Patents by Inventor Jean Philippe Bourdin
Jean Philippe Bourdin 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: 7790280Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Eric Le Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Philippe Lutz
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Patent number: 7478478Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Zephyros, inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Publication number: 20060006695Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Patent number: 6953219Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Patent number: 6941719Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Eric Le Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Philippe Lutz
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Patent number: 6905745Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: L & L Products Inc.Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20040224108Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20040164588Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Patent number: 6777049Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20020174954Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: L&L ProductsInventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Eric Le Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Philippe Lutz
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Publication number: 20020160130Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: L&L ProductsInventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Serge Bieber