Patents by Inventor Keith D. Banks

Keith D. Banks 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).

  • Removal of technetium impurities from uranium hexafluoride
    Patent number: 5826163
    Abstract: Processes for the removal of technetium from contaminated uranium hexafluoride containing technetium, typically as technetium-99 (.sup.99 Tc) in nominal chemical forms are provided. The processes involve contacting the contaminated liquefied uranium hexafluoride with a metal fluoride, typically magnesium fluoride (MgF.sub.2), for a period of time sufficient for the technetium to become adsorbed onto the metal fluoride thereby producing a purified uranium hexafluoride liquid; and removing the purified uranium hexafluoride liquid from the metal fluoride having adsorbed technetium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: United States Enrichment Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. Saraceno, Keith D. Banks