Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Cossel

Stephen C. Cossel 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).

  • Container for the storage, transportation and ultimate disposal of low level nuclear wastes
    Patent number: 4633091
    Abstract: Cask-like steel container for one-site storage, later-shipment and permanent disposal of low-level-radiation nuclear waste material. Container has configuration of a hollow cylinder with heavy walls. Bottom portion of container is affixed to cylindrical sides with a double weld. Steel top member has an annular recess as does the top portion of the cylindrical sides, with hermetic, radiation-resistant gasket material included therebetween, and the container top and sides are bolted together. The top member has spaced heavy eyelet-like members affixed thereto for handling the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: David H. Kurasch, George V. B. Hall, Stephen C. Cossel, Paul A. Miskimin