Patents by Inventor Alan M. Christie

Alan M. Christie 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).

  • Pressure surge attenuator
    Patent number: 4500487
    Abstract: A pressure surge attenuation system for pipes having a fluted region opposite crushable metal foam. As adapted for nuclear reactor vessels and heads, crushable metal foam is disposed to attenuate pressure surges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Alan M. Christie, Kurt I. Snyder