Patents by Inventor Jean-Michel Prost

Jean-Michel Prost 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: 4681527
    Abstract: Two matrices, each bearing modulation to form a microgroove disc record, are fixed to half-moulds by means of sleeves, having first and second fixing flanges which extend into the gap between the matrices. One of the flanges is an annular blade whose inner radial surface defines the edge of a moulded disc and whose thickness is slightly less than that of the moulded disc. Formed integrally with, or attached to, the blade is a group of radially outwardly extending lugs which are attached to the body of its associated sleeve. The other flange comprises a second group of lugs mounted to the body of its associated sleeve radially outward of the blade such that the second group of lugs may lie in the spaces between the first mentioned group of lugs. The thickness of the lugs of the second group determines the thickness of the disc and the thickness of the lugs of the first and second groups differs, to determine a gap for escape of air along the first flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Pathe Marconi EMI SA
    Inventors: Henri Amory, Jean-Michel Prost