Patents Assigned to International Superconductor
  • Magnetic flux concentrators and diffusers
    Patent number: 5079533
    Abstract: Switchable superconducting rings and hemi-rings positioned on the poles of magnets or electromagnets, are used to electronically concentrate magnetic fluxes, or to diffuse such fluxes within the space that is between such poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: International Superconductor
    Inventor: Aharon Z. Hed
  • Superconductor wire and method of making same
    Patent number: 5017552
    Abstract: A superconductive wire having an elongated flexible sheath bent into a nonlinear shape and formed with an inwardly extending longitudinal formations which can be grooves. A sintered body of a ceramic superconductive materials fills the sheath and conforms to the shape, the body having formations complementarily interfitting with the formations of the sheath. At least one of the grooves can be formed with a channel through which a cooling medium can be circulated or the grooves can receive a conductive strand or a support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: International Superconductor
    Inventor: George Porcell