Patents Assigned to U.S. Energy Research & Development Administration
  • Neutronic reactor
    Patent number: 4367196
    Abstract: A nuclear reactor includes an active portion with fissionable fuel and neutron moderating material surrounded by neutron reflecting material. A control element in the active portion includes a group of movable rods constructed of neutron-absorbing material. Each rod is movable with respect to the other rods to vary the absorption of neutrons and effect control over neutron flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1957
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1983
    Assignee: U.S. Energy Research & Development Administration
    Inventors: Charles W. J. Wende, Dale F. Babcock, Robert L. Menegus