Patents by Inventor Eric G. Cooper

Eric G. Cooper 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).

  • Grid for nuclear reactor fuel assemblies
    Patent number: 4175003
    Abstract: A grid of improved design for a nuclear reactor fuel assembly which includes a multiplicity of interleaved straps enclosed in a peripheral frame which forms a grid of egg-crate configuration. Each cell formed by the grid straps, except those containing control rod guide tubes, supports a fuel rod which is held in place by springs projecting laterally inwardly into each cell from the grid straps. The springs extend parallel to the fuel rods and are spaced at 90.degree. intervals around the rod. Further, each of two adjacent springs contact a fuel rod at two points along its length and each of the other two adjacent springs contact the fuel rod at one point thus imparting strength and flexibility to the fuel assembly containing such grids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1979
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Peter H. Beuchel, Eric G. Cooper