Patents by Inventor Norbert Gawlik

Norbert Gawlik 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).

  • Method and device for the loading and sealing of a double container system for the storage of radioactive material and a seal for the double container system
    Patent number: 5064575
    Abstract: A container for a radioactive material in which the cover is welded to the container by a dual weld disposed in a welding gap between the cover and the container wall, the gap having a bottom formed by opposed flanges on the cover and the wall. The root layer of the weld is formed by a tungsten electrode gas shielded arc welding process. A superimposed added layer is formed by a submerged arc welding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Inventors: Wolfgang Madle, Norbert Gawlik, Franz W. Popp
  • Apparatus for sealing a container for the storage of radioactive material
    Patent number: 4976912
    Abstract: Apparatus for welding and testing a weld on a cover for a container for radioactive material. Two carriages are mounted on a bridge extending across and above the container. Gas shielded arc welders are mounted on the carriages. The carriages move across the bridge to accurately locate the welder with respect to the joint being welded. The container is mounted on a rotating platform to move the weld area past the welder and the test devices which are fixed when in working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Brennelementlager Gorleben GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Madle, Norbert Gawlik, Franz W. Popp
  • Method and device for the loading and sealing of a double container system for the storage of radioactive material and a seal for the double container system
    Patent number: 4847009
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for loading and sealing a double container for tranrt and storage of radioactive material in which an inner cover is screwed into the inner container while said inner container is in a hot cell, and welding a second cover on the inner container outside the hot cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Wiederaufarbeitung von Kernbrennstoffen mbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Madle, Norbert Gawlik, Franz W. Popp