Patents by Inventor Gerald T. Edwards

Gerald T. Edwards 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).

  • BLOW-OUT PREVENTION HOSE BUNDLE FOR OFFSHORE OIL RIGS
    Publication number: 20090151805
    Abstract: Flexible thermoplastic hose bundle for use in the operation and control of Blow-Out Prevention (BOP) valves and other devices located on subsea well heads. The bundle includes a plurality ?-inch inner diameter (ID) hoses which are cabled around a central hose and sheathed in an outer jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Nick A. Martino, Mark G. Siber, Gerald T. Edwards, Michael R. Swails
  • Method of assembling and disassembling a control component structure
    Patent number: 4355449
    Abstract: A technique is provided for engaging and disengaging burnable poison rods from the spider in a fuel assembly. The cap on the end of each of the burnable poison rods is provided with a shank that is received in the respective bore formed in the spider. A frangible flange secures the shank and rod to the spider. Pressing the shank in the direction of the bore axis ruptures the frangible flange to release the rod from the spider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Gerald T. Edwards, Donald C. Schluderberg
  • Industrial technique
    Patent number: 4314885
    Abstract: A technique is provided for engaging and disengaging burnable poison rods from the spider in a fuel assembly. The cap on the end of each of the burnable poison rods is provided with a shank that is received in the respective bore formed in the spider. A frangible flange secures the shank and rod to the spider. Pressing the shank in the direction of the bore axis ruptures the frangible flange to release the rod from the spider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1982
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Gerald T. Edwards, Donald C. Schluderberg