Matthew Brett Cole

US Patent:

20110235768, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Dec 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/967068

Inventors:

Robert R. Heim - Brighton CO, US
Scott Ryan Adams - Longmont CO, US
Matthew Denver Cole - Fort Collins CO, US
William E. Kirby - Superior CO, US
Paul Damon Linnebur - Milliken CO, US

Assignee:

Special Applications Technology, Inc. - Loveland CO

International Classification:

G21C 19/00

US Classification:

376260, 976DIG293

Abstract:

Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator (“manipulator”) operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.

US Patent:

20210089000, Mar 25, 2021

Filed:

Dec 9, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/116758

Inventors:

- Westminster CO, US
Matthew Denver Cole - Westminster CO, US
Scott Martin - Westminster CO, US

International Classification:

G05B 19/409
B08B 9/087
G21F 9/34
G21F 7/06
B08B 13/00
B08B 9/093
B08B 9/08

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and cleaning of environments that may be difficult to access and hazardous. The system comprises a mast assembly, an arm assembly, a debris removal system, and a drive system. The mast assembly comprises an inner mast and an outer mast having a central axis about which the arm assembly revolves. The arm assembly provides support for the debris removal system. The debris removal system comprises a bucket tool, a plow tool, and one or more hoses for clearing and removing debris. The drive system comprises a plurality of one or more of cables, pulleys, rollers, and hoists to at least one of control motion of the arm assembly, raise and lower the inner mast, and position and control at least one of the bucket tool and the plow tool. The system is at least one of manually or automatically controlled.

US Patent:

20170316844, Nov 2, 2017

Filed:

Apr 28, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/582176

Inventors:

- Irvine CA, US
Matthew Denver COLE - Westminster CO, US
Scott MARTIN - Westminster CO, US

Assignee:

Kurion, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

G21F 9/00
B08B 9/087
G05B 19/409
B08B 5/04
G21F 9/34
G05B 19/406
B08B 9/46

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and cleaning of environments that may be difficult to access and hazardous. The system comprises a mast assembly, an arm assembly, a debris removal system, and a drive system. The mast assembly comprises an inner mast and an outer mast having a central axis about which the arm assembly revolves. The arm assembly provides support for the debris removal system. The debris removal system comprises a bucket tool, a plow tool, and one or more hoses for clearing and removing debris. The drive system comprises a plurality of one or more of cables, pulleys, rollers, and hoists to at least one of control motion of the arm assembly, raise and lower the inner mast, and position and control at least one of the bucket tool and the plow tool. The system is at least one of manually and automatically controlled.

US Patent:

20150228364, Aug 13, 2015

Filed:

Sep 5, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/478500

Inventors:

- Richland WA, US
Scott Ryan Adams - Longmont CO, US
Matthew Denver Cole - Fort Collins CO, US
William E. Kirby - Superior CO, US
Paul Damon Linnebur - Milliken CO, US

Assignee:

Kurion, Inc. - Richland WA

International Classification:

G21D 1/00
G21C 19/00
G21D 3/00

Abstract:

Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator (“manipulator”) operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.