Patents by Inventor Charles W. J. Wende

Charles W. J. Wende has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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
  • Neutronic reactor
    Patent number: 3975233
    Abstract: A safety rod for a nuclear reactor has an inner end portion having a gamma absorption coefficient and neutron capture cross section approximately equal to those of the adjacent shield, a central portion containing materials of high neutron capture cross section and an outer end portion having a gamma absorption coefficient at least equal to that of the adjacent shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1952
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventor: Charles W. J. Wende
  • Neutronic reactor
    Patent number: 3971699
    Abstract: 1. The method of operating a water-cooled neutronic reactor having a graphite moderator which comprises flowing a gaseous mixture of carbon dioxide and helium, in which the helium comprises 40-60 volume percent of the mixture, in contact with the graphite moderator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1952
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventor: Charles W. J. Wende