Robert Earl Lucas

US Patent:

43437079, Aug 10, 1982

Filed:

Mar 10, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/129402

Inventors:

Robert G. Lucas - Stanford CA

Assignee:

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

B01D 3506

US Classification:

210695

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for separating out solids suspended in flowing, substantially pure water systems such as those systems found in steam power plants. The apparatus includes a helical conduit which directs the water and suspended solids in a helical flow path that subjects the solids to a centrifugal force. The apparatus further includes magnets mounted around the helical conduit for subjecting the solids suspended in the water to a magnetic force. The magnetic force and the centrifugal force co-act to direct the suspended solids out of one of two outlet nozzles. The remaining water with the suspended solids removed flows out of the other outlet nozzle.

US Patent:

43767532, Mar 15, 1983

Filed:

Dec 20, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/105752

Inventors:

Robert G. Lucas - Stanford CA

Assignee:

Electric Power Research Institute - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G21C 1932

US Classification:

376305

Abstract:

A cathodic corrosion protection system for a nuclear power plant which employs an ion tank adjacent the main fresh water feed pipe leading to the steam generator to treat water from the main feed pipe and then return the treated water to the main feed pipe to form a corrosion protecting alkaline layer on surfaces of the main feed pipe and the secondary side of the steam generator. The ion tank receives measured amounts of hydrazine to render the water therein substantially conductive and contains ionizable metal anodes which release free metal ions as electric current flows between the anodes and a cathode connection on an ion tank outlet pipe near the main feed water pipe.

US Patent:

45375461, Aug 27, 1985

Filed:

Jul 25, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/516703

Inventors:

Robert L. Lucas - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

B42C 1304

US Classification:

412 10

Abstract:

A combination bookbinding apparatus which can be used as a sewing frame, or a lying press, or a standing press wherein only its position on a table or work surface determines its function. All parts are in place at once and no alteration to the device is needed to effect a change in function. The device is automotive and leaves the hands free for the manipulation of the book(s) preparatory to the clamping or pressing operations.