Patents by Inventor Philippe Cohu

Philippe Cohu 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).

  • Receptacle with a deformable foot susceptible of serving as a saucer
    Patent number: 5482178
    Abstract: The receptacle embodying the invention comprises an elastically deformable tubular element prolonged by a tubular portion so as to enable it to be turned upwards in order to constitute an annular pan beneath the receptacle that can be assimilated with a saucer. This foot is further equipped with a hinging means designed to enable the foot to be deformed, by having at least two stable annular pan-shaped conformations, according to a bistable conformation process with reversal of concavity, after passing two fulcrums. This receptacle can be used as a horticultural pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Soparco
    Inventor: Philippe Cohu