Patents by Inventor Fabien Houssay

Fabien Houssay 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).

  • Publication number: 20230139915
    Abstract: A device for holding a flap of a non-return valve in a closed position, which is configured to carry out hydraulic testing of a device or apparatus, includes a body which takes the form of a caliper with two arms that are articulated relative to each other, at a first of the two opposite ends thereof, about a first axis, in that it includes a holder articulated about the first axis and in that the two arms each has, at the second end thereof, a pad pivoting about axes that are parallel to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Electricite de France
    Inventors: Coralie Freneau, Fabien Houssay, Maurice Dantic
  • Patent number: 11578805
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic proof test assembly comprising at least a valve (1) with parallel seats (102). It comprises: a shut-off member (2) with parallel plates (20, 21), connected by connecting means for regulating their separation, to make them go from a first position in which this separation is sufficient to enable the shut-off member (2) to be introduced into said valve (1) to a second position where said separation is greater, this separation making it possible to apply them firmly against said parallel seats (102); a device (3) for inserting said shut-off member (2) into said valve (1) which comprises at least a “U” shaped tool, configured to be introduced into said valve (1), its parallel arms forming guides, while its base forms a support for retaining said shut-off member (2); a “dummy stem” (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Coralie Freneau, Fabien Houssay, Rudolph Baranger, Axel Tabutin, Laurent Soriano, Antoine Ollivier
  • Publication number: 20220260467
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic proof test assembly comprising at least a valve (1) with parallel seats (102). It comprises: a shut-off member (2) with parallel plates (20, 21), connected by connecting means for regulating their separation, to make them go from a first position in which this separation is sufficient to enable the shut-off member (2) to be introduced into said valve (1) to a second position where said separation is greater, this separation making it possible to apply them firmly against said parallel seats (102); a device (3) for inserting said shut-off member (2) into said valve (1) which comprises at least a “U” shaped tool, configured to be introduced into said valve (1), its parallel arms forming guides, while its base forms a support for retaining said shut-off member (2); a “dummy stem” (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Electricite de France
    Inventors: Coralie Freneau, Fabien Houssay, Rudolph Baranger, Axel Tabutin, Laurent Soriano, Antoine Ollivier