Patents by Inventor Patrick Bricard

Patrick Bricard 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: 11426612
    Abstract: An oxygen supply system providing an adequate oxygen supply mode in an aircraft. A preventive oxygen supply system includes an oxygen source, a preventive oxygen dispensing unit connectable to the oxygen source, a cabin altitude detection device, and a preventive oxygen control device provide at least the following modes: a pre-wear mode providing no oxygen of the oxygen source to the preventive oxygen dispensing unit but normal cabin air; a pre-oxygenation mode providing a predetermined rate of oxygen of the oxygen source to the preventive oxygen dispensing unit sufficient for generating a pre-oxygenation condition of the user; and a decompression mode providing high concentrated oxygen of the oxygen source to the preventive oxygen dispensing unit sufficient for ensuring a minimum oxygenation of the user. The preventive oxygen control device automatically switches to the decompression mode in case a predetermined cabin altitude threshold is detected by the cabin altitude detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Bricard, Timo Martin
  • Publication number: 20200147417
    Abstract: A device for supplying breathing gas to a user includes: a mask having a breathing opening; and a bag having a bag opening that is connected to the breathing opening in fluid communication, wherein the device further includes an adjustable exhalation valve, wherein the adjustable exhalation valve is in fluid communication with the bag. Thus, the device for supplying breathing gas to a user provides protection against hyperventilation, toxic gases and smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Bricard, Joerg Cremers, Timo Martin, Andreas Bezold, Norbert Augustin
  • Publication number: 20170001047
    Abstract: An oxygen supply system providing an adequate oxygen supply mode in an aircraft. A preventive oxygen supply system includes an oxygen source, a preventive oxygen dispensing unit connectable to the oxygen source, a cabin altitude detection device, and a preventive oxygen control device provide at least the following modes: a pre-wear mode providing no oxygen of the oxygen source to the preventive oxygen dispensing unit but normal cabin air; a pre-oxygenation mode providing a predetermined rate of oxygen of the oxygen source to the preventive oxygen dispensing unit sufficient for generating a pre-oxygenation condition of the user; and a decompression mode providing high concentrated oxygen of the oxygen source to the preventive oxygen dispensing unit sufficient for ensuring a minimum oxygenation of the user. The preventive oxygen control device automatically switches to the decompression mode in case a predetermined cabin altitude threshold is detected by the cabin altitude detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick Bricard, Timo Martin
  • Patent number: 8701708
    Abstract: A redundant gas supply or oxygen supply for an aircraft comprising two main lines and a group supply line that is connected to one consumer or to a multitude of consumers. In each case a connecting line connects the respective one main line to the group supply line. Flow limiters and nonreturn valves can be provided in the connecting lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Bricard, Emin Costan, Walter Deutscher, Thomas Vogt, Markus Wirth
  • Publication number: 20100051113
    Abstract: A redundant gas supply or oxygen supply for an aircraft comprising two main lines and a group supply line that is connected to one consumer or to a multitude of consumers. In each case a connecting line connects the respective one main line to the group supply line. Flow limiters and nonreturn valves can be provided in the connecting lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Patrick Bricard, Emin Costan, Walter Deutscher, Thomas Vogt, Markus Wirth