Patents by Inventor Keith G. Condie

Keith G. Condie 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).

  • Apparatus and systems for measuring elongation of objects, methods of measuring, and reactor
    Patent number: 8065810
    Abstract: Elongation measurement apparatuses and systems comprise at least two Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) with a push rod coupled to each of the at least two LVDTs at one longitudinal end thereof. At least one push rod extends to a base and is coupled thereto at an opposing longitudinal end, and at least one other push rod extends to a location spaced apart from the base and is configured to receive a sample between an opposing longitudinal end of the at least one other push rod and the base. Nuclear reactors comprising such apparatuses and systems and methods of measuring elongation of a material are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Joy L. Rempe, Darrell L. Knudson, Joshua E. Daw, Keith G. Condie, Carl M. Stoots
  • High-temperature thermocouples and related methods
    Patent number: 7871198
    Abstract: A high-temperature thermocouple and methods for fabricating a thermocouple capable of long-term operation in high-temperature, hostile environments without significant signal degradation or shortened thermocouple lifetime due to heat induced brittleness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Joy L. Rempe, Darrell L. Knudson, Keith G. Condie, S. Curt Wilkins
  • APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING ELONGATION OF OBJECTS, METHODS OF MEASURING, AND REACTOR
    Publication number: 20100254503
    Abstract: Elongation measurement apparatuses and systems comprise at least two Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) with a push rod coupled to each of the at least two LVDTs at one longitudinal end thereof. At least one push rod extends to a base and is coupled thereto at an opposing longitudinal end, and at least one other push rod extends to a location spaced apart from the base and is configured to receive a sample between an opposing longitudinal end of the at least one other push rod and the base. Nuclear reactors comprising such apparatuses and systems and methods of measuring elongation of a material are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Joy L. Rempe, Darrell L. Knudson, Joshua E. Daw, Keith G. Condie, Carl M. Stoots
  • HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOCOUPLE DESIGN AND FABRICATION
    Publication number: 20080205483
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a thermocouple capable of long-term operation in high temperature, hostile environments without significant signal degradation or shortened thermocouple lifetime due to heat induced brittleness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Joy L. Rempe, Darrell L. Knudson, Keith G. Condie, S. Curt Wilkins