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Wilmington, NC, United States of America

Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas, LLC

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USPTO Granted Patents = 93

% Expired Patents = 28.0

EPO Patents = 30

Forward Citations = 397

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95 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David Joseph Kropaczek (24 out of 28 patents)

William Earl Russell, Ii (21 out of 54 patents)

Steven Barry Sutton (12 out of 15 patents)

4. Christian Carlos Oyarzun (12 out of 15 patents)

5. Mehdi Asgari (12 out of 13 patents)

6. Carlton Wayne Clark (12 out of 14 patents)

7. David Grey Smith (11 out of 111 patents)

8. William Charles Cline (10 out of 11 patents)

9. Paul Everett Cantonwine (10 out of 10 patents)

10. Atul Arun Karve (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Gerald Dean Kvaall, Jr (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Andrew K Langston (5 out of 7 patents)

13. Yang-Pi Lin (5 out of 9 patents)

14. Birol Aktas (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Michael Scott DeFilippis (5 out of 16 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fuel Assembly

Nuclear Reactor

Debris Filters

Zirconium Alloy

Core Loading

Fuel Rods

Neutronics Modeling

Cooling Flow

Spacers

Fuel Bundle

Debris Mitigation

Safety Analysis

93 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12106864 - Methods of forming debris filters for nuclear fuel assemblies (2024-10-01),

2. 11887741 - Fuel assembly with outer channel including reinforced sidewall and non-reinforced sidewall (2024-01-30),

3. 11742095 - Nuclear reactor core loading and operation strategies (2023-08-29),

4. 11612847 - Systems and methods for removing particulates of a fissile material (2023-03-28),

5. 11257597 - Systems and methods for debris-free nuclear component handling (2022-02-22),

6. 11244768 - Method of configuring sidewalls of an outer channel of a fuel assembly (2022-02-08),

7. 10957456 - Fuel rods with wear-inhibiting coatings (2021-03-23),

8. 10930404 - Nuclear reactor core loading and operation strategies (2021-02-23),

9. 10923237 - Debris filters for nuclear fuel assembly and method of using the same (2021-02-16),

10. 10672521 - Spacers with deflection-limited peripheral springs for nuclear fuel assemblies and methods of making the same (2020-06-02),

11. 10658086 - Optimized fuel assembly channels and methods of creating the same (2020-05-19),

12. 10176899 - Spacers with deflection-limited rod contacts for nuclear fuel assemblies and methods of making the same (2019-01-08),

13. 9922732 - Moderating fuel rods including metal hydride and methods of moderating fuel bundles of boiling water reactors using the same (2018-03-20),

14. 9911511 - Fuel rods with wear-inhibiting coatings and methods of making the same (2018-03-06),

15. 9646722 - Method and apparatus for a fret resistant fuel rod for a light water reactor (LWR) nuclear fuel bundle (2017-05-09),

Company Overview

Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas, LLC is a prominent player in the nuclear fuel technology sector, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced fuel assemblies and components for nuclear reactors. The company focuses on critical areas such as zirconium alloy production, fuel rod design, and neutronics modeling, ensuring optimal performance and safety in nuclear energy generation. Based in Wilmington, NC, it plays a vital role in supporting the nuclear industry with innovative solutions that enhance reactor efficiency and reliability.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

93 Patents

#2 in Wilmington, NC

#102 in North Carolina

#4,039 in US

#8,302 in the World

Wilmington, NC, United States of America

Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas, LLC

Forward Citations = 397

95 inventors:

David Joseph Kropaczek (24 out of 28 patents)

William Earl Russell, Ii (21 out of 54 patents)

Steven Barry Sutton (12 out of 15 patents)

4. Christian Carlos Oyarzun (12 out of 15 patents)

5. Mehdi Asgari (12 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/global-nuclear-fuel-americas

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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