Patents by Inventor William E. Stilwell

William E. Stilwell 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).

  • UNIRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20040017876
    Abstract: An unirradiated nuclear fuel assembly transport canister that includes a clamshell type fuel assembly inner liner that has interior dimensions that closely conform to the outer envelope of the fuel assembly to be transported and exterior dimensions that conform to a generic overpack tubular container. The liner is inserted into the overpack tubular container which is in turn supported by a shock absorbing suspension system within a birdcage frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: William E. Stilwell, Norman A. Kent, John F. Staples, Peter J. Vescovi, Brian E. Hempy