Patents by Inventor Gary W. Koehler

Gary W. Koehler 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).

  • Safety release binding
    Patent number: 5156644
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a kinematically correct safety release binding is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventors: Gary W. Koehler, Erik Strand
  • Convectively cooled electrical grid structure
    Patent number: 4359667
    Abstract: Undesirable distortions of electrical grid conductors (12) from thermal cycling are minimized and related problems such as unwanted thermionic emission and structural failure from overheating are avoided by providing for a flow of fluid coolant within each conductor (12). The conductors (12) are secured at each end to separate flexible support elements (16) which accommodate to individual longitudinal expansion and contraction of each conductor (12) while resisting lateral displacements, the coolant flow preferably being directed into and out of each conductor through passages (48) in the flexible support elements (16). The grid (11) may have a modular or divided construction which facilitates manufacture and repairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy
    Inventors: James A. Paterson, Gary W. Koehler