Patents by Inventor Denis Laroche

Denis Laroche 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: 10697074
    Abstract: This cell (1) comprises a pot shell (2) having two longitudinal sides (18) which are symmetrical in relation to a longitudinal median plane (P) of the electrolytic cell (1), an anode assembly which can only move in vertical translation with respect to the pot shell (2), the anode assembly comprising an anode block (100) and a transverse anode support (200) extending at right angles to the longitudinal sides (18) of the pot shell (2), from which support the anode block (100) is suspended. The anode support (200) comprises two connecting portions (202) from which electrolysis current is supplied to the anode support (200), and the cell (1) comprises electrical connection conductors (20) electrically connected to the two connecting portions (202) of the anode support (200), the two connecting portions (202) being located on either side of the plane (P).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Steeve Renaudier, Benoit Bardet, Yves Rochet, Denis Laroche, Olivier Martin
  • Patent number: 10480089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing process for an anode assembly intended for cells for the production of aluminum by electrolysis, the anode assembly being of the type having an anode rod, a longitudinal member interdependent with one end of the anode rod and a carbon anode including a cavity in which is housed the longitudinal member, the method comprising a formation phase of at least one sealed area filled with sealing material and at least one unsealed area devoid of sealing material, said at least one unsealed area extending to one of the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Yves Caratini, Denis Laroche, Julien Vallet, Bertrand Allano, Lyes Hacini
  • Patent number: 10443140
    Abstract: Anode assembly (100) comprising an anode (3) and an anode support (4) for the production of aluminum, characterized in that the anode assembly (100) comprises an electrical connecting element (1) to electrically connect the anode support (4) with the anode (3), and at least one thermally insulating element (6) arranged to reduce heat transfer between the anode (3) and the anode support (4) during the production of aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Sébastien Becasse, Jean-François Bilodeau, Denis Laroche, Laurent Fiot, Steve Langlois
  • Publication number: 20170167039
    Abstract: Anode assembly (100) comprising an anode (3) and an anode support (4) for the production of aluminium, characterized in that the anode assembly (100) comprises an electrical connecting element (1) to electrically connect the anode support (4) with the anode (3), and at least one thermally insulating element (6) arranged to reduct heat transfer between the anode (3) and the anode support (4) during the production of aluminium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Sébastien BECASSE, Jean-François BILODEAU, Denis LAROCHE, Laurent FIOT, Steve LANGLOIS
  • Publication number: 20160348258
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing process for an anode assembly intended for cells for the production of aluminum by electrolysis, the anode assembly being of the type having an anode rod, a longitudinal member interdependent with one end of the anode rod and a carbon anode including a cavity in which is housed the longitudinal member, the method comprising a formation phase of at least one sealed area filled with sealing material and at least one unsealed area devoid of sealing material, said at least one unsealed area extending to one of the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Rio Tinto Intemational Limited
    Inventors: Yves Caratini, Denis Laroche, Julien Vallet, Bertrand Allano, Lyes Hacini
  • Publication number: 20160186344
    Abstract: This cell (1) comprises a pot shell (2) having two longitudinal sides (18) which are symmetrical in relation to a longitudinal median plane (P) of the electrolytic cell (1), an anode assembly which can only move in vertical translation with respect to the pot shell (2), the anode assembly comprising an anode block (100) and a transverse anode support (200) extending at right angles to the longitudinal sides (18) of the pot shell (2), from which support the anode block (100) is suspended. The anode support (200) comprises two connecting portions (202) from which electrolysis current is supplied to the anode support (200), and the cell (1) comprises electrical connection conductors (20) electrically connected to the two connecting portions (202) of the anode support (200), the two connecting portions (202) being located on either side of the plane (P).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Steeve Renaudier, Benoit Bardet, Yves Rochet, Denis Laroche, Olivier Martin
  • Patent number: 8500970
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell is suitable for production of aluminium, and includes at least one collector bar made of first metal and at least one complementary bar made of a second metal having an electrical conductivity greater than the first metal and arranged adjacent to one of the side faces of the collector bar so that the external end of the complementary bar is at a specified distance from a specified end face of the block. The second end terminates so as to limit heat losses from said cell. The cell makes it possible to obtain significantly lower voltage drops while avoiding excessive heat losses through the collector bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Bertrand Allano, Delphine Bonnafous, Jean Camire, Martin Desilets, Laurent Fiot, Pierre Fournier, Yvon Gauthier, Denis Laroche, Oliver Martin, Pascal Thibeault, Serge Bouchard
  • Publication number: 20080135417
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell is suitable for production of aluminium, and includes at least one collector bar made of first metal and at least one complementary bar made of a second metal having an electrical conductivity greater than the first metal and arranged adjacent to one of the side faces of the collector bar so that the external end of the complementary bar is at a specified distance from a specified end face of the block. The second end terminates so as to limit heat losses from said cell. The cell makes it possible to obtain significantly lower voltage drops while avoiding excessive heat losses through the collector bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Bertrand Allano, Delphine Bonnafous, Jean Camire, Martin Desilets, Laurent Fiot, Pierre Fournier, Yvon Gauthier, Denis Laroche, Olivier Martin, Pascal Thibeault, Serge Bouchard