Patents by Inventor André Sault

André Sault 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).

  • System for controlling lifting and remote handling units located in a confined enclosure
    Patent number: 7266421
    Abstract: The control system is used to control manipulation equipment (41) and carrying equipment (43) confined in a containment (40) inaccessible to operators and to perform maintenance operations related to electronic circuits for onboard equipment enclosed in the containment (40). Control is achieved by “onboard” means in the containment (40) composed mainly of a power supply box (1) and one or several control boxes (20) fixed onto a base (44) placed permanently on the carrying equipment (43) of the manipulation equipment (41). Several power supply circuits and electronic control boards are provided to enable redundant operation. Application to remote manipulation equipment used for dismantling and reprocessing of contaminated equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventors: Michel Blayrac, Gilles Polydor, André Sault, Michel Martin