This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Andritz Hydro Gmbh. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Gervais Nicolas and a Pelton Turbine Bucket Innovation.
Introduction
Gervais Nicolas is an inventor associated with Les Longevilles, France. His patent work concerns the design of a Pelton turbine bucket, a component intended to support efficient energy conversion in hydroelectric systems.
Latest Patents
Nicolas is credited with 1 patent, titled “Bucket of a Pelton Turbine.” The invention features an outlet edge that is curved at least in segments and forms a rear hump when viewed from the side. The hump’s center of curvature lies below the outlet edge, and its peak is positioned closer to the cup base than to the bucket face. This geometry is designed to achieve particularly high efficiency.
Career Highlights
Nicolas is associated with Andritz Hydro GmbH, a company active in hydroelectric technology. His patent reflects a focus on improving the design and performance of turbine components.
Collaborations
Nicolas’s listed coworker is Loic Andolfatto. Their association connects his work to a broader professional environment in hydroelectric engineering.
Conclusion
Gervais Nicolas’s Pelton turbine bucket patent highlights how carefully shaped component geometry can contribute to efficiency in hydroelectric systems.
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