Patents by Inventor H. James Willard, Jr.

H. James Willard, Jr. 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).

  • Spring design for use in the core of a nuclear reactor
    Patent number: 5226633
    Abstract: A spring design particularly suitable for use in the core of a nuclear reactor includes one surface having a first material oriented in a longitudinal direction, and another surface having a second material oriented in a transverse direction. The respective surfaces exhibit different amounts of irraditation induced strain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: H. James Willard, Jr.