Patents by Inventor Jean-Marc Obadia
Jean-Marc Obadia 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).
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Patent number: 11970133Abstract: The invention relates to a safety belt, which is in particular intended to be installed in an aircraft seat, comprising: a closing loop comprising a male element and a female element, a first strap which is connected to the male element and a second strap which is connected to the female element, the first strap and the second strap being capable of being attached together by means of the closing loop, which can change from an open state to a closed state through cooperation between the male element and the female element, the safety belt further comprising: a system for detecting that the safety belt is in the closed stated, the system being capable of generating an information item relating to a closed state of the safety belt, and a system for detecting that the safety belt is in a mechanically tensioned state, said system being capable of generating an information item relating to a mechanically tensioned state of at least one strap of the safety belt.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Safran SeatsInventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Lisandre Marcovici-Soulage, Léo Pouy
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Publication number: 20240051434Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting the wear of a cushion of a seat or a backrest of a seat, comprising determining the state of wear of the cushion according to a predetermined minimum threshold value of the thickness of the cushion below which the cushion is considered to be worn.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Lisandre Marcovici-Soulage
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Publication number: 20230336626Abstract: A communication system for an aircraft includes a first data concentrator, a first plurality of communicating devices for sending data to the first concentrator by wireless transmission. The first concentrator broadcasts at least one parameterisation signal for parameterising an operating cycle of the system and each communicating device sends a unique identification signal to the first concentrator, in response to this parameterisation signal, the first concentrator assigning a plurality of separate time windows valid for the cycle and each given communicating device transmitting data intended for the first concentrator via the channel associated with the time window assigned to this given device and only during this window.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Roméo GIORGIO, Nicolas FANTON, Nicolas LIPARI, Jean-Marc OBADIA
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Publication number: 20220396238Abstract: The invention relates to a safety belt, which is in particular intended to be installed in an aircraft seat, comprising: a closing loop comprising a male element and a female element, a first strap which is connected to the male element and a second strap which is connected to the female element, the first strap and the second strap being capable of being attached together by means of the closing loop, which can change from an open state to a closed state through cooperation between the male element and the female element, the safety belt further comprising: a system for detecting that the safety belt is in the closed stated, the system being capable of generating an information item relating to a closed state of the safety belt, and a system for detecting that the safety belt is in a mechanically tensioned state, said system being capable of generating an information item relating to a mechanically tensioned state of at least one strap of the safety belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Lisandre Marcovici-Soulage, Léo Pouy
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Patent number: 10829220Abstract: An aircraft cabin management system includes a control unit and at least one sensor intended to be incorporated into a seat and suitable for establishing a communication with the control unit in order to transmit, to the control unit, at least one signal relating to at least one measurement performed by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Safran SeatsInventors: Michael Sidambarom, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20180319503Abstract: An aircraft cabin management system includes a control unit and at least one sensor intended to be incorporated into a seat and suitable for establishing a communication with the control unit in order to transmit, to the control unit, at least one signal relating to at least one measurement performed by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Michael Sidambarom, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Patent number: 10118514Abstract: Described are seat units with a seat pan (2) coupled to a seat back (3), inflatable cushions (5) positioned proximate the seat pan and/or the seat back, inflatable airbags (6) positioned proximate the inflatable cushions (5), and a pressure sensor (9) positioned over at least one of the seat pan (2) and the seat back (3) so that the inflatable cushions (5) and the inflatable airbags (6) are substantially covered by the pressure sensor (9). The pressure sensor (9) is configured to generate a pressure map, and a control unit (11) is configured to analyze the pressure map for at least one pressure irregularity within a pressure distribution, and adjust a pressure inside at least one of the inflatable cushions (5) and/or the inflatable airbags (6) to minimize the pressure irregularity within the pressure distribution.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Laurent Stritter
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Patent number: 9527468Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag door assembly for use in a vehicle. The door assembly includes a moving door panel that deforms under pressure of an airbag as it deploys. The airbag system employing this airbag door assembly may be installed in a cavity in a structure on-board the vehicle, or it may be independently mounted to a vehicle structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Alexandre Vasseur, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20160272092Abstract: Described are seat units with a seat pan (2) coupled to a seat back (3), inflatable cushions (5) positioned proximate the seat pan and/or the seat back, inflatable airbags (6) positioned proximate the inflatable cushions (5), and a pressure sensor (9) positioned over at least one of the seat pan (2) and the seat back (3) so that the inflatable cushions (5) and the inflatable airbags (6) are substantially covered by the pressure sensor (9). The pressure sensor (9) is configured to generate a pressure map, and a control unit (11) is configured to analyze the pressure map for at least one pressure irregularity within a pressure distribution, and adjust a pressure inside at least one of the inflatable cushions (5) and/or the inflatable airbags (6) to minimize the pressure irregularity within the pressure distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Laurent Stritter
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Patent number: 9428132Abstract: An airbag system assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle that includes an aft wall configured to be positioned forward of a passenger seat and an airbag system. The aft wall includes front and aft surfaces and the aft wall includes a first flap that is formed by a plurality of weakness lines in at least the front surface thereof. The airbag system includes at least a first airbag module having a first airbag support plate with front and aft surfaces. The first airbag support plate is secured to the front surface of the aft wall, and the first airbag support plate includes a first airbag that is configured to deploy in the event of a crash condition and that is disposed on the aft surface of the first airbag support plate. The first airbag is positioned adjacent the first flap.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, John Payne, Jeremy Cailleteau, Nick Lee, Nathan Kwok, Jean-Marie Daout, Jake Story, David Knox
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Patent number: 9242737Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger door having a door bustle, an airbag positioned adjacent the door bustle, and an inflator positioned adjacent the door bustle. As examples, a pneumatic system is coupled to the inflator and the airbag, wherein the pneumatic system includes a slide lock that is configured to couple a girt bar of an escape slide to a passenger door sill when the inflator is activated. As additional examples, a valve is coupled to an inlet of the airbag, wherein the valve is configured to prevent the pressurized gas from flowing from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is closed and is configured to allow the pressurized gas to flow from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is open.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Rakibul Islam, Adrianus W. N. Ruiter, Maurice Pinault, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20160001735Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed of a plurality of tubular structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20150217713Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag door assembly for use in a vehicle. The door assembly includes a moving door panel that deforms under pressure of an airbag as it deploys. The airbag system employing this airbag door assembly may be installed in a cavity in a structure on-board the vehicle, or it may be independently mounted to a vehicle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Alexandre Vasseur, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20150162628Abstract: Method for providing power to a passenger seat (10), whereby the passenger seats are individually fitted with removable fuel cells. The seat fitted with a fuel cell can then use fuel cell power, as well as the by-products generated by the fuel cell to supply energy and elements to optional seat functions. The method involves easily removing and replacing a fuel cell source/bottle associated with a passenger seat, such that even passengers can conduct the replacement, rather than crew members, which allows for fast and easy replacement, without any required tools or mechanical knowledge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Olivier Vandroux, Predrag Velickovic, Jean-Marc Obadia, Dean W. Russell
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Patent number: 8944461Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20150008706Abstract: A seat for passenger vehicles, such as an aircraft seat, that is individually fitted with a fuel cell (22) positioned in a fuel cell storage portion provided on the seat base, enabling the seat to be fully autonomous and freely placed in the cabin or vehicle independently of any connection to any other seat or to any aircraft power features. Conduits deliver energy, heat, water, oxygen depleted air, or any combination thereof from the fuel cell (22) to areas of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Predrag Velickovic
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Patent number: 8740244Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide airbags that are guided by the seat belt, but that are not installed or incorporated into the seat belt itself. The airbags may be installed on a seat side, seat backrest, or in the seat armrest. The airbags are associated with a guiding strip that uses the seat belt to guide the airbag into the proper position in front of the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20140077478Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ZODIAC SEATS FRANCEInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20140027574Abstract: An airbag system assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle that includes an aft wall configured to be positioned forward of a passenger seat and an airbag system. The aft wall includes front and aft surfaces and the aft wall includes a first flap that is formed by a plurality of weakness lines in at least the front surface thereof. The airbag system includes at least a first airbag module having a first airbag support plate with front and aft surfaces. The first airbag support plate is secured to the front surface of the aft wall, and the first airbag support plate includes a first airbag that is configured to deploy in the event of a crash condition and that is disposed on the aft surface of the first airbag support plate. The first airbag is positioned adjacent the first flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SICMA Aero Seat S.A.Inventors: Jean-Marc OBADIA, John PAYNE, Jeremy CAILLETEAU, Nick LEE, Nathan KWOK, Jean-Marie DAOUT, Jake STORY, David KNOX
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Patent number: 8556291Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia