Patents by Inventor Bertrand Vatin

Bertrand Vatin 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).

  • Movement limiting device for a plant under pressure
    Patent number: 4474273
    Abstract: The device is adapted to limit the movement, and in particular the whipping, of large-diameter pipes under very high pressure in the event of sudden fracture. It comprises two relatively slidable elements and a rotary member which is rotated by the relative sliding and is associated with braking members. Powerful dampeners are interposed between the elements and are brought into action at the end of the travel of the elements and rub against the rotary member. Application in nuclear stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: 501 International Vibration Engineer
    Inventors: Gildas Le Pierres, Bertrand Vatin