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Maintal, Germany

Horst Vietzke

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nukem Limited. Active years: 1979-1987.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Horst Vietzke. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/horst-vietzke

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 46(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 95 
 
Nukem Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1979-1987

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4650518 - Container for the final storage of radioactive wastes (1987-03-17),
2. 4562001 - Multiple layered transportation and storage container for radioactive (1985-12-31),
3. 4472298 - Process for embedding radioactive, especially tritium containing waste (1984-09-18),
4. 4367201 - Extraction column for fissionable material and/or fertile material (1983-01-04),
5. 4276834 - Furnace for incineration of nuclear fission and fertile material waste (1981-07-07),
6. 4244697 - Process for expelling uranium hexafluoride having a high U-235 content (1981-01-13),
7. 4152395 - Process for the production of free-flowing directly compactable uranium (1979-05-01),

Title: Biography of Inventor Horst Vietzke

Introduction: Horst Vietzke is a notable inventor based in Maintal, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of radioactive waste management through his innovative designs and patents. With a total of seven patents to his name, Vietzke has established himself as a key figure in the development of safer and more efficient storage solutions for hazardous materials.

Latest Patents: One of his latest patents is a container for the final storage of radioactive wastes. This container is made of a uranium alloy that is less susceptible to corrosion compared to known containers made of uranium. It also does not exhibit anisotropic thermal expansion at high temperatures. The alloy consists of depleted uranium combined with various elements, including molybdenum, copper, zirconium, chromium, nickel, niobium, and iron, ensuring optimal performance and durability. Another significant patent involves a multi-layered transportation and storage container for radioactive waste. This design is intended for the long-term storage of spent fuel elements in geological formations. The multi-layered containers are engineered to provide tight sealing and corrosion resistance while remaining cost-effective and lightweight.

Career Highlights: Horst Vietzke has dedicated his career to advancing technologies related to radioactive waste management. His work has been instrumental in addressing the challenges associated with the safe storage and transportation of hazardous materials. Through his innovative designs, he has contributed to the development of

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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