Patents by Inventor Blaise Thorens

Blaise Thorens has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10629352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a traction transformer for railbound vehicles comprising: an insulating liquid filled enclosure, at least two windings contained in the enclosure, a transformer core, mounting means for mounting the transformer to the railbound vehicle, wherein the transformer core is arranged outside the enclosure, and wherein the mounting means are attached to the transformer core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Philippe Stefanutti, Stephane Isler, Toufann Chaudhuri, Blaise Thorens, Luc Grosjean
  • Patent number: 10475565
    Abstract: A transformer which includes an enclosure with a first and second cover arranged at opposite ends of the enclosure, the enclosure having an enclosed volume filled with isolation material and including at least one channel which extends through the enclosure from the first cover to the second cover. The interior of each channel is separated from the enclosed volume, and the core is provided outside of the enclosed volume and comprises a leg and a yoke. The leg extends through the channel. The transformer further includes a coil inside the enclosed volume and being wound about the channel. The first and second cover each comprise an electrically insulating material and at least one electrically conductive component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Martin Veenstra, Stephane Isler, Toufann Chaudhuri, Blaise Thorens
  • Publication number: 20180075963
    Abstract: A transformer is provided, which comprises an enclosure (10) with a first and second cover (12, 14) arranged at opposite ends of the enclosure (10), the enclosure having an enclosed volume (11) filled with isolation material (20) and comprising at least one channel (25, 26) which extends through the enclosure (10) from the first cover (12) to the second cover (14). The interior of each channel (25, 26) is separated from the enclosed volume (11), and the core (30) is provided outside of the enclosed volume (11) and comprises a leg (32, 34) and a yoke (40, 42). The leg (32, 34) extends through the channel (25, 26). The transformer (5) further comprises a coil (50, 52) inside the enclosed volume (11) and being wound about the channel (25, 26). The first and second cover (12, 14) each comprise an electrically insulating material (58) and at least one electrically conductive component (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Veenstra, Stephane Isler, Toufann Chaudhuri, Blaise Thorens
  • Publication number: 20170186524
    Abstract: The invention relates to a traction transformer for railbound vehicles comprising: an insulating liquid filled enclosure, at least two windings contained in the enclosure, a transformer core, mounting means for mounting the transformer to the railbound vehicle, wherein the transformer core is arranged outside the enclosure, and wherein the mounting means are attached to the transformer core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Philippe Stefanutti, Stephane Isler, Toufann Chaudhuri, Blaise Thorens, Luc Grosjean