Patents by Inventor George W. Hirschle

George W. Hirschle 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).

  • Vapor generator
    Patent number: 4296713
    Abstract: A vapor generator is described wherein cross-over loops joining two different tube bundles are positioned in a stagnant area out of the flow of the heating fluid, thus reducing the tube metal temperatures in a highly stressed area. Tube anchor devices are provided to reduce expansion movement and stresses while permitting some relative movement and providing support during seismic disturbances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: General Atomic Company
    Inventors: Edward S. Taylor, George W. Hirschle