Patents by Inventor Michael J. Old

Michael J. Old 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).

  • Flasks for radioactive materials
    Patent number: 4877969
    Abstract: A flask for the transport of radioactive material comprises a hollow body containing a number of substantially identical members which cooperate to define a plurality of channels to receive radioactive waste containers. Each member is shaped to define substantially a half of an outer channel and a portion of a central channel. The members, conveniently aluminium bodies, are releasably secured to and in good thermal contact with the wall of the hollow body to provide for the conduction of heat generated within the waste containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels Plc
    Inventors: Leslie G. James, Michael J. Old