Patents by Inventor Walter F. Weiland, Jr.

Walter F. Weiland, Jr. 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).

  • Nuclear reactor fuel assembly with fuel rod removal means
    Patent number: 4618472
    Abstract: A fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor is provided with two access plugs in the adapter plate of the top nozzle whereby selected fuel rods can be removed and replaced without disassembling the assembly and while the assembly is in place in its operating position in the core region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Robert K. Gjertsen, John F. Wilson, Walter F. Weiland, Jr.