Patents by Inventor Philippe Coudron

Philippe Coudron 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: 11850926
    Abstract: A motor vehicle opening panel including an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, provided with an upper part in which a first opening is made that is intended to accommodate a rear window, and an outer skin, at least partially made of plastic material, attached to the inner panel, comprising an inner surface located opposite an outer surface of the inner panel. The opening panel further includes a support plate for at least one equipment item covered by the outer skin. The inner surface of the outer skin is attached directly to the support plate 4 in a sealed manner. The plate is arranged inside an inner volume delimited by the outer surface of the inner panel and by the inner surface of the outer skin. The outer skin is attached directly and fastened removably to the inner panel or to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Philippe Coudron
  • Publication number: 20230108708
    Abstract: A motor vehicle opening panel including an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, with an upper part in which a first opening is made to accommodate a rear window, and an outer skin, at least partially made of plastic material, attached to the inner panel, including an inner surface opposite an outer surface of the inner panel. The opening panel further includes a support plate for an equipment item covered by the outer skin, the inner surface of the outer skin being attached directly to the support plate in a sealed manner. The plate is arranged inside an inner volume delimited by the outer surface of the inner panel and by the inner surface of the outer skin. The plate is attached to the inner panel so that the assembly consisting of the plate and the outer skin is mounted on the inner panel in a removable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Philippe COUDRON
  • Publication number: 20230107750
    Abstract: A motor vehicle opening panel including an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, provided with an upper part in which a first opening is made that is intended to accommodate a rear window, and an outer skin, at least partially made of plastic material, attached to the inner panel, comprising an inner surface located opposite an outer surface of the inner panel. The opening panel further includes a support plate for at least one equipment item covered by the outer skin. The inner surface of the outer skin is attached directly to the support plate 4 in a sealed manner. The plate is arranged inside an inner volume delimited by the outer surface of the inner panel and by the inner surface of the outer skin. The outer skin is attached directly and fastened removably to the inner panel or to the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Philippe COUDRON
  • Patent number: 11465473
    Abstract: An interfacing element of a lock zone of a door of a motor vehicle. The interfacing element comprises: includes a support made of plastic material, intended to be attached to a lining of the door, the lining being made of plastic material and a reinforcing plate of the lock zone onto which a lock is intended to be fastened, the plate being integrated to the support by overmolding. The support is made of a material having a Young's modulus lower than that of the plastic material of the lining of the door, and a coefficient of elongation at break greater than that of the plastic material of the lining of the door. A sub-assembly of motor vehicle includes a lining of tailgate and an interfacing element fastened onto an outer face of the lining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 11273771
    Abstract: Structural liner (20) of a motor vehicle hatchback (10) having an outer face (22) oriented towards the outside of the vehicle and an inner face (24) oriented towards the inside of the vehicle when the hatchback (10)) is assembled on the latter, and at least one groove (23) borne by one of the two faces (22, 24), the groove (23) forming a zone of mechanical weakness able to facilitate the execution of an opening (28) within the structural liner (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Pascal Barbier, Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 11207956
    Abstract: A bodywork part of a motor vehicle includes a main body of plastic material and at least one structural reinforcement fastened at least partially to a first part main body. The piece also includes at least one connecting member of the first part and of a second part of the main body including an end, a portion of which forms a lock loop around a clamping element so as to secure the connecting member, the structural reinforcement and the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 11198477
    Abstract: Motor vehicle sub-assembly (10) comprising a first part (20) made of plastic material forming an outer bodywork skin, and a second part (30) made of plastic material forming an internal structure to which said first part (20) is attached, characterised in that the second part (30) comprises at least one mechanical reinforcement (40) made of thermoplastic material having a Young's modulus less than that of the plastic material of the second part (30), and a coefficient of elongation at break greater than that of the plastic material of the second part (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 10792984
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tailgate of a motor vehicle having at least one side post to which a window is added, the post constituting a U-shaped profile member with an open cross-section, in which the opening is turned towards the window, the profile member including a base provided with a first side flank and a second side flank. The second flank includes a trim which curves, opposite the Y0 of the vehicle, towards the first flank so as to at least partially close the opening of the profile member, the trim being added to the second flank without reducing the rear field of vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Philippe Coudron
  • Publication number: 20200199907
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interfacing element (12) of a lock zone (14) of a door of a motor vehicle, and the interfacing element (12) comprises: a support (16) made of plastic material, intended to be attached to a lining (11) of the door, the lining (11) being made of plastic material; and a reinforcing plate (17) of the lock zone (14) onto which a lock is intended to be fastened, the plate (17) being integrated to the support (16) by overmolding. The support (16) is made of a material having a Young's modulus lower than that of the plastic material of the lining (11) of the door, and a coefficient of elongation at break greater than that of the plastic material of the lining (11) of the door. The invention further relates to a sub-assembly (10) of motor vehicle, comprising a lining (11) of tailgate and an interfacing element (12) according to the invention fastened onto an outer face (13) of the lining (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Philippe COUDRON
  • Publication number: 20200198448
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bodywork part (1) of a motor vehicle which comprises a main body (2) of plastic material and at least one structural reinforcement (5) fastened at least partially to a first part (3) main body (2). The piece(1) further comprises at least one connecting member (7) of the first part (3) and of a second part (4) of the main body (2) comprising an end (8), a portion of which forms a lock loop (9) around a clamping element (13) so as to secure the connecting member (7), the structural reinforcement (5) and the first part (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Philippe COUDRON
  • Patent number: 10604198
    Abstract: Motor vehicle spoiler intended to be positioned in a region of a rear edge of a roof above a rear screen, the spoiler including an upper face substantially aligned with an imaginary continuation of a stream line of the roof, and at least one through-opening that opens above a region of the rear screen, the opening being equipped with at least one internal wall designed to channel a stream of air coming from the roof over the region through the opening, characterized in that the wall is mounted with the ability to move with respect to the spoiler so as to be able to open towards the rear screen to channel the air stream over the region and so as to be able to close off the opening in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Arnaud Escoffier, Bertrand Hache, Philippe Coudron, Pascal Depardon, Pascal Barbier
  • Publication number: 20190375465
    Abstract: Motor vehicle sub-assembly (10) comprising a first part (20) made of plastic material forming an outer bodywork skin, and a second part (30) made of plastic material forming an internal structure to which said first part (20) is attached, characterised in that the second part (30) comprises at least one mechanical reinforcement (40) made of thermoplastic material having a Young's modulus less than that of the plastic material of the second part (30), and a coefficient of elongation at break greater than that of the plastic material of the second part (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Compagnis Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Philippe COUDRON
  • Patent number: 10220688
    Abstract: An inner box for a motor vehicle tailgate, comprising a frame and a set of technical elements for components to pass through or be secured to, wherein said technical elements are carried by a technical panel fitted onto said frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Jean-Yves Demange, Philippe Coudron
  • Publication number: 20180272846
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tailgate of a motor vehicle having at least one side post to which a window is added, the post constituting a U-shaped profile member with an open cross-section, in which the opening is turned towards the window, the profile member including a base provided with a first side flank and a second side flank. The second flank includes a trim which curves, opposite the YO of the vehicle, towards the first flank so as to at least partially close the opening of the profile member, the trim being added to the second flank without reducing the rear field of vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Philippe Coudron
  • Publication number: 20180251166
    Abstract: Motor vehicle spoiler intended to be positioned in a region of a rear edge of a roof above a rear screen, the spoiler including an upper face substantially aligned with an imaginary continuation of a stream line of the roof, and at least one through-opening that opens above a region of the rear screen, the opening being equipped with at least one internal wall designed to channel a stream of air coming from the roof over the region through the opening, characterized in that the wall is mounted with the ability to move with respect to the spoiler so as to be able to open towards the rear screen to channel the air stream over the region and so as to be able to close off the opening in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Arnaud Escoffier, Bertrand Hache, Philippe Coudron, Pascal Depardon, Pascal Barbier
  • Patent number: 9902437
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spoiler for a tailgate of a motor vehicle, wherein the spoiler comprises: a custom skin providing the spoiler with an external appearance and projecting towards the rear of the vehicle so as to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle; and an element for reinforcing the custom skin, which is secured to the custom skin, comprising means for attaching to the tailgate, and comprising towards the rear of the vehicle at least one recess which can accommodate technical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Jean-Yves Demange, Philippe Coudron, Bertrand Hache, Martin Struss, Samuel Coutanceau
  • Patent number: 9623733
    Abstract: A tailgate that is intended to be mounted onto motor vehicle body such as to be pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and is intended to be connected to the body by means that generate an axial thrust for assisting in the opening of the tailgate. The tailgate includes an abutment, referred to as an anti-deformation abutment, for engaging, when the tailgate is in the closed position, with a complementary bearing of the body such that the complementary bearing exerts a reactive force against the anti-deformation abutment, having a direction parallel to a direction of thrust of the assistance means, or angled at most 45° relative to the thrust direction, and having at least one component in the direction opposite the direction of thrust of the assistance means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Alexis Rajon, Philippe Coudron, Pascal Depardon
  • Patent number: 9580113
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle bodywork component comprising a first panel and a second panel having a second coefficient of linear thermal expansion greater than the first coefficient of linear thermal expansion of the first panel, the component further including a connection part having a third coefficient of linear thermal expansion that is less than the first and that is fastened to the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Philippe Coudron
  • Publication number: 20160221614
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spoiler for a tailgate of a motor vehicle, wherein the spoiler comprises: a custom skin providing the spoiler with an external appearance and projecting towards the rear of the vehicle so as to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle; and an element for reinforcing the custom skin, which is secured to the custom skin, comprising means for attaching to the tailgate, and comprising towards the rear of the vehicle at least one recess which can accommodate technical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jean-Yves DEMANGE, Philippe COUDRON, Bertrand HACHE, Martin STRUSS, Samuel COUTANCEAU
  • Publication number: 20160214655
    Abstract: An inner box for a motor vehicle tailgate, comprising a frame and a set of technical elements for components to pass through or be secured to, wherein said technical elements are carried by a technical panel fitted onto said frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jean-Yves DEMANGE, Philippe COUDRON