Patents by Inventor James D. Gilcrest

James D. Gilcrest 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).

  • Rack for storing spent nuclear fuel elements
    Patent number: 4096392
    Abstract: A rack for storing spent nuclear fuel elements in which a plurality of aligned rows of upright enclosures of generally square cross-sectional areas contain vertically disposed fuel elements. The enclosures are fixed at the lower ends thereof to a base. Pockets are formed between confronting walls of adjacent enclosures for receiving high absorption neutron absorbers, such as Boral, cadmium, borated stainless steel and the like for the closer spacing of spent fuel elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1978
    Assignee: Nuclear Services Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert J. Rubinstein, Philip M. Clark, James D. Gilcrest
  • Stacked racks for storing spent nuclear fuel elements
    Patent number: 4029968
    Abstract: Racks for storing spent nuclear fuel elements in a spent fuel storage pool are placed in the pool one above the other. Guide pins and guide pin receptacles mate for the alignment of the racks one above the other. A frame-like support removably holds the racks one above the other. Interengaging members between the racks and the frame-like support retain the racks in position relative to the frame-like support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1977
    Assignee: Nuclear Services Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert J. Rubinstein, James D. Gilcrest