Patents by Inventor Thierry Berzin

Thierry Berzin 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).

  • Valve system for an arc extinguishing chamber and circuit breaker comprising same
    Patent number: 9064648
    Abstract: A closing system for an arc extinguishing chamber of a circuit breaker with high breaking capacity has been developed. The system according to the invention comprises a first duct equipped with a set of filters able to support usual pressures caused by the gases arising from the switching arc, in particular about 10 to 12 bars, and a second duct closed by a valve device enabling direct outlet of the exhaust gases when the pressure exceeds a threshold so as to prevent any explosion of the case. The outer wall of the extinguishing chamber is designed for the circuit breaker housing so as, including in case of opening of the valve device, to direct the gases and to prevent any arc-over on the frame. The valve device comprises a suitable membrane made from polymer, in particular aramide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Marc Rival, Steeve Becker, Clinton Carne, Thierry Berzin
  • Valve system for an arc extinguishing chamber and circuit breaker comprising same
    Publication number: 20110259852
    Abstract: A closing system for an arc extinguishing chamber of a circuit breaker with high breaking capacity has been developed. The system according to the invention comprises a first duct equipped with a set of filters able to support usual pressures caused by the gases arising from the switching arc, in particular about 10 to 12 bars, and a second duct closed by a valve device enabling direct outlet of the exhaust gases when the pressure exceeds a threshold so as to prevent any explosion of the case. The outer wall of the extinguishing chamber is designed for the circuit breaker housing so as, including in case of opening of the valve device, to direct the gases and to prevent any arc-over on the frame. The valve device comprises a suitable membrane made from polymer, in particular aramide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Marc Rival, Steeve Becker, Clinton Carne, Thierry Berzin