Patents by Inventor Patrick Barrier

Patrick Barrier 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).

  • Device for gripping fuel elements, associated clamp and associated handling system
    Patent number: 8964928
    Abstract: A fuel element handling system having a gripping device, the structure of which can be pushed in the horizontal position and uncoupled from the handling system if a failure occurs, uncoupling releasing the load formed by the fuel elements and their gripped support and putting them in a safe situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Areva NC
    Inventor: Patrick Barrier
  • DEVICE FOR GRIPPING FUEL ELEMENTS, ASSOCIATED CLAMP AND ASSOCIATED HANDLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110164718
    Abstract: A fuel element handling system having a gripping device, the structure of which can be pushed in the horizontal position and uncoupled from the handling system if a failure occurs, uncoupling releasing the load formed by the fuel elements and their gripped support and putting them in a safe situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: AREVA NC
    Inventor: Patrick Barrier