Patents by Inventor Reinhard Froelich

Reinhard Froelich 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).

  • Combined solid and liquid system for controlling nuclear reactors
    Patent number: 4032401
    Abstract: A control system for a nuclear reactor comprising hollow mechanically operated control rods and a liquid neutron absorber which may be circulated through the hollow control rods. The liquid neutron absorber provides the nuclear reactor with a redundant safety system to deactivate the reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Reinhard Froelich, Howard W. Yant