Patents by Inventor Robert Kosson

Robert Kosson 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).

  • Infrared radiation coanda suppressor
    Patent number: 6182440
    Abstract: An infrared radiation Coanda suppressor of an exhaust system encloses a Coanda surface for guiding exhaust gases into the atmosphere. The infrared radiation suppressor further uses cooling films for reducing the temperature of the Coanda surface and other exposed surfaces. A cool air entrainment flow of the exhaust gases prevents the buildup of recirculating hot gases in the exhaust chamber. As a result, IR radiation is suppressed from areas of the exhaust system which are exposed to IR detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Jonas Bilenas, Robert Kosson, Salvatore Attard
  • Cooling system for spent fuel pool
    Patent number: 5644608
    Abstract: The performance of a compact heat exchanger in which a flow of air is employed to cool a flow of water can be enhanced by spraying water as a fine mist into the stream of coolant air. The water droplets, preferably less than 100 microns in diameter, coat the heat exchanger surface on the air side of the heat exchanger and provide evaporative cooling. The preferred form of heat exchange surface has strip fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Michael Vasely
    Inventors: Paul Malik, Robert Kosson, Michael Vasely, George Stegmann
  • Cooling system for spent fuel pool
    Patent number: 5488642
    Abstract: A system for cooling water from a spent fuel pool of a nuclear power generating plant. The system includes a heat exchanger in which a flow of air is employed to cool a flow of pool water. The performance of the heat exchanger is enhanced by spraying water as a fine mist into the flow of coolant air. The water droplets, preferably less than 100 microns in diameter, coat the heat exchange surface on the air side of the heat exchanger and provide evaporative cooling. The preferred form of heat exchange surface has strip fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Michael Vasely
    Inventors: Paul Malik, Robert Kosson, Michael Vasely, George Stegmann
  • Infrared camouflage system
    Patent number: 4609034
    Abstract: Military mechanical field equipment, such as an electrical generator, is camouflaged from airborne IR detection by enclosing the equipment in a double-walled enclosure having hollow walls through which air is forced to flow. By adjusting the air flow in the enclosure, the radiance from the enclosure can be made the same as its immediate surroundings. A dual temperature sensor senses temperature differences between the enclosure surface and the surroundings and varies the air cooling accordingly until thermal balance is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Kosson, Jonas Bilenas, Salvatore Attard, Theodore Hilgeman
  • Re-entrant groove heat pipe
    Patent number: 4545427
    Abstract: A sealed heat pipe of uniform cross sectional profile from evaporator to condenser which includes a plurality of capillary channels communicating with a central channel by means of narrow re-entrant groove openings having convergent entrances. A two step method of fabrication includes extruding the re-entrant grooves, then drawing a mandrel through the virgin extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Alario, Robert Kosson, Edward Leszak
  • Method of making a re-entrant groove heat pipe
    Patent number: 4457059
    Abstract: A sealed heat pipe of uniform cross sectional profile from evaporator to condenser which includes a plurality of capillary channels communicating with a central channel by means of narrow re-entrant groove openings having convergent entrances. A two step method of fabrication includes extruding the re-entrant grooves, then drawing a mandrel through the virgin extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Alario, Robert Kosson, Edward Leszak
  • Down pumping heat transfer device
    Patent number: 4252185
    Abstract: A heat transferring device for transferring heat from an upper to a lower location utilizing a mechanical pump and motor to provide fluid transport. The device is entirely encased within a single vertically disposed member requiring no external plumbing and a minimum of fabrication. The resulting device is both compact and cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Kosson