Patents by Inventor Stanislaw Kielbowicz
Stanislaw Kielbowicz 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).
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Patent number: 9266045Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a strainer system comprising a plurality of strainer modules, each of which comprises multiple cassettes or cartridges assembled together in a prescribed arrangement. In the strainer system constructed in accordance with the present invention, the “clean” sides of the strainer modules are fluidly connected to each other by a plenum duct which also has a suction pump fluidly coupled thereto. Integrated into the plenum duct is a pressure released membrane (PRM) which is positioned so as to effectively isolate one of the strainer modules from the remaining active strainer modules included in the strainer system. The pressure released membrane is uniquely configured so as to facilitate the activation of the isolated strainer module when pressure across the plenum duct increases beyond a prescribed threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Stanislaw Kielbowicz, Carl W. Prather
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Patent number: 9233324Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an increased efficiency strainer system which is particularly suited for use in the emergency core cooling system of a nuclear power plant. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the strainer system includes one or more strainer cassettes or cartridges, with each such cassette or cartridge including a plurality of strainer pockets disposed in side-by-side relation to each other. In these embodiments, multiple cassettes or cartridges may be assembled together to form a strainer module of the strainer system. The strainer pockets of the cartridge each define an inflow end. Within the cartridge, or the module including multiple cartridges, the inflow ends of one or more of the strainer pockets may be enclosed by an elastic metal membrane. When in a closed position, the membrane prevents liquid flow into the corresponding strainer pocket via the inflow end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Stanislaw Kielbowicz, Carl W. Prather
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Patent number: 8660231Abstract: A storage rack arrangement (10) for the storage of nuclear fuel elements in a storage pool includes at least two storage racks (1.1-1.3) which each contain a plurality of vertical channels (9) arranged next to one another for the reception of the fuel elements, with positioning elements (6) being provided at the storage racks at the bottom. The storage racks are connected to one another at the top and the storage rack arrangement (10) additionally includes one or more base plates (2.1-2.3) which are provided with positioning members (8) which fit with the positioning elements (6) of the storage racks (1.1-1.3) and which, together with the positioning elements, position the storage racks with respect to the base plate or base plates (2.1-2.3) to prevent a displacement of the storage racks on the base plate or plates.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: CCI AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz
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Publication number: 20110084008Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an increased efficiency strainer system which is particularly suited for use in the emergency core cooling system of a nuclear power plant. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the strainer system includes one or more strainer cassettes or cartridges, with each such cassette or cartridge including a plurality of strainer pockets disposed in side-by-side relation to each other. In these embodiments, multiple cassettes or cartridges may be assembled together to form a strainer module of the strainer system. The strainer pockets of the cartridge each define an inflow end. Within the cartridge, or the module including multiple cartridges, the inflow ends of one or more of the strainer pockets may be enclosed by an elastic metal membrane. When in a closed position, the membrane prevents liquid flow into the corresponding strainer pocket via the inflow end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: STANISLAW KIELBOWICZ, Carl W. Prather
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Publication number: 20110084009Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a strainer system comprising a plurality of strainer modules, each of which comprises multiple cassettes or cartridges assembled together in a prescribed arrangement. In the strainer system constructed in accordance with the present invention, the “clean” sides of the strainer modules are fluidly connected to each other by a plenum duct which also has a suction pump fluidly coupled thereto. Integrated into the plenum duct is a pressure released membrane (PRM) which is positioned so as to effectively isolate one of the strainer modules from the remaining active strainer modules included in the strainer system. The pressure released membrane is uniquely configured so as to facilitate the activation of the isolated strainer module when pressure across the plenum duct increases beyond a prescribed threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Stanislaw Kielbowicz, Carl W. Prather
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Patent number: 7822164Abstract: A protective screen for the screening off of a suction space and a suction duct connected to it in a cooling system, include at least one screen wall element which has a suction side and an outflow side. The screen wall element is built up from a plurality of modular rectangular cassette units, which respectively contain a plurality of suction pockets open towards the suction side, with the screen pockets being surrounded by outflow gaps which are open towards the outflow side.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: CCI AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz
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Publication number: 20100177858Abstract: A storage rack arrangement (10) for the storage of nuclear fuel elements in a storage pool includes at least two storage racks (1.1-1.3) which each contain a plurality of vertical channels (9) arranged next to one another for the reception of the fuel elements, with positioning elements (6) being provided at the storage racks at the bottom. The storage racks are connected to one another at the top and the storage rack arrangement (10) additionally includes one or more base plates (2.1-2.3) which are provided with positioning members (8) which fit with the positioning elements (6) of the storage racks (1.1-1.3) and which, together with the positioning elements, position the storage racks with respect to the base plate or base plates (2.1-2.3) to prevent a displacement of the storage racks on the base plate or plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: CCI AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz
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Patent number: 7211190Abstract: A strainer wall (1) to screen off a suction space (3) and a suction duct (5) connected to it in an emergency cooling system of a nuclear power plant includes at least one strainer wall element (2) which has an inlet side (12) and an outflow side (13), wherein the inlet side is essentially oriented perpendicular. The strainer wall element (2) is built up from a plurality of modular cassette units (11), which respectively contain a plurality of screen elements (17.1?–17.nm) open towards the inlet side (12) and connected to the outflow side (13).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: CCI AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz
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Publication number: 20050167355Abstract: A strainer wall (1) to screen off a suction space (3) and a suction duct (5) connected to it in an emergency cooling system of a nuclear power plant includes at least one strainer wall element (2) which has an inlet side (12) and an outflow side (13), wherein the inlet side is essentially oriented perpendicular. The strainer wall element (2) is built up from a plurality of modular cassette units (11), which respectively contain a plurality of screen elements (17.1?-17.nm) open towards the inlet side (12) and connected to the outflow side (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: CCI AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz
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Patent number: 5759398Abstract: A suction sieve has a cylindrical sieve body made up of several annular, modular cassette elements that are axially spaced apart and coupled to one another. The cassette elements surround a central suction chamber and are clamped together between an end plate that covers the suction chamber and a flange for connection to a suction line of a cooling water pump. Each cassette unit is formed of two annular, perforated side wall sections and several perforated wall segments that are circumferentially spaced apart and arranged between the side wall sections. The perforated wall segments and the side wall sections form sieve pockets that essentially extend in the radial direction and open toward the outer periphery of the sieve body so that water can flow through the sieve pockets in all directions. Discharge gaps extend in an essentially radial direction, open into the suction chamber, and are formed between the sieve pockets and between the cassette units.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Sulzer Thermtec AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz
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Patent number: 5406603Abstract: The apparatus is provided with a line (1) connected to the containment for feeding air to a water bath (5). The line (1) is connected to plurality of nozzles (4) disposed in the water bath (5) having at least one perforate baffle plate (27) disposed above said nozzles. A set (6) of static mixing elements (30, 31, 32) surrounded by a jacket (7) is disposed above said baffle plate (27). A dry separating stage is disposed above the water bath (5) and the set (6) and consists of an entry separator (8) and an agglomerator (9) which are in the form of annular discs. Air emerging from the set successfully flows through the entry separator (8) and the agglomerator (9) in opposite directions. The entry separator (8) and the agglomerator (9) consist of static mixing elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1993Date of Patent: April 11, 1995Assignee: Sulzer Thermtec AGInventor: Stanislaw Kielbowicz