Patents by Inventor Francois Combe

Francois Combe 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: 9704079
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a radio-frequency identification tag comprising a textile material backing intended to receive a radio-frequency identification module coupled with an electrical antenna. The method comprises the following steps: a) depositing (E1) a thermosetting adhesive on an area of the textile backing, b) depositing (E2) said electrical antenna (12) on the adhesive layer; c) depositing (E3) said radio-frequency identification module on the antenna and the adhesive layer, the radio-frequency identification module being positioned so as to be coupled with the antenna and at least partially in contact with the adhesive layer; d) folding (E4) the textile backing so as to cover said antenna and said radio-frequency identification module; and e) hot-pressing (E5) the folded textile backing so as to embed at least partially the antenna and the radio-frequency identification module in the adhesive layer and polymerise at least partially said adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: TAGSYS
    Inventors: Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes, Franck D'Annunzio
  • Patent number: 9626617
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag such as an AK module or QFP package to a flexible surface such as textile or fabric. The process comprises providing a heat fusible label including at least a first layer having a first adhesive layer, a substrate layer including a secondary antenna structure, a heat activated second adhesive layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer for holding the RFID tag. The process further includes positioning the RFID tag on the PSA layer, pressing the tag against the PSA layer such that the PSA layer holds the tag against the heat fusible label at least temporarily, positioning the heat fusible label with the RFID tag on the flexible surface and applying heat and pressure to the heat fusible label to melt the heat activated layer and to fuse the label to the flexible surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Tagsys SAS
    Inventors: Philippe Martin, Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes
  • Publication number: 20160321528
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a radio-frequency identification tag comprising a textile material backing intended to receive a radio-frequency identification module coupled with an electrical antenna. The method comprises the following steps: a) depositing (E1) a thermosetting adhesive on an area of the textile backing, b) depositing (E2) said electrical antenna (12) on the adhesive layer; c) depositing (E3) said radio-frequency identification module on the antenna and the adhesive layer, the radio-frequency identification module being positioned so as to be coupled with the antenna and at least partially in contact with the adhesive layer; d) folding (E4) the textile backing so as to cover said antenna and said radio-frequency identification module; and e) hot-pressing (E5) the folded textile backing so as to embed at least partially the antenna and the radio-frequency identification module in the adhesive layer and polymerise at least partially said adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes, Franck D'Annunzio
  • Publication number: 20150278671
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag such as an AK module or QFP package to a flexible surface such as textile or fabric. The process comprises providing a heat fusible label including at least a first layer having a first adhesive layer, a substrate layer including a secondary antenna structure, a heat activated second adhesive layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer for holding the RFID tag. The process further includes positioning the RFID tag on the PSA layer, pressing the tag against the PSA layer such that the PSA layer holds the tag against the heat fusible label at least temporarily, positioning the heat fusible label with the RFID tag on the flexible surface and applying heat and pressure to the heat fusible label to melt the heat activated layer and to fuse the label to the flexible surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Tagsys SAS
    Inventors: Philippe Martin, Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes
  • Patent number: 8973468
    Abstract: A tool for mounting or removing a container of energy that powers an engine or motor that propels a motor vehicle, fixed to the motor vehicle using a lock on which there acts a piston that loads the lock. The tool includes at least one tool attachment device, a device for releasing the load on the lock by acting on the piston, and a device for locking and/or unlocking the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: RENAULT s.a.s.
    Inventors: Bruno Escande, Francois Combe
  • Patent number: 8813340
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Renault S.A.S.
    Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
  • Publication number: 20140103116
    Abstract: A tag assembly is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag including a primary antenna to a flexible surface such as fabric, textile or an item of clothing. The tag assembly has a receptacle including a frame for securely holding the RFID tag, a secondary antenna, and attachment means for attaching the frame to the surface, wherein the frame forms part of the secondary antenna. A method of attaching an RFID tag to a flexible surface is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: TAGSYS SAS
    Inventors: Philippe Martin, David Derrien, Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes
  • Publication number: 20120240730
    Abstract: A tool for mounting or removing a container of energy that powers an engine or motor that propels a motor vehicle, fixed to the motor vehicle using a lock on which there acts a piston that loads the lock. The tool includes at least one tool attachment device, a device for releasing the load on the lock by acting on the piston, and a device for locking and/or unlocking the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: RENAULT s.a.s.
    Inventors: Bruno Escande, Francois Combe
  • Publication number: 20110240829
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.
    Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
  • Patent number: 5152896
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of grafted celluloses, in fibrous form, particularly paper, non-woven web, flock, yarn, woven fabric, comprising quaternary ammonium functions, for eliminating humic substances and nitrates contained in natural water or industrial sewage.The grafted cellulose is for example obtained by radical grafting with the aid of a non-saturated monomer with quaternary ammonium function, particularly quaternized diethyl-amino-ethyl methacrylate.Its capacity is greater than or equal to 0.2 meq/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Institut Textile de France-Centre Technique Industriel
    Inventors: Michel Mazet, Isabelle Rigaudie, Daniel Wattiez, Roger Chatelin, Jean-Francois Combes, Louis Gavet
  • Patent number: 4627920
    Abstract: The process consists firstly in adding, to the solution, an excess of a polyelectrolyte capable of forming an ionic association with the dissolved substance which it is desired to retain, and then in bringing the solution thus obtained into contact with a material possessing ionic groups which retain the polyelectrolyte by virtue of its ionic groups not associated with the said substance. The solution and the material can be brought into contact either by filtration or by tangential bathing. The polyelectrolyte can be retained either by ion exchange or by a charge repulsion effect.The material is advantageously a fibrous material of which the ionic groups are obtained by grafting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Assignee: Institut Textile de France
    Inventors: Roger Chatelin, Jean-Francois Combes, Daniel Wattiez