Patents by Inventor Leopoldo Marti-Balaguer

Leopoldo Marti-Balaguer 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).

  • Neutron absorber articles
    Patent number: 4780268
    Abstract: A neutron absorber element is composed of a metallic substrate bonded to a refractory coating containing gadolinium oxide. It has been found that these articles have excellent resistance to thermal shock, mechanical impact, abrasion, high temperature and water damage. These properties, in conjunction with its excellent nuclear properties, make these articles particularly well suited for use as neutron absorber elements in shipping containers for nuclear reactor fuel assemblies, and spent fuel storage racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: John S. Papai, Leopoldo Marti-Balaguer