Patents by Inventor William E. Stolecki

William E. Stolecki 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).

  • Pipe coupling assembly especially suitable for use in the nuclear reactor
    Patent number: 4294472
    Abstract: An all metal pipe coupling assembly especially suitable for fluid connecting together certain components submerged within liquid metal in a pool type nuclear reactor is disclosed herein. This coupling assembly which is also submerged within the pool of liquid metal connects the reactor components together using three tubular sections and two joint arrangements which eliminate thermal expansion stresses. The joint arrangements also maintain low seismic stresses and are pressure energized to minimize leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1981
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute
    Inventor: William E. Stolecki