Patents by Inventor Christian Viel

Christian Viel 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 device for stabilizing high-speed unwinding of a strip product
    Patent number: 7300018
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for stabilizing high speed running along a longitudinal direction, of a band (4) applied on a rotary surface (3) and along which a portion of the surrounding air forms a boundary layer (43) trapped with the band (4). According to the invention, a deflecting member (5) is placed in the dihedron (G) between the band (4) and the rotary surface (3). Said deflecting member (5) has a face (50) directed toward the band which is tilted with respect thereto and is fitted with at least one orifice (55) emerging into an inner space (51) provided inside said deflecting member (5) and connected to an outer zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Vai Metals Technologies SAS
    Inventors: Thierry Malard, Marc Valence, Christian Viel
  • Method and device for stabilizing high-speed unwinding of a strip product
    Publication number: 20040245367
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for stabilising high speed running along a longitudinal direction, of a band (4) applied on a rotary surface (3) and along which a portion of the surrounding air forms a boundary layer (43) trapped with the band (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Thierry Malard, Marc Valence, Christian Viel
  • Device for guiding a cast bar from the output of a casting wheel to the input of a rolling mill
    Patent number: 5598884
    Abstract: The device comprises an element for progressively taking charge of the strand, having at least one movable jaw which can move between a first, open position for introducing the tip of the strand and a second, closed position for centering the strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Clecim
    Inventors: Andre Rouzeval, Christian Viel
  • Device for guiding a cast bar from the output of a casting wheel to the input of a rolling mill
    Patent number: 5484010
    Abstract: The device includes a series of fixed and mobile guide tables that guide and progressively bend the strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Clecim
    Inventors: Andre Rouzeval, Christian Viel