Patents by Inventor Luc Michelet

Luc Michelet 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: 9695961
    Abstract: A fixing system allowing an element that is to be supported to be fixed to a support element. The fixing system comprises a first fixing element configured to be positioned and fixed on the support element and having a cylindrical exterior surface, a clamping collar configured to be positioned on the element that is to be supported, a connecting piece comprising a first part configured to conform to the shape of the exterior surface and a second part, a first securing arrangement configured to secure the first part and the fixing element, and a second securing arrangement configured to secure the second part and the clamping collar while at the same time allowing the clamping collar to rotate about an axis of rotation. Such a fixing system allows easy installation of the various constituent elements at the time of assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Luc Michelet, Laurent Rebolloso, Davide Faggella, Benjamin Lafont
  • Patent number: 9562626
    Abstract: A tubular element bracket comprises at least one central body elongate along a longitudinal axis, comprising a central portion elongate along the longitudinal axis and a support element configured to receive at least one tubular element, the support element being arranged at one end of the central body, referred to as the upper end, and a fixing plate configured to be fixed to a support, notably of an aircraft. The central portion and the support element are formed in one piece. The support element is in the form of an open fixing collar. The bracket comprises a fixing arrangement configured to make it possible to fix the central body manually and autonomously to the fixing plate by its other end, referred to as the lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventors: Etienne Gustin, Adrien Pique, Tyron Billington, Luc Michelet
  • Publication number: 20160245428
    Abstract: A tubular element bracket comprises at least one central body elongate along a longitudinal axis, comprising a central portion elongate along the longitudinal axis and a support element configured to receive at least one tubular element, the support element being arranged at one end of the central body, referred to as the upper end, and a fixing plate configured to be fixed to a support, notably of an aircraft. The central portion and the support element are formed in one piece. The support element is in the form of an open fixing collar. The bracket comprises a fixing arrangement configured to make it possible to fix the central body manually and autonomously to the fixing plate by its other end, referred to as the lower end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Etienne Gustin, Adrien Pique, Tyron Billington, Luc Michelet
  • Publication number: 20160215902
    Abstract: A fixing system allowing an element that is to be supported to be fixed to a support element. The fixing system comprises a first fixing element configured to be positioned and fixed on the support element and having a cylindrical exterior surface, a clamping collar configured to be positioned on the element that is to be supported, a connecting piece comprising a first part configured to conform to the shape of the exterior surface and a second part, a first securing arrangement configured to secure the first part and the fixing element, and a second securing arrangement configured to secure the second part and the clamping collar while at the same time allowing the clamping collar to rotate about an axis of rotation. Such a fixing system allows easy installation of the various constituent elements at the time of assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Luc Michelet, Laurent Rebolloso, Davide Faggella, Benjamin LAFONT
  • Patent number: 8678317
    Abstract: A fastening assembly for the fastening of systems in an aircraft comprising frames, a skin, and clips between the skin and the frames. The fastening assembly includes: ramps, that extend between two consecutive frames of the aircraft; brackets for fastening the ramps to two of the clips situated respectively on two consecutive frames of the aircraft; system supports, fastened to the ramps, each system support being able to receive at least one system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventors: Julie Holvoet, Maximilien Fauvet, Didier Reynes, Marc Tomasi, Laurent Rebolloso, Luc Michelet
  • Patent number: 8523112
    Abstract: A device for holding an insulating blanket and for fastening systems for an aircraft including aircraft frames, a skin, and connecting pieces between the skin and the frames, the connecting pieces including clips, includes two brackets and a member that contours at least a portion of one of the aircraft frames. Each bracket has a first branch configured to be fastened to one of the clips and a second branch provided with a slot. The member that contours at least a portion of one of the aircraft frames includes a base and two arms. Each arm has a free end forming a securing lug configured to be inserted into the slot of one of the brackets with a flange which forms a stop countering displacement of the securing lug once the latter is inserted into the slot. Each arm further includes at least one support configured to accommodate a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventors: Julie Holvoet, Matthieu De Kergommeaux, Jean-Claude Briois, Luc Michelet
  • Publication number: 20120160962
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening assembly for the fastening of systems in an aircraft comprising frames (104), a skin (102) and connecting parts between the skin and the frames, referred to as clips (106), comprising: ramps (2), each ramp being adapted for extending between two consecutive frames of the aircraft; for each ramp, means (4) for fastening the ramp allowing fastening of the said ramp to two clips (106) situated respectively on two consecutive frames of the aircraft, system supports (18, 34), fastened or adapted for being fastened to the ramps, each system support being able to receive at least one system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Julie Holvoet, Maximilien Fauvet, Didier Reynes, Marc Tomasi, Laurent Rebolloso, Luc Michelet
  • Publication number: 20110309197
    Abstract: This device is intended for an aircraft comprising frames, a skin and connecting pieces between the skin and the frames, referred to as clips. It comprises: two brackets (30), each bracket having a first branch (32) intended to be fastened to a clip of the aircraft and a second branch (34) provided with a slot (36), a stirrup-shaped clip (1) comprising a base (2) and two arms (4, 6), each arm (4, 6) having at its free end a securing lug (17) adapted for being able to be inserted in the slot (36) of one of the said brackets with a flange (19) that forms a stop countering displacement of the securing lug once the latter is inserted into the said slot, each arm (4, 6) further comprising at least one support (14, 22) for accommodating a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Julie Holvoet, Matthieu De Kergommeaux, Jean-Claude Briois, Luc Michelet
  • Patent number: 5866231
    Abstract: Portions of a sound and thermic insulation mattress are modified so as to retain the water imperviousness of the mattress and its insulation characteristics when it is secured to a support. The mattress is provided with an opening therein and a foam insert arranged in the opening and provided with an orifice. The insert is held in the opening by an adhesive strip which is glued to the foam insert and the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Aerospatiale Societe Nationale Industrielle
    Inventors: Philippe Bodin, Michel Eugene, Luc Michelet