Patents by Inventor Steven D Howe

Steven D Howe 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).

  • Patent number: 11923098
    Abstract: A customizable thin plate fuel form and reactor core therefor are disclosed. The thin plate fuel will comprise a fuel material embedded within a matrix material, with the entire unit having a coating. The thin plate fuel may be flat or curved and will have flow channels formed within at least the top surface of the fuel plate. The structure of the thin plate fuel will make it easier for coating with Tungsten or any other suitable material that will help contain any byproducts, prevent reactions with the working fluid, and potentially provide structural support to the thin plate fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: HOWE INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Troy M. Howe, Steven D. Howe
  • Publication number: 20220084696
    Abstract: A customizable thin plate fuel form and reactor core therefor are disclosed. The thin plate fuel will comprise a fuel material embedded within a matrix material, with the entire unit having a coating. The thin plate fuel may be flat or curved and will have flow channels formed within at least the top surface of the fuel plate. The structure of the thin plate fuel will make it easier for coating with Tungsten or any other suitable material that will help contain any byproducts, prevent reactions with the working fluid, and potentially provide structural support to the thin plate fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: HOWE INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Troy M. Howe, Steven D. Howe
  • Patent number: 11139086
    Abstract: A customizable thin plate fuel form and reactor core therefor are disclosed. The thin plate fuel will comprise a fuel material embedded within a matrix material, with the entire unit having a coating. The thin plate fuel may be flat or curved and will have flow channels formed within at least the top surface of the fuel plate. The structure of the thin plate fuel will make it easier for coating with Tungsten or any other suitable material that will help contain any byproducts, prevent reactions with the working fluid, and potentially provide structural support to the thin plate fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: HOWE INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Troy M. Howe, Steven D. Howe
  • Publication number: 20030183783
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for transporting antiprotons including a dewar having an evacuated cavity and a cryogenically cold wall. A plurality of thermally conductive supports are disposed in thermal connection with the cold wall and extend into the cavity. An antiproton trap is mounted on the extending supports within the cavity. A sealable cavity access port selectively provides access to the cavity for selective introduction into and removal from the cavity of the antiprotons. The container is capable of confining and storing antiprotons while they are transported via conventional terrestrial or airborne methods to a location distant from their creation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Gerald A. Smith, Raymond A. Lewis, Steven D. Howe
  • Patent number: 6576916
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for transporting antiprotons including a dewar having an evacuated cavity and a cryogenically cold wall. A plurality of thermally conductive supports are disposed in thermal connection with the cold wall and extend into the cavity. An antiproton trap is mounted on the extending supports within the cavity. A sealable cavity access port selectively provides access to the cavity for selective introduction into and removal from the cavity of the antiprotons. The container is capable of confining and storing antiprotons while they are transported via conventional terrestrial or airborne methods to a location distant from their creation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Gerald A. Smith, Raymond A. Lewis, Steven D. Howe
  • Publication number: 20020179858
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for transporting antiprotons including a dewar having an evacuated cavity and a cryogenically cold wall. A plurality of thermally conductive supports are disposed in thermal connection with the cold wall and extend into the cavity. An antiproton trap is mounted on the extending supports within the cavity. A sealable cavity access port selectively provides access to the cavity for selective introduction into and removal from the cavity of the antiprotons. The container is capable of confining and storing antiprotons while they are transported via conventional terrestrial or airborne methods to a location distant from their creation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald A. Smith, Raymond A. Lewis, Steven D. Howe
  • Patent number: 6414331
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for transporting antiprotons including a dewar having an evacuated cavity and a cryogenically cold wall. A plurality of thermally conductive supports are disposed in thermal connection with the cold wall and extend into the cavity. An antiproton trap is mounted on-the extending supports within the cavity. A sealable cavity access port selectively provides access to the cavity for selective introduction into and removal from the cavity of the antiprotons. The container is capable of confining and storing antiprotons while they are transported via conventional terrestrial or airborne methods to a location distant from their creation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald A. Smith, Raymond A. Lewis, Steven D Howe
  • Patent number: 6160263
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for transporting antiprotons including a dewar having an evacuated cavity and a cryogenically cold wall. A plurality of thermally conductive supports are disposed in thermal connection with the cold wall and extend into the cavity. An antiproton trap is mounted on the extending supports within the cavity. A sealable cavity access port selectively provides access to the cavity for selective introduction into and removal from the cavity of the antiprotons. The container is capable of confining and storing antiprotons while they are transported via conventional terrestrial or airborne methods to a location distant from their creation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Inventors: Gerald A. Smith, Raymond A. Lewis, Steven D. Howe
  • Patent number: 5977554
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for transporting antiprotons including a dewar having an evacuated cavity and a cryogenically cold wall. A plurality of thermally conductive supports are disposed in thermal connection with the cold wall and extend into the cavity. An antiproton trap is mounted on the extending supports within the cavity. A sealable cavity access port selectively provides access to the cavity for selective introduction into and removal from the cavity of the antiprotons. The container is capable of confining and storing antiprotons while they are transported via conventional terrestrial or airborne methods to a location distant from their creation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Gerald A. Smith, Raymond A. Lewis, Steven D. Howe
  • Patent number: 5236755
    Abstract: An optical recording element has a recording layer (18) protected by an overcoat layer (20) which is transmissive to laser radiation used for writing pits in the recording layer (18). The thickness of the overcoat layer (20) is selected to be less that the conventional 1/2 wavelength thickness and the recording layer thickness is selected, in conjunction with the overcoat layer thickness in such a way that the minimum value of reflectivity on the reflectivity-v-thickness curve is depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Howe, Lynn Y. Dorey