Patents by Inventor Philippe Magnier

Philippe Magnier 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: 8319590
    Abstract: Device for prevention against explosion of an on load tap changer on an electrical transformer, the on load tap changer including a tank and a cover, the tank including a cooling liquid. The prevention device includes a rupture element provided with tearing zones and with folding zones upon rupture, said rupture element being able to break open when the pressure inside the tank exceeds a predetermined ceiling, at least a support member supporting the rupture element, said support member supporting a duct downstream the rupture element, the support element being distinct from the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
  • Publication number: 20120242443
    Abstract: Device for prevention against explosion of an on load tap changer on an electrical transformer, the on load tap changer including a tank and a cover, the tank including a cooling liquid. The prevention device includes a rupture element provided with tearing zones and with folding zones upon rupture, said rupture element being able to break open when the pressure inside the tank exceeds a predetermined ceiling, at least a support member supporting the rupture element, said support member supporting a duct downstream the rupture element, the support element being distinct from the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
  • Patent number: 8264804
    Abstract: A device for preventing the explosion of an element of an electrical transformer provided with a tank containing a combustible cooling fluid, comprising a pressure release element for decompressing the tank, and a bag placed downstream of the pressure release element and configured to pass from a flat state to an inflated state upon the rupture of the pressure release element and for confining fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
  • Publication number: 20120200961
    Abstract: Device for preventing the explosion of an electrical transformer provided with a tank which is filled with a coolant liquid. The device includes a rupture element provided with tear areas and folding areas at breaking. The rupture element is able to break when the internal tank pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. At least one flange for maintaining the rupture element, the said flange being arranged at side of the rupture element opposite the tank. The device comprises a liquid detector arranged at the side of the rupture element opposite the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
  • Publication number: 20110058289
    Abstract: A device for preventing the explosion of an element of an electrical transformer provided with a tank containing a combustible cooling fluid, comprising a pressure release element for decompressing the tank, and a bag placed downstream of the pressure release element and configured to pass from a flat state to an inflated state upon the rupture of the pressure release element and for confining fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
  • Patent number: 7777994
    Abstract: A device for preventing the explosion of an element of an electrical transformer provided with a tank containing a combustible cooling fluid, comprising a pressure release element for decompressing the tank, and a bag placed downstream of the pressure release element and configured to pass from a flat state to an inflated state upon the rupture of the pressure release element and for confining fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
  • Publication number: 20080100972
    Abstract: A device for preventing the explosion of an element of an electrical transformer provided with a tank containing a combustible cooling fluid, comprising a pressure release element for decompressing the tank, and a bag placed downstream of the pressure release element and configured to pass from a flat state to an inflated state upon the rupture of the pressure release element and for confining fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
  • Patent number: 7317598
    Abstract: A device for preventing the explosion of an electric transformer equipped with a tank filled with combustible coolant fluid, includes a pressure relief element to decompress the tank, a reservoir arranged downstream of the pressure relief element and at least one stopper valve on the reservoir such that the reservoir is hermetic in order to collect a fluid that passes through the pressure relief element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
  • Publication number: 20070001793
    Abstract: A device for preventing the explosion of an electric transformer equipped with a tank filled with combustible coolant fluid, includes a pressure relief element to decompress the tank, a reservoir arranged downstream of the pressure relief element and at least one stopper valve on the reservoir such that the reservoir is hermetic in order to collect a fluid that passes through the pressure relief element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
  • Patent number: 6804092
    Abstract: Device for prevention against explosion of an electrical transformer comprising an enclosure filled with combustible coolant, and a means for decompressing the enclosure of the transformer. The decompression means comprises a rupture element 1 with integrated explosion detector provided with a retention part 4 including first zones which have a reduced thickness in comparison with the rest of the retention part 4 and are capable of tearing without fragmenting when the said element 1 ruptures, and second zones which have reduced thickness in comparison with the rest of the retention part 4 and are capable of folding without tearing when the said element 1 ruptures. The said rupture element 1 is capable of breaking when the pressure inside the enclosure exceeds a predetermined ceiling. The signal from an explosion detector integrated with the rupture disc triggers a cooling system and prevents oxygen from coming into contact with the explosive gases generated by the electric arc in contact with the oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
  • Patent number: 5946171
    Abstract: An electrical transformer which is filled with a combustible coolant may experience a break in the electrical insulation within the transformer. This break in the electrical insulation may lead to an explosion or fire. A pressure sensor and a vapor sensor are preferably coupled to the enclosure to monitor the pressure and vapor content of the enclosure. An increase in pressure of the enclosure may indicate that an insulation breakdown has occurred. When an increase in pressure is detected, the coolant is partially drained from the enclosure. After draining some of the coolant, an inert gas may be injected into the bottom of the enclosure to stir the remaining coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999