Patents by Inventor Kirk P. Galbraith

Kirk P. Galbraith 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).

  • Mixing vane grid spacer
    Patent number: 4089741
    Abstract: An improved mixing vane grid spacer having enhanced flow mixing capability by virtue of mixing vanes being positioned at welded intersecting joints of the spacer wherein each mixing vane has an opening or window formed therein substantially directly over the welded joint to provide improved flow mixing capability. Some of the vanes are slotted, depending on their particular location in the spacers. The intersecting joints are welded by initially providing consumable tabs at and within each window, which are consumed during the welding of the spacer joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1978
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: John F. Patterson, Kirk P. Galbraith
  • Mixing vane grid spacer
    Patent number: 4039379
    Abstract: An improved mixing vane grid spacer having enhanced flow mixing capability by virtue of mixing vanes being positioned at welded intersecting joints of the spacer wherein each mixing vane has an opening or window formed therein substantially directly over the welded joint to provide improved flow mixing capability. Some of the vanes are slotted, depending on their particular location in the spacers. The intersecting joints are welded by initially providing consumable tabs at and within each window, which are consumed during the welding of the spacer joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: Exxon Nuclear Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Patterson, Kirk P. Galbraith