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AREVA NP

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210Patents
178Active
210Granted
57Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 22, 1996 → Dec 28, 2017 · 100 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US7428479B2 Method for computer modeling the core of a nuclear reactor Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 35 Active
US8234911B2 Method and apparatus for detecting a leak in a double pipe Physics 27 Active
US8187725B2 Welding alloy and articles for use in welding, weldments and method for producing weldments Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 23 Active
US8315425B2 Method for comparison of 3D computer model and as-built situation of an industrial plant Physics 18 Active
US7299383B2 Security method making deterministic real time execution of multitask applications of control and command type with error confinement Physics 10 Expired
US8371025B2 Apparatus for repairing a damaged area in an underwater wall region of a vessel or pool Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 8 Active
US8081729B2 Heat exchanger assembly, in particular for a high-temperature nuclear reactor Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 8 Active
US8290111B1 Electrochemical corrosion potential device and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Active
US8445839B2 Self-calibrating, highly accurate, long-lived, dual rhodium vanadium emitter nuclear in-core detector Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Active
US8218709B2 Nuclear plant and method for the pressure relief in a nuclear plant Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Active
US7770435B2 Pipeline having a collector line and method for leakage monitoring and leakage location Physics 7 Active
US7802465B2 Collecting conduit, apparatus and method for leakage monitoring and leakage location Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 6 Active
US7738620B2 Method of manufacturing a fuel cladding tube for a nuclear reactor, and a tube obtained thereby Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 6 Expired
US7270019B2 Collecting line assembly for monitoring and locating leaks Physics 6 Active
US7789966B2 Method for cleaning the pipes of a heat exchanger by use of an abrasive and device suitable for this method Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 6 Active
US8470106B2 Method of heat treatment for desensitizing a nickel-based alloy relative to environmentally-assisted cracking, in particular for a nuclear reactor fuel assembly and for a nuclear reactor, and a part made of the alloy and subjected to the treatment Chemistry; Metallurgy 5 Active
US7993086B2 High crown anti-rotation bolt Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 5 Active
US7405558B2 Steam generator mapping with reflections of eddy current signal Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 5 Active
US9042507B2 Nuclear reactor green and sintered fuel pellets, corresponding fuel rod and fuel assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 5 Active
US7971692B2 Antiseismic pad, device for supporting a structure and use thereof Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 5 Active
US7551705B2 Fuel assembly top nozzle repair sleeve and method for repairing a fuel assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 5 Expired
US8107585B2 Fuel rod for a nuclear reactor Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 4 Active
US7390934B1 Apparatus and method for aiding in the removal of enriched uranium from soils Physics 4 Expired
US8130895B2 Method and a device for packaging leaky nuclear fuel rods for the purposes of transport and long-duration storage or warehousing Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 4 Expired
US9583222B2 Debris filter for nuclear reactor installation and nuclear fuel assembly comprising such a debris filter Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 4 Active

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.