Patents by Inventor Dale F. Babcock

Dale F. Babcock 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