Patents by Inventor James E. Matos

James E. Matos 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).

  • Method for fabricating .sup.99 Mo production targets using low enriched uranium, .sup.99 Mo production targets comprising low enriched uranium
    Patent number: 6160862
    Abstract: A radioisotope production target and a method for fabricating a radioisotope production target is provided, wherein the target comprises an inner cylinder, a foil of fissionable material circumferentially contacting the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and an outer hollow cylinder adapted to receive the substantially foil-covered inner cylinder and compress tightly against the foil to provide good mechanical contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Thomas C. Wiencek, James E. Matos, Gerard L. Hofman
  • Method for fabricating .sup.99 Mo production targets using low enriched uranium, .sup.99 Mo production targets comprising low enriched uranium
    Patent number: 5615238
    Abstract: A radioisotope production target and a method for fabricating a radioisotope production target is provided, wherein the target comprises an inner cylinder, a foil of fissionable material circumferentially contacting the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and an outer hollow cylinder adapted to receive the substantially foil-covered inner cylinder and compress tightly against the foil to provide good mechanical contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Thomas C. Wiencek, James E. Matos, Gerard L. Hofman