Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Kesterson

Matthew R. Kesterson 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).

  • Patent number: 9957103
    Abstract: Vessel assemblies, heat transfer units for prefabricated vessels, and methods for heat transfer prefabricated vessel are provided. A heat transfer unit includes a central rod, and a plurality of peripheral rods surrounding the central rod and connected to the central rod. The plurality of peripheral rods are movable between a first collapsed position and a second bowed position, wherein in the second bowed position a midpoint of each of the plurality of peripheral rods is spaced from the central rod relative to in the first position. The heat transfer unit further includes a heat transfer element connected to one of the plurality of peripheral rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Tamburello, Anthony J. McWilliams, Bruce J. Hardy, Matthew R. Kesterson
  • Patent number: 9809380
    Abstract: Vessel assemblies, heat transfer units for prefabricated vessels, and methods for heat transfer prefabricated vessel are provided. A heat transfer unit includes a central rod, and a plurality of peripheral rods surrounding the central rod and connected to the central rod. The plurality of peripheral rods are movable between a first collapsed position and a second bowed position, wherein in the second bowed position a midpoint of each of the plurality of peripheral rods is spaced from the central rod relative to in the first position. The heat transfer unit further includes a heat transfer element connected to one of the plurality of peripheral rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Tamburello, Matthew R. Kesterson, Bruce J. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20160075508
    Abstract: Vessel assemblies, heat transfer units for prefabricated vessels, and methods for heat transfer prefabricated vessel are provided. A heat transfer unit includes a central rod, and a plurality of peripheral rods surrounding the central rod and connected to the central rod. The plurality of peripheral rods are movable between a first collapsed position and a second bowed position, wherein in the second bowed position a midpoint of each of the plurality of peripheral rods is spaced from the central rod relative to in the first position. The heat transfer unit further includes a heat transfer element connected to one of the plurality of peripheral rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: David A. Tamburello, Anthony J. McWilliams, Bruce J. Hardy, Matthew R. Kesterson
  • Publication number: 20150166261
    Abstract: Vessel assemblies, heat transfer units for prefabricated vessels, and methods for heat transfer prefabricated vessel are provided. A heat transfer unit includes a central rod, and a plurality of peripheral rods surrounding the central rod and connected to the central rod. The plurality of peripheral rods are movable between a first collapsed position and a second bowed position, wherein in the second bowed position a midpoint of each of the plurality of peripheral rods is spaced from the central rod relative to in the first position. The heat transfer unit further includes a heat transfer element connected to one of the plurality of peripheral rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Tamburello, Matthew R. Kesterson, Bruce J. Hardy
  • Patent number: 5923945
    Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of coated nitride powder, comprising contacting one or more metal complex(es), organo-aluminum material, optionally one or more silicon compounds or mixtures thereof, with nitride powder under conditions such that coated nitride powder is formed. A metal complex is a metal-containing system which is soluble in a host liquid. The process of the invention is a process for making coated nitride powder and obtaining the desirable properties of coated nitride powder, while maintaining the desirable properties of the uncoated powder, such as good thermal conductivity, for use in electronic applications. In another aspect, the invention is a coated nitride powder which has the advantageous properties of the uncoated powder and is a desirable alternative to current nitride coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Glenn A. Eisman, Selim Yalvac, Robert A. Kirchhoff, Kevin E. Howard, Brian M. Banker, Matthew R. Kesterson