Patents by Inventor Leonard Van Swam

Leonard Van Swam 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).

  • CRUD collection system
    Patent number: 6466637
    Abstract: A CRUD collection system for removing deposits from a nuclear reactor fuel rod submerged in pool water. The system includes a sealable collection head for containing a portion of the fuel rod. The collection head includes at least one seal positioned to receive the fuel rod. Also provided is a liquid inlet communicating with an interior portion of the collection head, the inlet is configured to inject a liquid into the interior to displace the pool water therefrom. At least one blade is provided that is positionable in scraping engagement with the fuel rod. Also included is a liquid outlet for eliminating a CRUD sample and the liquid to a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Framatome ANP Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bowen, Leonard Van Swam
  • CRUD collection system
    Publication number: 20020015464
    Abstract: A CRUD collection system for removing deposits from a nuclear reactor fuel rod submerged in pool water. The system includes a sealable collection head for containing a portion of the fuel rod. The collection head includes at least one seal positioned to receive the fuel rod. Also provided is a liquid inlet communicating with an interior portion of the collection head, the inlet is configured to inject a liquid into the interior to displace the pool water therefrom. At least one blade is provided that is positionable in scraping engagement with the fuel rod. Also included is a liquid outlet for eliminating a CRUD sample and the liquid to a filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Bowen, Leonard Van Swam