Patents by Inventor Sebastien BESSON

Sebastien BESSON 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).

  • Gas seal assembly for cryogenic liquid turbomachines
    Patent number: 9476314
    Abstract: A dry seal apparatus (30) for a machine (10) includes a seal having a stationary portion (40) and a rotating portion (38); a space (44) disposed between the stationary and rotating portions; a biasing member (42) disposed proximate the stationary portion (40) and in contact therewith for applying a force to the stationary portion; and a labyrinth (37) proximate the rotating portion (38) and constructed and arranged for receiving a liquid for being vaporized before entering the space between the stationary and rotating portions of the seal. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Cryostar SAS
    Inventors: Sebastien Besson, Bruno Brethes
  • GAS SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR CRYOGENIC LIQUID TURBOMACHINES
    Publication number: 20140178178
    Abstract: A dry seal apparatus (30) for a machine (10) includes a seal having a stationary portion (40) and a rotating portion (38); a space (44) disposed between the stationary and rotating portions; a biasing member (42) disposed proximate the stationary portion (40) and in contact therewith for applying a force to the stationary portion; and a labyrinth (37) proximate the rotating portion (38) and constructed and arranged for receiving a liquid for being vaporized before entering the space between the stationary and rotating portions of the seal. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Sebastien BESSON, Bruno Brethes