Patents by Inventor Nicolas Paulus

Nicolas Paulus 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: 11022232
    Abstract: Proportional electromagnetic actuator comprising: a magnetic casing; an electromagnetic plunger movable relative to the casing and having a first axial half; a first radial gap and a second radial gap which are each formed radially between the plunger and the casing, and which are positioned axially at the first axial half of the plunger. These gaps (26; 28) are formed by concentric annular chamfers (32; 34). A three-way valve for turbojet oil, which is actuated by an electromagnetic actuator with double chamfered gaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventor: Nicolas Paulus
  • Patent number: 10760707
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve member located between a first cavity and a second cavity, and an actuator that includes a pilot. The valve member is moved by the balance between the pressure prevailing in the first cavity and the pressure prevailing in the second cavity. The valve member includes a longitudinal hole that can be blocked by the pilot so as to modify the pressure prevailing in the first cavity and the force acting on the valve member so as to vary a fluid flow rate between an inlet and two outlets. The valve member is attached to a piston, one end of which is located in a third cavity. The force acting on the valve member is determined by the pressures prevailing in the various cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS S.A.
    Inventors: Cédric Frippiat, Jean-Christian Bomal, Nicolas Paulus
  • Patent number: 10208873
    Abstract: A fluid valve is suitable for use with a hydraulic circuit of an item of aircraft equipment. The fluid valve includes a valve body having one inlet, two outlets and a communication channel with an external pressure source. The fluid valve further includes an electric solenoid actuator located in the valve body and having a movable ferromagnetic pilot. A valve member is movable inside valve body to at least partially block a passage between said inlet and one of the two outlets. The valve member at least partially defines first and second cavities. A fixed limiter is disposed within the communication channel such that a displacement of the movable pilot causes a variation in pressure in one of the first and second cavities to produce a force for moving the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Safran Aero Boosters S.A.
    Inventors: Cédric Frippiat, Jean-Christian Bomal, Nicolas Paulus
  • Publication number: 20180094745
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve member located between a first cavity and a second cavity, and an actuator that includes a pilot. The valve member is moved by the balance between the pressure prevailing in the first cavity and the pressure prevailing in the second cavity. The valve member includes a longitudinal hole that can be blocked by the pilot so as to modify the pressure prevailing in the first cavity and the force acting on the valve member so as to vary a fluid flow rate between an inlet and two outlets. The valve member is attached to a piston, one end of which is located in a third cavity. The force acting on the valve member is determined by the pressures prevailing in the various cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS S.A.
    Inventors: Cédric Frippiat, Jean-Christian Bomal, Nicolas Paulus
  • Publication number: 20180094741
    Abstract: The invention proposes a proportional electromagnetic actuator comprising: a magnetic casing; an electromagnetic plunger movable relative to the casing and having a first axial half; a first radial gap and a second radial gap which are each formed radially between the plunger and the casing, and which are positioned axially at the first axial half of the plunger. These gaps (26; 28) are formed by concentric annular chamfers (32; 34). The invention also proposes a three-way valve for turbojet oil, which is actuated by an electromagnetic actuator with double chamfered gaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Nicolas Paulus
  • Publication number: 20170037984
    Abstract: A fluid valve is suitable for use with a hydraulic circuit of an item of aircraft equipment. The fluid valve includes a valve body having one inlet, two outlets and a communication channel with an external pressure source. The fluid valve further includes an electric solenoid actuator located in the valve body and having a movable ferromagnetic pilot. A valve member is movable inside valve body to at least partially block a passage between said inlet and one of the two outlets. The valve member at least partially defines first and second cavities. A fixed limiter is disposed within the communication channel such that a displacement of the movable pilot causes a variation in pressure in one of the first and second cavities to produce a force for moving the valve member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Safran Aero Boosters S.A.
    Inventors: Cédric Frippiat, Jean-Christian Bomal, Nicolas Paulus