Patents by Inventor Tracy S. Harmon

Tracy S. Harmon 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).

  • Scratch preventing method of assembling nuclear fuel bundles, and the assembly
    Patent number: 5028382
    Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a method for assembling fuel bundles for service in nuclear reactors which minimizes damage to the assembled components of a nature that renders the components susceptible to destructive corrosion in service, and the enhanced product of the improved method. The invention includes the utilization of a temporary protective barrier, such as water soluble sodium silicate or gelatin, intermediate the components during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Harold B. King, Jr., Tracy S. Harmon, Abdul G. Dada, Frederick C. Schoenig, Jr., Eileen F. Haag, Gerald W. McKenzie