Patents by Inventor Philippe Pisot

Philippe Pisot 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: 9328867
    Abstract: Filling connector comprising a body (2) defining an internal filling circuit (6) between an upstream end (3) and a downstream end (4), with the connector comprising an isolation valve element (7) mobile relatively to a seat (8) between an upstream position in which the circuit is closed and a downstream position in which the circuit is open, with the connector (1) further comprising a dust valve element (10, 100) positioned upstream of the isolation valve element (7), characterised in that the dust valve element (10, 100) can be moved selectively towards downstream either: a) in a first set downstream position referred to as “without contact” which opens the upstream end (3) of the circuit (6), or in b) a second set downstream position referred to as “contact” which opens the upstream end (3) of the circuit (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Cyril Manscourt, Philippe Pisot
  • Patent number: 9278844
    Abstract: A method for withdrawing a pressurized gas from a receptacle comprising a tap, the tap comprising a filler/withdrawal coupling for a pressurized gas receptacle designed to interact with a packaging connector in order to allow said receptacle to be filled with pressurized gas or for withdrawal of pressurized gas from the receptacle, the method comprising a) a first step of moving a dust-prevention valve downstream in order to open the upstream end of the circuit via a mechanical actuation and/or a fluidic actuation carried out by the packaging connector and b) a second step of moving an isolation valve to a downstream opening position via a mechanical actuation carried out by the dust-prevention valve and/or via a fluidic actuation carried out by the gas delivered by the packaging connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Philippe Pisot, Cyril Manscourt
  • Patent number: 9193578
    Abstract: A filler-withdrawal coupling for a pressurized gas receptacle comprising a body defining an internal filler circuit between an upstream end designed to be connected to a packaging connector and a downstream end designed to be connected to a receptacle, the coupling comprising an isolation valve that can move relative to a seat between an upstream position for closing the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit, said isolation valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, the coupling also comprising a dust-prevention valve placed upstream of the isolation valve, said dust-prevention valve being able to move relative to the body between an upstream position for closing the upstream end of the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit upstream end, said dust-prevention valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Philippe Pisot, Cyril Manscourt
  • Patent number: 8869845
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pressurized gas dispensing device such as a tap, which includes a first end, to be placed in the opening of a pressurized gas storage tank, and a second end, including a connection interface selectively connectable to a device for controlling the filling and/or withdrawal of gas from the tank, the dispensing device including an internal gas circuit having an upstream end connecting inside the tank and a downstream end to be connected to said filling and/or withdrawal control device, the internal circuit including in series, upstream to downstream, a pressure regulator and a downstream insulation valve, the portion of the internal circuit located between the pressure regulator and the downstream insulation valve defining a so-called low-pressure chamber, the dispensing device; being characterized in that the connection interface includes at least one safety lock selectively movable between a first rest position, wherein the lock shapes the connection interface into a first configurat
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Alessandro Moretti, Philippe Pisot
  • Publication number: 20140209205
    Abstract: A filler-withdrawal coupling for a pressurized gas receptacle comprising a body defining an internal filler circuit between an upstream end designed to be connected to a packaging connector and a downstream end designed to be connected to a receptacle, the coupling comprising an isolation valve that can move relative to a seat between an upstream position for closing the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit, said isolation valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, the coupling also comprising a dust-prevention valve placed upstream of the isolation valve, said dust-prevention valve being able to move relative to the body between an upstream position for closing the upstream end of the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit upstream end, said dust-prevention valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine FRENAL, Philippe Pisot, Cyril Manscourt
  • Publication number: 20140182740
    Abstract: A method for withdrawing a pressurized gas from a receptacle comprising a tap, the tap comprising a filler/withdrawal coupling for a pressurized gas receptacle designed to interact with a packaging connector in order to allow said receptacle to be filled with pressurized gas or for withdrawal of pressurized gas from the receptacle, the method comprising a) a first step of moving a dust-prevention valve downstream in order to open the upstream end of the circuit via a mechanical actuation and/or a fluidic actuation carried out by the packaging connector and b) a second step of moving an isolation valve to a downstream opening position via a mechanical actuation carried out by the dust-prevention valve and/or via a fluidic actuation carried out by the gas delivered by the packaging connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme Pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine FRENAL, Philippe PISOT, Cyril MANSCOURT
  • Publication number: 20140174594
    Abstract: Filling connector comprising a body (2) defining an internal filling circuit (6) between an upstream end (3) and a downstream end (4), with the connector comprising an isolation valve element (7) mobile relatively to a seat (8) between an upstream position in which the circuit is closed and a downstream position in which the circuit is open, with the connector (1) further comprising a dust valve element (10, 100) positioned upstream of the isolation valve element (7), characterised in that the dust valve element (10, 100) can be moved selectively towards downstream either: a) in a first set downstream position referred to as “without contact” which opens the upstream end (3) of the circuit (6), or in b) a second set downstream position referred to as “contact” which opens the upstream end (3) of the circuit (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme Pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Cyril Manscourt, Philippe Pisot
  • Patent number: 8701723
    Abstract: A filler coupling comprising an isolation valve that can move relative to a seat between an upstream closing position and a downstream opening position, said isolation valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, the coupling also comprising a dust-prevention valve placed upstream of the isolation valve, said dust-prevention valve comprising a downstream end and being able to move relative to the body between an upstream closing position and a downstream opening position, said dust-prevention valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, characterized in that the dust-prevention valve can be moved selectively downstream either: in a first determined downstream position opening the upstream end in which the downstream end of the dust-prevention valve does not push the upstream end of the isolation valve, or in a second determined downstream position opening the upstream end, in which the downstream end of the dust-prevention valve pushes an upstream end of the movable isol
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Cyrill Manscourt, Philippe Pisot
  • Patent number: 8695651
    Abstract: A filler coupling for a pressurized gas receptacle comprising a body defining an internal filler circuit between an upstream end designed to be connected to a packaging connector and a downstream end designed to be connected to a receptacle, the coupling comprising an isolation valve that can move relative to a seat between an upstream position for closing the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit, said isolation valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, the coupling also comprising a dust-prevention valve placed upstream of the isolation valve, said dust-prevention valve being able to move relative to the body between an upstream position for closing the upstream end of the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit upstream end, said dust-prevention valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, characterized in that the dust-prevention valve supports a filter interposed on the path of at least a portion of the fluid that travels betwee
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Cyril Manscourt, Philippe Pisot
  • Publication number: 20140048169
    Abstract: Pressurised-fluid tap for multiple fillings, in particular for a pressurised-gas reservoir, comprising a body (1) having a base (4) intended to be fixed at an orifice of a pressurised reservoir, the body (1) defining an internal circuit (5) for drawing-off/filling fluid extending between an upstream end (2) intended to be connected with the storage space of a reservoir and a downstream end (3) intended to be connected with a user member receiving or dispensing gas, the tap comprising, disposed in series in the circuit (5), a residual-pressure valve (6) and an isolation valve (7) distinct from the residual-pressure valve (6), the tap comprising a member (8) actuating the isolation valve (7) in order to selectively control the obstruction or not of the circuit (5), the actuation member (8) being able to move between a first so-called “closure” position in which the isolation valve (7) obstructs the circuit (5) and a second so-called “drawing-off” position in which the isolation valve (7) does not obstruct the c
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: L'AIR LIQUIDE, SOCIETE ANONYME POUR I'ETUDE ET IEXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGE CLAUDE
    Inventors: Philippe Pisot, Denis Muller, Jean-Paul Schaaff
  • Patent number: 8578977
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas filling and dispensing device that includes a body to be provided in the opening of a pressurized gas storage tank, a gas tapping circuit extending between a first upstream end to be connected to the inside of the tank and a second downstream end to be connected to a gas user, a filling duct having a first upstream end to be connected to the inside of the tank and a second downstream end to be connected to a filling member, said filling duct including at least one portion distinct from the tapping circuit, and the filling duct including a first valve, characterized in that the filling duct includes a second isolation valve arranged in series with the first valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Alessandro Moretti, Philippe Pisot, Maxime Dupont
  • Publication number: 20130105037
    Abstract: Filling outlet comprising at least one claw (2) extending in a longitudinal direction about a longitudinal axis (A), the central space situated between the claw or claws (2) and the longitudinal axis (A) forming a housing intended to accommodate a filling connector (1) of cylindrical overall shape, characterized in that the internal face of the at least one claw (2) situated facing the central space is of flat overall shape and has reliefs (12) and/or recesses (22) of set dimensions, the reliefs (12) and/or recesses being spaced relative to one another in a set fashion so that they fit into mating grooves (11) and/or reliefs (21) formed on the exterior face of a filling connector (1), the at least one claw (2) being able to move transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (A) between a position called the “open” position to allow a connector (1) to be introduced into the central space, and a position called the “closed” position to allow the internal face of the claws (2) to engage on the exterior face
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine Frenal, Philippe Deck, Cyril Manscourt, Philippe Pisot
  • Patent number: 8408247
    Abstract: The invention relates to an element for controlling filling and/or drawing of a pressurized gas, to be mounted in an opening of a tank (1), comprising a body (21) provided with at least one device (8) for controlling the circulation of gas placed between a first end, which has an opening (31) forming an inlet and/or an outlet for the gas with regard to the tank, and a second end for communicating with the inside of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventor: Philippe Pisot
  • Patent number: 8381763
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas filling and dispensing device that comprises a body to be positioned in the opening of a pressurized gas storage tank, a gas-tapping circuit extending between a first upstream end to be connected to the inside of the tank and a second downstream end to be connected to a gas user, wherein the tapping circuit includes a first insulation valve, the device further including a safety valve subjected to the tank pressure for blocking or selectively opening a passage for the gas from the tank towards a discharge area based on the temperature and/or pressure of the gas in the tank relative to at least one predetermined threshold, characterized in that the discharge area of the safety valve is located upstream from the first insulation valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, SociétéAnonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Alessandro Moretti, Philippe Pisot
  • Publication number: 20120291878
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite pressurized gas tank including a sealed inner casing (12), comprising an opening (18) on one of the ends of the casing, and a base (13) attached to the opening (18) of the inner casing (12), the base (13) being provided so as to receive or have built therein a valve or faucet, the tank also including an outer mechanical reinforcement casing (11) that is placed on at least a portion of the inner casing (12). Said tank is characterized in that at least a portion of the gap (14), located between the inner casing (12) and the outer mechanical reinforcement casing (11), is connected to at least one area (15) for collecting the gas capable of accumulating in said gap (14). The at least one collecting area (15, 137) leads into a predetermined discharge area (16, 26, 23) that is located outside the gap (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: L'AIR LIQUIDE, SOCIETE ANONYME POUR L'ETUDE ET L'EXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE
    Inventors: Philippe Pisot, Antoine Frenal, Tristan Debry
  • Patent number: 8225816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas filling and distribution head (2) which is intended to be disposed in a hole in a pressurized gas storage tank. The inventive head (2) includes a mounting segment (21) which is intended to be housed in the hole in the tank and an expansion segment which houses a pre-expansion device (22), said pre-expansion device (22) being arranged in relation to the mounting segment (21) such as to be housed at least partially inside the tank when the head is in the mounted position. The head (2) also includes: a filling circuit which extends between a first end which is equipped with a filling hole (6) and a second end which is intended to communicate with the interior of the tank, and an extraction circuit which extends between a first end which is intended to communicate with the interior of the tank and a second end which is equipped with an extraction hole. The invention is characterized in that the filling hole (6) is aligned with the extraction hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Arnaud Denis, Renaud Ligonesche, Philippe Pisot
  • Patent number: 8156961
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly including a pressurized gas storage tank and a control device for filling the tank with gas and/or extracting gas therefrom. The aforementioned tank includes: a hole which communicates with the interior of the tank, a filling and distribution head which is disposed at the hole and which includes a pre-expansion device which is at least partially integrated inside the volume of the tank, and a connection interface which is removably engaged with the gas supply and/or extraction control device such as to co-operate therewith. The invention is characterized in that the head includes an isolation member, such as a valve, which is housed at least partially inside the volume of the head and which can be accessed by an opening member that is external to the head through an access hole that is provided in the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Arnaud Denis, Renaud Ligonesche, Philippe Pisot
  • Publication number: 20120073680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device constituting a valve for releasing pressurized gas in the event of a dangerous situation, including a body defining a gas flow channel extending in a longitudinal direction between a first upstream end to be brought into contact with a pressurized gas source (G) and a second downstream end to be brought into contact with the outer atmosphere, wherein the device includes a plug located in the channel for preventing the flow of gas between the upstream end and the downstream end in a normal situation, the plug being shaped so as to release the passage for the gas in the event of a dangerous situation in which it is subjected to a pressure and/or a temperature exceeding a predetermined threshold, characterized in that, from the upstream direction toward downstream direction, the channel includes two upstream and downstream adjacent flow portions, respectively, having different respective transverse dimensions (d, D), the ratio D/d between the transverse dimension D of the
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide Societe Annonyme pour ;'Etude et Explotitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Simon Jallais, Vladimir Hasanov, Joseph Pierquin, Philippe Pisot, Sylvain Gerard, Hervé Challiol, Alexandre Morainville
  • Patent number: 8136791
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling the filling and/or extraction of a fluid, for example, in relation to a pressurized fluid tank including a body having a connection end (516) which is equipped with engagement means that are intended to co-operate with complementary engagement means which are provided, for example, on a connection interface of a tank, a member (17) for opening a valve that can move in relation to the body, actuation means (250) which can move the opening member (17) selectively and which can move between a running position and a stopped position corresponding respectively to an operating position and a rest position of the opening member (17) and a hole (105) which can receive a removable outlet or inlet coupling (75) for the distribution of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude Et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Arnaud Denis, Renaud Ligonesche, Philippe Pisot
  • Publication number: 20120006828
    Abstract: A filler coupling for a pressurized gas receptacle comprising a body defining an internal filler circuit between an upstream end designed to be connected to a packaging connector and a downstream end designed to be connected to a receptacle, the coupling comprising an isolation valve that can move relative to a seat between an upstream position for closing the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit, said isolation valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, the coupling also comprising a dust-prevention valve placed upstream of the isolation valve, said dust-prevention valve being able to move relative to the body between an upstream position for closing the upstream end of the circuit and a downstream position for opening the circuit upstream end, said dust-prevention valve being moved to its upstream position by a return member, characterized in that the dust-prevention valve supports a filter interposed on the path of at least a portion of the fluid that travels betwee
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme Pour L'Etude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antoine FRENAL, Philippe Pisot, Cyril Manscourt