Patents Examined by S. A. Canglalosi
  • Data system for automatic flux mapping applications
    Patent number: 4239595
    Abstract: In an automatic flux mapping system utilizing a microprocessor for control and data information processing, signals from the in-core detectors providing the flux mapping operation are converted to a frequency link and are made available to the microprocessor via a programmable timer thus minimizing the participation of the microprocessor so that the microprocessor can be made more available to satisfy other tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Robert M. Oates, James A. Neuner, Robert D. Couch, Jr., Alan M. Kasinoff
  • Structure for reducing convection currents within the pressure vessel of a fast reactor
    Patent number: 4043867
    Abstract: A hollow metallic ring structure is secured to the periphery of the diagrid support and located within an internal annular space formed between the lateral neutron shield of the reactor core and an inner tank placed within a primary vessel. The ring structure is smaller in width than the annular space, has a maximum height equal to that of the reactor core, and is provided with partition-walls and holes for producing pressure drops and reducing convection currents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Benque, Jean Lallement, Paul Lambert