Patents by Inventor Daniel Lee Laughman

Daniel Lee Laughman 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).

  • Block-type movable reflector/moderator (RM) for nuclear reactor control
    Patent number: 10014081
    Abstract: A block-type movable reflector/moderator (RM) for nuclear reactor control is disclosed. This reactor control system can be applied to all types of reactors regardless of design. This design for reactor control is used in addition to the necessary rod control system in accordance with the 10CFR50 design criteria. This allows for the requirements of the NRC to be met along with the ability for dual control on power control of any type reactor regardless of process output from the secondary plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel Lee Laughman
  • Block-type movable reflector/moderator (RM) for nuclear reactor control
    Publication number: 20170162278
    Abstract: A block-type movable reflector/moderator (RM) for nuclear reactor control is disclosed. This reactor control system can be applied to all types of reactors regardless of design. This design for reactor control is used in addition to the necessary rod control system in accordance with the 10CFR50 design criteria. This allows for the requirements of the NRC to be met along with the ability for dual control on power control of any type reactor regardless of process output from the secondary plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Lee Laughman