NANO Nuclear Energy Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio with Acquisition of Key Worldwide Patents for Composite Moderator for Nuclear Reactor Systems
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) has expanded its intellectual property portfolio by acquiring key worldwide patents from Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC). The primary acquisition includes Patent No. US 11,264,141 B2, titled 'Composite Moderator for Nuclear Reactor Systems,' which aims to improve safety and waste management in nuclear reactor systems.
The patent addresses graphite oxidation issues found in conventional moderator systems and reduces waste and structural deterioration, allowing the moderator to function throughout the fuel's lifecycle without replacement. The technology will enhance protection for NANO Nuclear's proprietary advanced portable reactors: ZEUS, ODIN, KRONOS MMR™, and LOKI MMR™, all currently under development.
The patent protection extends internationally, with patents issued in Canada, Russia, Japan, China, South Korea, and through the European Patent Office, with a World Intellectual Property Organization application in progress.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) ha ampliato il suo portafoglio di proprietà intellettuale acquisendo brevetti chiave a livello mondiale da Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC). L'acquisizione principale include il Brevetto n. US 11,264,141 B2, intitolato 'Moderatore Composito per Sistemi di Reattori Nucleari', che mira a migliorare la sicurezza e la gestione dei rifiuti nei sistemi di reattori nucleari.
Il brevetto affronta problemi di ossidazione del grafite presenti nei sistemi moderatori convenzionali e riduce i rifiuti e il deterioramento strutturale, consentendo al moderatore di funzionare per tutto il ciclo di vita del combustibile senza necessità di sostituzione. La tecnologia migliorerà la protezione per i reattori portatili avanzati di NANO Nuclear: ZEUS, ODIN, KRONOS MMR™, e LOKI MMR™, tutti attualmente in fase di sviluppo.
La protezione brevettuale si estende a livello internazionale, con brevetti rilasciati in Canada, Russia, Giappone, Cina, Corea del Sud e attraverso l'Ufficio Europeo dei Brevetti, con una domanda in corso presso l'Organizzazione Mondiale della Proprietà Intellettuale.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) ha ampliado su cartera de propiedad intelectual al adquirir patentes clave de Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC). La adquisición principal incluye la Patente No. US 11,264,141 B2, titulada 'Moderador Compuesto para Sistemas de Reactores Nucleares', que busca mejorar la seguridad y la gestión de residuos en los sistemas de reactores nucleares.
La patente aborda problemas de oxidación del grafito que se encuentran en los sistemas moderadores convencionales y reduce los residuos y el deterioro estructural, permitiendo que el moderador funcione a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida del combustible sin necesidad de ser reemplazado. La tecnología mejorará la protección de los reactores portátiles avanzados de NANO Nuclear: ZEUS, ODIN, KRONOS MMR™, y LOKI MMR™, todos actualmente en desarrollo.
La protección de la patente se extiende a nivel internacional, con patentes emitidas en Canadá, Rusia, Japón, China, Corea del Sur y a través de la Oficina Europea de Patentes, con una solicitud en curso en la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE)는 Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC)로부터 핵심 글로벌 특허를 인수하여 지적 재산 포트폴리오를 확장했습니다. 주요 인수에는 '핵 반응기 시스템을 위한 복합 조절제'라는 제목의 특허 번호 US 11,264,141 B2가 포함되어 있으며, 이는 핵 반응기 시스템의 안전성과 폐기물 관리를 개선하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
이 특허는 기존의 조절 시스템에서 발견되는 흑연 산화 문제를 다루고 폐기물 및 구조적 열화를 줄이며, 조절제가 연료의 전체 수명 동안 교체 없이 작동할 수 있도록 합니다. 이 기술은 현재 개발 중인 NANO Nuclear의 고유한 고급 이동식 반응기인 ZEUS, ODIN, KRONOS MMR™, LOKI MMR™의 보호를 강화할 것입니다.
특허 보호는 캐나다, 러시아, 일본, 중국, 한국을 포함한 여러 국가에 걸쳐 있으며, 유럽 특허청을 통해 발급된 특허와 함께 세계 지식 재산 기구(WIPO)에서 현재 신청 중입니다.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) a élargi son portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle en acquérant des brevets clés à l'échelle mondiale auprès d'Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC). L'acquisition principale comprend le brevet n° US 11,264,141 B2, intitulé 'Modérateur Composite pour Systèmes de Réacteurs Nucléaires', visant à améliorer la sécurité et la gestion des déchets dans les systèmes de réacteurs nucléaires.
Le brevet aborde les problèmes d'oxydation du graphite présents dans les systèmes de modérateurs conventionnels et réduit les déchets et la dégradation structurelle, permettant au modérateur de fonctionner tout au long du cycle de vie du combustible sans remplacement. La technologie améliorera la protection des réacteurs portables avancés de NANO Nuclear : ZEUS, ODIN, KRONOS MMR™, et LOKI MMR™, tous actuellement en développement.
La protection par brevet s'étend à l'international, avec des brevets délivrés au Canada, en Russie, au Japon, en Chine, en Corée du Sud et via l'Office Européen des Brevets, avec une demande en cours auprès de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) hat sein Portfolio an geistigem Eigentum erweitert, indem es wichtige weltweite Patente von Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) erworben hat. Die Hauptübernahme umfasst das Patent Nr. US 11,264,141 B2 mit dem Titel 'Zusammengesetzter Moderator für nukleare Reaktorsysteme', das darauf abzielt, die Sicherheit und das Abfallmanagement in nuklearen Reaktorsystemen zu verbessern.
Das Patent befasst sich mit Grafitoxidationsproblemen, die in konventionellen Moderatorsystemen vorkommen, und reduziert Abfall sowie strukturelle Verschlechterung, sodass der Moderator während des gesamten Lebenszyklus des Brennstoffs ohne Austausch funktionsfähig bleibt. Die Technologie wird den Schutz von NANO Nuclear's eigenen fortschrittlichen tragbaren Reaktoren verbessern: ZEUS, ODIN, KRONOS MMR™, und LOKI MMR™, die sich alle derzeit in der Entwicklung befinden.
Der Patentschutz erstreckt sich international, mit Patenten, die in Kanada, Russland, Japan, China, Südkorea und über das Europäische Patentamt erteilt wurden, und einem Antrag bei der Weltorganisation für geistiges Eigentum, der in Bearbeitung ist.
- Acquisition of strategic patents enhances protection for company's microreactor technologies
- Patent coverage extends across multiple major international markets
- Technology reduces maintenance requirements and improves operational efficiency
- Innovation eliminates need for moderator replacement during reactor core lifecycle
- Design reduces waste production and improves safety features
- All reactor systems still in development phase with no commercial deployment
- World Intellectual Property Organization application still pending
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The acquisition of these composite moderator patents represents a significant technological advancement for NANO Nuclear's reactor portfolio. The patented technology addresses a critical challenge in nuclear reactor design - the degradation of graphite moderators through oxidation. This innovation could substantially reduce operational costs and improve safety margins.
The composite moderator design offers three key competitive advantages:
- Extended moderator lifecycle that matches the fuel lifecycle, eliminating the need for replacement during core operation
- Reduced nuclear waste generation through improved structural integrity
- Enhanced safety features through better oxidation resistance
The global scope of patent protection across seven major markets creates substantial barriers to entry and positions NANO Nuclear favorably in the growing microreactor market. Particularly noteworthy is the coverage in China and Russia, two countries with aggressive nuclear energy development programs.
From an economic perspective, the elimination of moderator replacement requirements could significantly reduce maintenance costs and reactor downtime. This improvement in operational efficiency, combined with reduced waste management costs, could strengthen the commercial viability of NANO Nuclear's microreactor designs, particularly in remote or industrial applications where reliability and minimal maintenance are crucial.
New York, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today highlighted additional important patents recently acquired from Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), which augment protections for NANO Nuclear’s modular microreactor technologies under development.
Patent No. US 11,264,141 B2, titled “Composite Moderator for Nuclear Reactor Systems,” relates to the design and construction of composite moderators with a view towards improving safety and waste management by addressing graphite oxidation found in conventional, individual moderator systems. Additionally, the patented advanced design reduces waste and structural deterioration, enabling the moderator to serve throughout the fuel’s lifecycle without requiring replacement in the reactor core. This intellectual property is expected to enhance the protections for NANO Nuclear’s own proprietary advanced portable ZEUS and ODIN microreactors, as well the KRONOS MMR™ and LOKI MMR™ reactors, all of which are currently in development.
The U.S. patent is accompanied by related patents issued in Canada, the Russian Federation, Japan, The People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and by the European Patent Office. An application with the World Intellectual Property Organization is currently in progress. Today’s announcement follows last week’s announcement of NANO Nuclear’s acquisition of patents from USNC supporting modular transportable reactors with variable operations and multiple core configurations and applications, including the generation of electric power and process heat.
Figure 1 - NANO Nuclear expands intellectual property portfolio to protect proprietary advanced portable ZEUS and ODIN microreactors, as well the KRONOS MMR™ and LOKI MMR™ reactors, all of which are currently in development.
“As our technical teams continue their deeper exploration of the various nuclear technology patents we acquired from USNC, the benefits that these pivotal patents will provide to our development plans becomes more apparent,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer and Head of Reactor Development of NANO Nuclear Energy. “Regarding the composite moderator patent highlighted today, this innovative design is expected to reduce the maintenance requirements of our modular, portable nuclear reactors while improving overall performance. We believe it will also play a key role in eliminating excess waste byproducts, enabling NANO Nuclear to build cleaner, more robust and cost-effective energy systems.”
“The addition of this world-class intellectual property to our portfolio is key in the development and eventual deployment of our innovative, portable and secure nuclear energy systems,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy. “Improving the functionality of these critical parts enables us to cut down the waste produced during operation and create a safer and more efficient product. These important patents not only create the potential to improve performance but also underscores our commitment to sustainability and thoughtful design.”
About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.
Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors. NANO Nuclear is also developing patented stationary KRONOS MMR™ Energy System and space focused, portable LOKI MMR™.
Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.
HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.
NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon's surface.
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