Patents by Inventor Jacques Dodier

Jacques Dodier 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).

  • Patent number: 4572165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrokinetic injector, particularly for balneotherapeutic applications. It comprises a cylindrical pipe (10) of substantially circular internal section, a first end (12) of which is equipped with means of connection to a water supply under a pressure of about 5.10.sup.5 to about 10.sup.6 Pa; a frustoconical convergent member (18) disposed towards the second end (16) of the said pipe (10) and having a venturi coefficient substantially equal to 1.25; a cylindrical expansion chamber (20) situated immediately downstream of the said frustoconical convergent member (18) and ending in an oblong rectangular window (24) forming a second constriction of the passage section, its venturi coefficient being substantially equal to 2, and a terminal horn (26) delimiting, between the said oblong rectangular window (24) and a distal opening (28), a passage of generally pyramidal shape and of continuously and adjustably variable quadrangular section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Inventor: Jacques Dodier