Patents by Inventor Brent J. Webb
Brent J. Webb 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).
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Patent number: 10512991Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: NUSCALE POWER, LLCInventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Publication number: 20160303694Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Patent number: 9403205Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: NUSCALE POWER, LLCInventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Publication number: 20160045947Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Patent number: 9188328Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: NUSCALE POWER, LLCInventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Patent number: 8752510Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: NuScale Power, LLCInventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Publication number: 20130239908Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Publication number: 20120111287Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: NuScale Power, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Keith Williams, Douglas Paul Fassett, Brent J. Webb, William J. Bees, Alex Scott Kruskamp
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Publication number: 20030230403Abstract: Conduction of heat through an interface of a heat source and a heat sink is facilitated by a fluid metal thermal compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Brent J. Webb
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Patent number: 6542371Abstract: A thermal pad for use in facilitating heat flow between a heat source surface and a heat sink surface includes a carbon fiber fabric that is impregnated with a thermal substance.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Brent J. Webb
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Patent number: 5098795Abstract: The invention comprises new materials useful in a wide variety of terrestrial and space applications. In one aspect, the invention comprises a flexible cloth-like material comprising a layer of flexible woven ceramic fabric bonded with a layer of metallic foil. In another aspect, the invention includes a flexible fluid impermeable barrier comprising a flexible woven ceramic fabric layer having metal wire woven therein. A metallic foil layer is incontinuously welded to the woven metal wire. In yet another aspect, the invention includes a material comprising a layer of flexible woven ceramic fabric bonded with a layer of an organic polymer. In still another aspect, the invention includes a rigid fabric structure comprising a flexible woven ceramic fabric and a resinous support material which has been hardened as the direct result of exposure to ultraviolet light. Inventive methods for producing such material are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1988Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Brent J. Webb, Zen I. Antoniak, John T. Prater, John G. DeSteese
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Patent number: 4789517Abstract: A heat radiator useful for expelling waste heat from a power generating system aboard a space vehicle is disclosed. Liquid to be cooled is passed to the interior of a rotating bubble membrane radiator, where it is sprayed into the interior of the bubble. Liquid impacting upon the interior surface of the bubble is cooled and the heat radiated from the outer surface of the membrane. Cooled liquid is collected by the action of centrifical force about the equator of the rotating membrane and returned to the power system. Details regarding a complete space power system employing the radiator are given.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1987Date of Patent: December 6, 1988Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Brent J. Webb, Edmund P. Coomes