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Caldy, United Kingdom

William M Steen

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: British Nuclear Fuels Plc, Cmb Foodcan Public Limited Company. Active years: 1993-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William M Steen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-m-steen

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 64(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Wirral, GB (1995)
  • Caldy, GB (1993 - 1996)
  • Cadley, GB (1996)
  • Liverpool, GB (1998 - 2002)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 291 
 
British Nuclear Fuels Plc
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 1 
 
Cmb Foodcan Public Limited Company
 patent

Years Active: 1993-2002

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6444097 - Radioactive decontamination (2002-09-03),
2. 5714762 - Determination of the surface properties of an object (1998-02-03),
3. 5574225 - Apparatus and a method for detecting the position of a laser beam (1996-11-12),
4. 5538764 - Method of treating a surface (1996-07-23),
5. 5425072 - Method of heat treating a radioactive surface (1995-06-13),
6. 5247155 - Apparatus and method for monitoring laser material processing (1993-09-21),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of William M Steen

Introduction

William M Steen is a notable inventor based in Caldy, Great Britain. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of laser applications for decontamination and surface property determination. With a total of six patents to his name, Steen's work has had a considerable impact on various industries.

Latest Patents

One of Steen's latest patents focuses on radioactive decontamination. This innovative method involves the removal of embedded contamination from metallic surfaces using a laser beam. The laser beam is designed to have sufficient power density to cause the direct ejection of laser-generated melt pool liquid from the metallic surface. This process effectively removes a layer of metal that contains the embedded contamination. Additionally, the invention includes means for collecting the laser-ejected material to prevent recontamination of the metallic surface or contamination of previously uncontaminated surfaces. Another significant patent involves the determination of the surface properties of an object, showcasing Steen's versatility in addressing complex challenges.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, William M Steen has worked with prominent companies, including British Nuclear Fuels Plc and CMB Foodcan Public Limited Company. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in technology and safety.

Collaborations

Steen has collaborated with several talented individuals, including Lin Li and Peter J Modern.

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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