Patents by Inventor Jack Astbury

Jack Astbury 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).

  • MATERIALS FOR TUNGSTEN BORIDE NEUTRON SHIELDING
    Publication number: 20240038408
    Abstract: The use of di-tungsten penta-boride, W2B5, within a neutron shield is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Jack Astbury, Colin Windsor, Samuel A. Humphry-Baker, James Davidson, Charles McFadzean
  • Breeder blanket for nuclear fusion reactor
    Patent number: 11869677
    Abstract: A breeder blanket for generating tritium using neutrons produced by nuclear fusion of deuterium and/or tritium within a plasma confined within a fusion reactor. The breeder blanket comprises: a plasma-facing first wall; a breeder layer comprising lithium containing material for generating tritium from the neutrons; and neutron moderator material comprising metal hydride and/or deuteride arranged between the first wall and the lithium-containing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Tokamak Energy Ltd
    Inventors: Thomas Davis, Simon Middleburgh, Jack Astbury, Gurdeep Kamal
  • BREEDER BLANKET
    Publication number: 20230326616
    Abstract: A breeder blanket for generating tritium using neutrons produced by nuclear fusion of deuterium and/or tritium within a plasma confined within a fusion reactor. The breeder blanket comprises: a plasma-facing first wall; a breeder layer comprising lithium containing material for generating tritium from the neutrons; and neutron moderator material comprising metal hydride and/or deuteride arranged between the first wall and the lithium-containing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Davis, Simon Middleburgh, Jack Astbury, Gurdeep Kamal
  • LAYERED NEUTRON SHIELDING
    Publication number: 20230025227
    Abstract: Neutron shielding. The neutron shielding comprises a plurality of absorption layers (201, 203), and at least one moderating layer (202). The plurality of absorption layers each comprise tungsten boride or tungsten carbide. The at least one moderating layer comprises a metal hydride. Each moderating layer is between at least two absorption layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Jack Astbury, Thomas Davis, Simon Middleburgh