Patents by Inventor Tristan Petit

Tristan Petit 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).

  • Reflectometry devices and methods for detecting pipe defects
    Patent number: 11340185
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting defects in pipelines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for detecting defects in pipelines includes: generating an electrical signal in a first pipeline by a signal generator electrically connected with the first pipeline and a second pipeline. A reflected signal is acquired by data acquisition equipment electrically connected with the first pipeline and the second pipeline. The reflected signal at least partially reflects from a defect in the first pipeline or the second pipeline. The method also includes analyzing the reflected signal to determine at least one of a location of the defect and a severity of the defect. In some embodiments, the first pipeline and a second pipeline are connected with a shunt cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Homero Castaneda-Lopez, Tristan Petit de Servins d'Hericourt
  • REFLECTOMETRY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PIPE DEFECTS
    Publication number: 20200110050
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting defects in pipelines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for detecting defects in pipelines includes: generating an electrical signal in a first pipeline by a signal generator electrically connected with the first pipeline and a second pipeline. A reflected signal is acquired by data acquisition equipment electrically connected with the first pipeline and the second pipeline. The reflected signal at least partially reflects from a defect in the first pipeline or the second pipeline. The method also includes analyzing the reflected signal to determine at least one of a location of the defect and a severity of the defect. In some embodiments, the first pipeline and a second pipeline are connected with a shunt cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Homero Castaneda-Lopez, Tristan Petit de Servins d'Hericourt
  • Use of nanodiamonds for generating free radicals for therapeutic purposes under radiation
    Patent number: 10391172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nanodiamonds as drugs generating free radicals, in particular for treating tumors. The invention is based on generating free radicals on the surface of the nanodiamonds when they are exposed to radiation, for example ionizing radiation. In order to increase the effectiveness of the nanodiamonds, the nanodiamonds can be complexed with a radiosensitizing agent, such as a chemical molecule or an interfering RNA targeting a repairing gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives
    Inventors: Tristan Petit, Jean-Charles Arnault, Hugues Girard, Romain Grall, Sylvie Chevillard, Jozo Delic
  • GRAPHITIC NANOMATERIALS IN THE FORM OF CARBON ONIONS, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF AND USE OF SAME
    Publication number: 20160137506
    Abstract: The present invention relates to graphite nanomaterials in the form of onion-like carbons, the method of preparation thereof and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives
    Inventors: Jean-Charles ARNAULT, Hugues GIRARD, Tristan PETIT
  • USE OF NANODIAMONDS FOR GENERATING FREE RADICALS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES UNDER RADIATION
    Publication number: 20150182624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nanodiamonds as drugs generating free radicals, in particular for treating tumours. The invention is based on generating free radicals on the surface of the nanodiamonds when they are exposed to radiation, for example ionising radiation. In order to increase the effectiveness of the nanodiamonds, the nanodiamonds can be complexed with a radiosensitising agent, such as a chemical molecule or an interfering RNA targeting a repairing gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Tristan Petit, Jean-Charles Arnault, Hugues Girard, Romain Grall, Sylvie Chevillard, Jozo Delic