Patents by Inventor Brian G. Haugen

Brian G. Haugen 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).

  • Remotely controlled apparatus for removing clips from irradiated nuclear fuel assemblies
    Patent number: 4673545
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing irradiated clips from an irradiated fuel assembly comprises a remotely operated tool including hydraulic or pneumatic jaws operable for withdrawing a clip from fuel rods, while supporting the portions of the fuel rods both above and below the clip to avoid damaging the rods during removal of a clip, and further including a support tube held captive in a carriage mechanism for moving the tool into positions for either clip removal, or for ejection of a removed clip from the tool into a clip disposal basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Assignee: Advanced Nuclear Fuels Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Cooke, Brian G. Haugen, Adolfo Reparaz