Patents by Inventor Peter A. Amendt

Peter A. Amendt 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).

  • Inertial confinement fusion system which decouples life-limited component from plant availability
    Patent number: 11387007
    Abstract: An architecture for an inertial confinement fusion system is disclosed. The system includes a fusion chamber for producing neutrons from a fusion reaction, and a laser system in which lasers are arranged about a vacuum chamber to provide energy to the fusion chamber to initiate the fusion reaction. The beam paths between the lasers and the fusion chamber are configured to prevent neutrons from the fusion chamber from reaching the laser system at a level that would preclude human access to the laser system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Edward I. Moses, Jeffery F. Latkowski, Thomas M. Anklam, Mary L. Spaeth, Anthony Michael Dunne, Richard H. Sawicki, Robert J. Deri, Robin R. Miles, Andrew J. Bayramian, Kenneth R. Manes, Peter A. Amendt, Alvin C. Erlandson
  • Indirect drive targets for fusion power
    Patent number: 9466397
    Abstract: A hohlraum for an inertial confinement fusion power plant is disclosed. The hohlraum includes a generally cylindrical exterior surface, and an interior rugby ball-shaped surface. Windows over laser entrance holes at each end of the hohlraum enclose inert gas. Infrared reflectors on opposite sides of the central point reflect fusion chamber heat away from the capsule. P2 shields disposed on the infrared reflectors help assure an enhanced and more uniform x-ray bath for the fusion fuel capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Peter A. Amendt, Robin R. Miles
  • INTERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION POWER PLANT WHICH DECOUPLES LIFE-LIMITED COMPONENT FROM PLANT AVAILABILITY
    Publication number: 20140286471
    Abstract: An architecture for a fusion power plant is disclosed. The plant includes a fusion chamber for producing neutrons from a fusion reaction, and a laser system in which lasers are arranged about a vacuum chamber to provide energy to the fusion chamber to initiate the fusion reaction. The beam paths between the lasers and the fusion chamber are configured to prevent neutrons from the fusion chamber from reaching the laser system at a level that would preclude human access to the laser system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Edward I. Moses, Jeffery F. Latkowski, Thomas M. Anklam, Mary L. Spaeth, Anthony Michael Dunne, Richard H. Sawicki, Robert J. Deri, Robin R. Miles, Andrew J. Bayramian, Kenneth R. Manes, Peter A. Amendt, Alvin C. Erlandson
  • Indirect Drive Targets for Fusion Power
    Publication number: 20120114088
    Abstract: A hohlraum for an inertial confinement fusion power plant is disclosed. The hohlraum includes a generally cylindrical exterior surface, and an interior rugby ball-shaped surface. Windows over laser entrance holes at each end of the hohlraum enclose inert gas. Infrared reflectors on opposite sides of the central point reflect fusion chamber heat away from the capsule. P2 shields disposed on the infrared reflectors help assure an enhanced and more uniform x-ray bath for the fusion fuel capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Peter A. Amendt, Robin R. Miles