments, fission neutrons, and gamma-ray photons. The flux excites a noble element converter medium which produces light. Optical means are provided for focusing the light onto an array of photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells convert the light radiation into electrical energy for various load applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: ADVEC Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Pappas, Gene H. McCall, George W. York