Patents by Inventor Andre Vitalis

Andre Vitalis 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).

  • Platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea
    Patent number: 4350014
    Abstract: The invention relates to a platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea, comprising a floating structure carrying a downwardly extending tube (2) for taking up cold water and supporting at least two power modules (3) each comprising an evaporator (15) and a condensor (12) and pumps for circulation of hot and cold water, each power module being connected to a turbine-driven generator set (19,19').According to the invention, the support structure has open cells receiving the power modules and each module has its component parts arranged in a vertical array so as to constitute a cylindrical assembly extending through the support structure.Preferred applications: offshore manufacture of aluminium, ammonia and hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme dite: Sea Tank Co.
    Inventors: Pierre Sanchez, Andre Vitalis