Patents by Inventor Alphonse Boreave

Alphonse Boreave 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).

  • Cryogenic tank testing method including cathodic protection
    Patent number: 7182852
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of testing a cryogenic metal tank before it is put into service, in which said method said tank (1) is filled with water and appropriate measurements are performed where necessary, the method being characterized in that the following steps are performed: filling said metal cryogenic tank (1) with sea water; and providing the bottom and side metal walls (2, 3) of said tank (1) that are constituted essentially by bare steel, with temporary cathodic protection by injecting an electric current into anodes disposed within said tank (1) once said anodes become immersed. Advantageously, a first anode array (51) is placed in the immediate vicinity of the bottom of the tank using support means (52), said support means (52) and said first anode(s) (51) preferably being removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Saipem S.A.
    Inventor: Alphonse Boreave
  • Cryogenic tank testing method including cathodic protection
    Publication number: 20040238377
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of testing a cryogenic metal tank before it is put into service, in which said method said tank (1) is filled with water and appropriate measurements are performed where necessary, the method being characterized in that the following steps are performed:
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Alphonse Boreave