Shock Absorbers, Specially Adapted Therefor (e.g., Impact Buffers For Containers) [g21f5-00d] Patents (Class 976/DIG346)
  • Impact limiter for spent nuclear fuel transportation cask
    Patent number: 5394449
    Abstract: Impact limiters having noncircular outer peripheries are described for use to protect nuclear fuel transportation casks. The impact limiters include two different materials as impact absorbing materials. The impact limiter includes multiple sides and a tapered cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Pacific Nuclear Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Johnson, Ian D. McInnes, Robert D. Quinn, Charles J. Temus