Mark L. Underwood - Monrovia CA Roger M. Williams - Azusa CA Margaret A. Ryan - Pasadena CA Barbara J. Nakamura - San Marino CA Dennis E. O'Connor - Upland CA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Washington DC
International Classification:
H01L 3700
US Classification:
136202
Abstract:
An alkali metal thermoelectric converter (AMTEC) having a plurality of cells structurally connected in series to form a septum dividing a plenum into two chambers, and electrically connected in series, is provided with porous metal anodes and porous metal cathodes in the cells. The cells may be planar or annular, and in either case a metal alkali vapor at a high temperature is provided to the plenum through one chamber on one side of the wall and returned to a vapor boiler after condensation at a chamber on the other side of the wall in the plenum. If the cells are annular, a heating core may be placed along the axis of the stacked cells. This arrangement of series-connected cells allows efficient generation of power at high voltage and low current.
A fiber-reinforced plastic tool handle for engaging a handle receiving aperture of a tool, such as the eye of a hammer. A plurality of elongated fiber-reinforced plastic members or shafts are used to define the handle, allowing the handle to be readily secured in the aperture with a wedge.
Medical School University of Virginia School of Medicine Graduated: 1974
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. O'connor graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1974. He works in Louisville, KY and specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology. Dr. O'connor is affiliated with Kindred Hospital Louisville, Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Womens & Kosair Childrens Hospital.