Patents by Inventor Allen M. Veach

Allen M. Veach 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).

  • Low temperature ion source for calutrons
    Patent number: 4253026
    Abstract: A new ion source assembly for calutrons has been provided for the efficient separation of elements having high vapor pressures. The strategic location of cooling pads and improved insulation permits operation of the source at lower temperatures. A vapor valve constructed of graphite and located in a constantly increasing temperature gradient provides reliable control of the vapor flow from the charge bottle to the arc chamber. A pronounced saving in calutron operating time and equipment maintenance has been achieved with the use of the present ion source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Allen M. Veach, William A. Bell, Jr., George D. Howell, Jr.