Patents by Inventor Gilles Jourdin

Gilles Jourdin 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).

  • Publication number: 20230219108
    Abstract: A pump attachment member, produced by plastic moulding, having a skirt, an annular plate and a receiving sleeve defining a receiving recess formed by a moulding pin which is forcibly withdrawn on release from the mould, the receiving recess having an inwardly projecting annular inlet rib, the attachment flange of a distribution member being held in the receiving recess by said annular inlet rib. The annular inlet rib having retaining segments for engaging with the attachment flange and mould release segments for engaging with the moulding pin on release from the mould.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Gilles JOURDIN
  • Publication number: 20180093286
    Abstract: A manual pump (P) for associating with a fluid reservoir (R), the pump (P) comprising a pump body (B) that defines a slide cylinder (F), and further comprising a pump chamber (C), the pump (P) further comprising an outlet valve (V) and an inlet (E1) so as to take the fluid into the pump chamber (C) from the reservoir (R); the manual pump being characterized in that: the pump chamber (C) does not have an inlet valve; and one fraction of the dose of fluid stored in the pump chamber (C) is discharged through the outlet valve (V) towards the dispenser orifice (O), and the other fraction of the dose of fluid stored in the pump chamber (C) is discharged into the reservoir (R) through the inlet (E1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Gilles JOURDIN
  • Patent number: 8844770
    Abstract: A covering member (1; 1?; 1?) for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member co-operating with each other to form a fastener device for fastening a dispenser system (3), such as a pump or a valve, on a receptacle neck (40), the covering member presenting a general configuration that is substantially cylindrical and that includes an outside wall (14) and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2), the inside wall forming projections (17) that project inwards from a base zone (151), the projections being disposed as elongate ribs (16; 16?; 16?), the covering member being characterized in that each rib is formed by a plurality of projections (17) that are separated by gaps (18) in such a manner as to form a projecting rib that is interrupted locally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Cédric Mesnil
  • Patent number: 8668097
    Abstract: A covering member (1) for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member co-operating with each other to form a fastener device for fastening a dispenser system (3) on a receptacle neck (40). The covering member is substantially cylindrical and includes an outside wall (14) and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2). The inside wall forms at least one elongate groove (16) hollowed out in a base zone (151). The groove is formed by a plurality of groove segments (17) that are separated by non-groove zones in such a manner as to form a groove that is interrupted locally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Cèdric Mesnil
  • Publication number: 20100213159
    Abstract: A covering member (1) for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member co-operating with each other to form a fastener device for fastening a dispenser system (3), such as a pump or a valve, on a receptacle neck (40), the covering member presenting a general configuration that is substantially cylindrical and that includes an outside wall (14) and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2), the inside wall forming at least one elongate groove (16) hollowed out in a base zone (151), the covering member being characterized in that the groove is formed by a plurality of groove segments (17) that are separated by non-groove zones in such a manner as to form a groove that is interrupted locally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Cédric Mesnil
  • Patent number: 7780043
    Abstract: A fastener device for fastening a dispenser member (4), such as a pump or a valve, onto a receptacle neck (31). The device includes a fastener ring (1) including both an abutment (13) and a fastener (12) for fastening onto the receptacle neck; and a covering hoop (2) that is engaged axially from top to bottom around the ring (1). The hoop includes a hook (25) co-operating with the abutment for acting together to axial retain the hoop on the ring. The retention mechanism includes a plurality of mutual engagement elements defining distinct axial engagement positions for engaging the hoop on the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Valois S.A.S
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Patrick Muller, Bruno Stuart
  • Publication number: 20090224005
    Abstract: A covering member (1; 1?; 1?) for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member co-operating with each other to form a fastener device for fastening a dispenser system (3), such as a pump or a valve, on a receptacle neck (40), the covering member presenting a general configuration that is substantially cylindrical and that includes an outside wall (14) and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2), the inside wall forming projections (17) that project inwards from a base zone (151), the projections being disposed as elongate ribs (16; 16?; 16?), the covering member being characterized in that each rib is formed by a plurality of projections (17) that are separated by gaps (18) in such a manner as to form a projecting rib that is interrupted locally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Cedric Mesnil
  • Publication number: 20090045228
    Abstract: A covering memeber (1) for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member co-operating with each other to form a fastener system for fastening a dispenser member (3), such as a pump or a valve, on a recepacle neck (40), the covering member presenting a general configuration that is substantialy cylindrical, and comprising a top end (12), a bottom end (11), an outside wall (14), and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2), the inside wall (15), at the bottom end (11), forming a fastener profile (111) that projects inwards, the covering member being characterized in that said profile defines a sharp catch (112) that is directed inwards and upwards, the profile being formed in direct proximity to the bottom end of the covering member so as to be able to engage said covering member under a fastner ring having a bottom end that comes practically into contact with the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Cedric Mesnil
  • Publication number: 20080296309
    Abstract: A covering member (1) for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member co-operating with each other to form a fastener device for fastening a dispenser system (3), such as a pump or a valve, on a receptacle neck (40), the covering member presenting a general configuration that is substantially cylindrical and that includes an outside wall (14) and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2), the inside wall forming an array of grooves (16, 17) hollowed out in a base zone (151), the grooves extending in at least two different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Valois SAS
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Cedric Mesnil
  • Patent number: 7207452
    Abstract: A device is provided for fastening a distribution component on a vessel neck. The fastening device includes a retainer ring comprising a skirt defining an internal wall and an external wall, with the internal wall adapted to contact the external wall of the neck. The device also includes a lining collar surrounding the skirt of the retainer ring, the lining collar defining an internal wall and a visible external wall. The external wall of the skirt is formed with longitudinal external ribs extending at over the height of the skirt. The external ribs are in fitting contact against the internal wall of the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Valois S.A.S.
    Inventor: Gilles Jourdin
  • Publication number: 20060283830
    Abstract: A fastener device for fastening a dispenser member (4), such as a pump or a valve, onto a receptacle neck (31), the device comprising: a fastener ring (1) including both abutment means (13) and fastener means (12) for fastening onto the receptacle neck; and a covering hoop (2) that is engaged axially from top to bottom around the ring (1), the hoop including hook means (25) co-operating with the abutment means for acting together to define axial retainer means for retaining the hoop on the ring; said device being characterized in that the retainer means include a plurality of mutual engagement elements defining distinct axial engagement positions for engaging the hoop on the ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Patrick Muller, Bruno Stuart
  • Patent number: 6595395
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser is provided with a dispenser member, a container (1) with a neck (10), and a fixing member (2) for fixing the fluid dispenser member to the neck of the container. The fixing member comprises a skirt (20) defining an inside wall. The fluid dispenser has an inside wall provided with at least two longitudinal ribs (23) extending over the height of the skirt. The ribs (23) cooperate by plastic deformation with an outside portion (11) of the neck (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Valois S.A.
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Dany Ray
  • Patent number: 6575339
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fluid, the dispenser comprising a dispenser member, a container (1) with a neck (10), and a fixing member (2) for fixing the dispenser member to the neck, said fixing member forming a skirt (20) defining an inside wall (21) serving to cooperate with an outside peripheral surface (13) of the neck (10), said dispenser being characterized in that peripheral sealing means (15; 4; 5) are disposed between said inside wall (21) and said outside peripheral surface (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Dany Ray
  • Patent number: 6571991
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises a container (1) defining a reservoir having a neck (10) defining an opening (15) putting the inside of the reservoir in communication with the outside, a dispenser member (2) mounted in the neck (10) of the container (1) so as to extract fluid from the reservoir, and a fixing structure for fixing the dispenser member to the neck of the container. The fixing structure comprises recess-forming structure (33) for receiving the dispenser member and fastening structure (36, 6, 48) for fastening to the neck of the container. The fixing structure further comprises a substantially cylindrical sheath (30, 50) that extends around the neck. The fixing structure further comprises a ring (4) disposed around the neck of the container, and an annular element (36, 6, 48) in contact with the outside wall (13) of the neck (10). The ring (4) is engaged in a sheath (30, 50) so as to urge the annular element (36, 6, 48) against the outside wall of the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Valois S.A.
    Inventor: Gilles Jourdin
  • Publication number: 20020100742
    Abstract: A device is provided for fastening a distribution component on a vessel neck. The fastening device includes a retainer ring comprising a skirt defining an internal wall and an external wall, with the internal wall adapted to contact the external wall of the neck. The device also includes a lining collar surrounding the skirt of the retainer ring, the lining collar defining an internal wall and a visible external wall. The external wall of the skirt is formed with longitudinal external ribs extending at the top of the skirt. The external ribs are in fitting contact against the internal wall of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Gilles Jourdin
  • Publication number: 20020047026
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventor: Gilles Jourdin
  • Publication number: 20010054624
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser is provided with a dispenser member, a container (1) with a neck (10), and a fixing member (2) for fixing the fluid dispenser member to the neck of the container. The fixing member comprises a skirt (20) defining an inside wall. The fluid dispenser has an inside wall provided with at least two longitudinal ribs (23) extending over the height of the skirt. The ribs (10) cooperate by plastic deformation with an outside portion (11) of the neck (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Dany Ray
  • Publication number: 20010048003
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fluid, the dispenser comprising a dispenser member, a container (1) with a neck (10), and a fixing member (2) for fixing the dispenser member to the neck, said fixing member forming a skirt (20) defining an inside wall (21) serving to cooperate with an outside peripheral surface (13) of the neck (10), said dispenser being characterized in that peripheral sealing means (15; 4; 5) are disposed between said inside wall (21) and said outside peripheral surface (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Gilles Jourdin, Dany Ray