Vacuum foil insulation system. [Vacuum foil thermal insulation system for nuclear-powered artificial heart]

Patent · Tue Nov 16 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7294722

Hanson, J P; Sabolcik, R E; Svedberg, R C

In a multifoil thermal insulation package having a plurality of concentric cylindrical cups, means are provided for reducing heat loss from the penetration region which extends through the cups. At least one cup includes an integral skirt extending from one end of the cup to intersection with the penetration means. Assembly of the insulation package with the skirted cup is facilitated by splitting the cup to allow it to be opened up and fitted around the other cups during assembly. The insulation is for an implantable nuclear powered artificial heart.

• Assignee: Energy Research and Development Administration
• Patent Number(s): US 3991898
• Application Number: TRN: 77-010513
• OSTI ID: 7294722
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 16 Sep 1975; Other Information: PAT-APPL-613,780
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FOILS
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THERMAL INSULATION
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DESIGN
HEAT SOURCES
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
PROSTHESES
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