Patents by Inventor David A. Story

David A. Story 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).

  • Nuclear control rod position indication system
    Patent number: 9620255
    Abstract: A high temperature reed switch position indicator for a pressurized water reactor in which the drive rod housing is completely immersed in the reactor coolant. The reed switch sensor modules positioned along the control rod drive rod travel housing are constructed solely of metallic, ceramic and glass materials and are sealed within an outer housing to isolate the sensor assembly from the coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kowles, David A. Story
  • NUCLEAR CONTROL ROD POSITION INDICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120155596
    Abstract: A high temperature reed switch position indicator for a pressurized water reactor in which the drive rod housing is completely immersed in the reactor coolant. The reed switch sensor modules positioned along the control rod drive rod travel housing are constructed solely of metallic, ceramic and glass materials and are sealed within an outer housing to isolate the sensor assembly from the coolant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: JOSEPH E. KOWLES, David A. Story