Patents by Inventor Robert C. Svedberg

Robert C. Svedberg 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).

  • Oxidation resistant niobium alloy
    Patent number: 4836849
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture of about 55% to about 90% by volume powdered niobium alloy and about 10% to about 45% by volume powdered intermetallic compound selected from the group consisting of NbAl.sub.3, NbFe.sub.2, NbCo.sub.2, NbCr.sub.2, and mixtures thereof. The mixture is mechanically alloyed to intermix the intermetallic compound with the particles of the niobium alloy. A shape is made by consolidating the mechanically alloyed powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Robert C. Svedberg, Robert L. Ammon
  • Vacuum foil insulation system
    Patent number: 3991898
    Abstract: In a multifoil thermal insulation package having a plurality of concentric cylindrical cups, means are provided for reducing heat loss from the penetration region which extends through the cups. At least one cup includes an integral skirt extending from one end of the cup to intersection with the penetration means. Assembly of the insulation package with the skirted cup is facilitated by splitting the cup to allow it to be opened up and fitted around the other cups during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventors: John P. Hanson, Rudolph E. Sabolcik, Robert C. Svedberg