Patents by Inventor Jacques G. Merle

Jacques G. Merle 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).

  • Submersible connector
    Patent number: 4460295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for taking over control of a submerged tool.The connector comprises two parts, a first part mounted on the tool, and a second part mounted on a movable control appliance. The tool is provided with energy distributors and mechanical actuators are mounted on the first connector part for operating the distributors. The control appliance comprises means for controlling the distributors and mechanical control members controlled thereby are mounted on the second connector part for acting on the actuators. A purely mechanical energy transmission is advantageously provided between the two connector parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Assignee: Compagnie Francaise des Petroles
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Migliarese-Caputi, Michel P. Baylot, Jacques G. Merle