Patents by Inventor Christian Tortellier

Christian Tortellier 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: 9452649
    Abstract: A tilting trailer is proposed that includes a chassis mounted on an axle that pivots with respect to wheels of the trailer. The trailer includes an articulated drawbar mounted on the axle, the articulated drawbar being mounted so that it is free and sliding with respect to the chassis; and an actuator sliding the articulated drawbar. The articulated drawbar is V-shaped, a first end is fixed to a hitch tongue, a second end is fixed to the axle near a first wheel, and a third end is fixed to the axle near a second wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: CICT
    Inventor: Christian Tortellier
  • Publication number: 20150123378
    Abstract: A tilting trailer is proposed that includes a chassis mounted on an axle that pivots with respect to wheels of the trailer. The trailer includes an articulated drawbar mounted on the axle, the articulated drawbar being mounted so that it is free and sliding with respect to the chassis; and an actuator sliding the articulated drawbar. The articulated drawbar is V-shaped, a first end is fixed to a hitch tongue, a second end is fixed to the axle near a first wheel, and a third end is fixed to the axle near a second wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Christian Tortellier
  • Patent number: 6789994
    Abstract: The invention concerns a handling trolley for lifting and supporting at least one vehicle wheel The trolley comprises two support assemblies (1a, 1b), fitted on castor wheels and arrangements for altering the position of the two support assemblies relative to each other. Each of the support assemblies comprises a telescopic part (4a, 4b) and a crosspiece (5a, 5b) supporting at least one roller. In accordance with the invention each crosspiece comprises a straight central section (8a, 8b) having one primary free end and one secondary end from which extends a raised end section (11a, 11b). At least one castor wheel is fitted to the lower part of the raised end section. At least one freely rotating roller (12a, 12b) can be fitted to the straight central section. Each of the crosspieces is fitted to the free end of one of the telescopic parts at the primary free end of the straight central section. At least one castor wheel is fitted beneath the free end of each of the telescopic parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Christian Tortellier
  • Publication number: 20030091416
    Abstract: The invention concerns a handling trolley for lifting and supporting at least one vehicle wheel The trolley comprises two support assemblies (1a, 1b), fitted on castor wheels and arrangements for altering the position of the two support assemblies relative to each other. Each of the support assemblies comprises a telescopic part (4a, 4b) and a crosspiece (5a, 5b) supporting at least one roller. In accordance with the invention each crosspiece comprises a straight central section (8a, 8b) having one primary free end and one secondary end from which extends a raised end section (11a, 11b). At least one castor wheel is fitted to the lower part of the raised end section. At least one freely rotating roller (12a, 12b) can be fitted to the straight central section. Each of the crosspieces is fitted to the free end of one of the telescopic parts at the primary free end of the straight central section. At least one castor wheel is fitted beneath the free end of each of the telescopic parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Christian Tortellier
  • Patent number: 5113896
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety valve provided with an electromagnet for controlling opening thereof. According to the invention, a nut for assembling the solenoid of the electromagnet on the body of the valve comprises an inner stud which, when the solenoid is withdrawn, makes it possible to push the obturation member of the valve directly into its position of opening. One application of the invention is the production of a device for unblocking the valve in the event of failure of the electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Hydris
    Inventor: Christian Tortellier
  • Patent number: 4476959
    Abstract: Platform lifting device mounted on a motor vehicle, used especially for the transport of a physically handicapped person. The device comprises two connecting rods forming a parallelogram which rods are mounted for pivoting by one of their ends between the side-plates of a mounting plate integral with the floor of the vehicle, and by their other end, on the upper part of a bearing arm of which the lower end carries the pivoting axis of a lever on which is fixed an axis extending sideways and integral with the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: Manutis
    Inventor: Christian Tortellier