Patents by Inventor Alain Nizou

Alain Nizou 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).

  • Method and apparatus for hoisitng handling of a load at sea
    Patent number: 5520135
    Abstract: An apparatus installed on board any maritime support for hoisting and handling loads at sea, the apparatus having at least one winch on which a cable is wound that enables the load to be raised, a gantry carrying suspension systems for the cable, and enabling the cable together with the load to be moved overboard relative to an edge of the maritime support in order to launch the load, and any fixed guidance and deflection systems close to the edge of the support and capable of receiving the cable after the launching and while the load is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: France Telecom
    Inventors: Yves Rolland, Alain Nizou