Patents by Inventor Emmanuel STIERS

Emmanuel STIERS 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 for the venting circuit of a liquid tank
    Patent number: 8763626
    Abstract: Ventilation valve for a liquid tank comprising: an housing comprising a side wall provided with ventilation openings, a cover provided with a ventilation aperture which may be connected to a venting circuit of the tank, and a base pierced with at least one drainage aperture; and a float capable of closing off the ventilation aperture, such float being able to slide vertically inside the housing depending on the level of liquid therein, the valve also comprising a drainage chamber located underneath the housing in which the valve slides, the chamber also comprising at least one drainage aperture that is not aligned with the drainage aperture of the base of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Vincent Cuvelier, Emmanuel Stiers
  • Valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank
    Publication number: 20110155751
    Abstract: Ventilation valve for a liquid tank comprising: an housing comprising a side wall provided with ventilation openings, a cover provided with a ventilation aperture which may be connected to a venting circuit of the tank, and a base pierced with at least one drainage aperture; and a float capable of closing off the ventilation aperture, such float being able to slide vertically inside the housing depending on the level of liquid therein, the valve also comprising a drainage chamber located underneath the housing in which the valve slides, the chamber also comprising at least one drainage aperture that is not aligned with the drainage aperture of the base of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Vincent CUVELIER, Emmanuel STIERS