Patents by Inventor EnergySolutions, LLC

EnergySolutions, LLC 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL
    Publication number: 20140270043
    Abstract: A system and method for managing spent nuclear fuel includes a small capacity canister that preferably encloses or encapsulates a single spent nuclear fuel rod assembly but can enclose up to six spent nuclear fuel rod assemblies. The canister is air tight and prevents radioactive material from escaping. The canister is loaded by positioning a single spent nuclear fuel rod assembly in the canister and then closing the canister to make it air tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: EnergySolutions, LLC
    Inventor: EnergySolutions, LLC