Patents by Inventor Régis Giraud

Régis Giraud 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: 10059166
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly including: a heat engine; a generator, the shaft of which is rotated by the heat engine; one or more electric motors for the evaporators of a vehicle cooling or air-conditioning system, the generator powering the electric evaporator motor(s) by an inverter; one or more electric motors for the condenser of the cooling or air-conditioning system, in which the motors include a four-pole rotor, the generator directly powering the condenser motor(s) and the supply voltage of the condenser motor(s) being the generator output voltage; a compressor which is driven mechanically by the heat engine; and an auxiliary electric motor for driving the compressor when it is not being driven by the heat engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER
    Inventors: Régis Giraud, Stéphane Dedieu
  • Publication number: 20150226115
    Abstract: An assembly including: a diesel heat engine driving a compressor; a generator having permanent magnets and a four-pole rotor, the generator shaft being rotated by the heat engine via a belt pulley system; one or more electric motors for the condenser(s) and/or evaporator(s) of a vehicle cooling or air-conditioning system, the generator directly powering the motor(s) and the supply voltage of the motor(s) being the generator output voltage; an auxiliary electric motor for driving the compressor when it is not or cannot be driven by the heat engine; and a device for toggling the power supply of the electric motor(s) of the condenser(s) and/or evaporator(s) of the cooling or air-conditioning system, by which it is possible to switch from power being supplied by the generator to an external electric network, said toggle device including one or more switches for controlling the power supply of the motor(s) from the electric network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Régis Giraud, Stéphane Dedieu
  • Publication number: 20150202943
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly including: a heat engine; a generator, the shaft of which is rotated by the heat engine; one or more electric motors for the evaporators of a vehicle cooling or air-conditioning system, the generator powering the electric evaporator motor(s) by an inverter; one or more electric motors for the condenser of the cooling or air-conditioning system, in which the motors include a four-pole rotor, the generator directly powering the condenser motor(s) and the supply voltage of the condenser motor(s) being the generator output voltage; a compressor which is driven mechanically by the heat engine; and an auxiliary electric motor for driving the compressor when it is not being driven by the heat engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER
    Inventors: Régis GIRAUD, Stéphane DEDIEU
  • Patent number: 8591117
    Abstract: A hydraulic bushing having at least two chambers and at least one channel connecting the chambers. The bushing is made of a high durometer rubber or other polymer to increase durability. The bushing further includes a center bearing press fit in the center of the annular bushing. The bushing is further press fit into an annular seal operable to seal the fluid within the chambers and channels. The bearing, bushing, and seal assembly is then press fit into a bracket which is subsequently mounted to the vehicle. The center bearing is operable to hold the prop shaft wherein the center bearing is free to rotate within the bushing thereby allowing the prop shaft to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Trelleborg Automotive USA
    Inventors: Alain Rene Regis Giraud, Travis Jon Grassmid, Donald Paul Price
  • Publication number: 20120097824
    Abstract: A hydraulic bushing having at least two chambers and at least one channel connecting the chambers. The bushing is made of a high durometer rubber or other polymer to increase durability. The bushing further includes a center bearing press fit in the center of the annular bushing. The bushing is further press fit into an annular seal operable to seal the fluid within the chambers and channels. The bearing, bushing, and seal assembly is then press fit into a bracket which is subsequently mounted to the vehicle. The center bearing is operable to hold the prop shaft wherein the center bearing is free to rotate within the bushing thereby allowing the prop shaft to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Alain Rene Regis Giraud, Travis Jon Grassmid, Donald Paul Price
  • Patent number: 7460918
    Abstract: A device may be configured for updating the programming of a control system of an electric rotary machine, the device having no screen. The device may include an electrical or optical connector element for connection to the control system, enabling data to be transferred between the device and the control system and a memory for containing data to be transferred into the control system and/or for loading data from the control system. The device may include a control member, with data being exchanged between the device and the control system in response to an action exerted manually on the control member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Moteurs Leroy-Somer
    Inventors: Regis Giraud, Thierry Crespo, Jean-Marc Petillon
  • Patent number: 7167761
    Abstract: A method and system for modifying the operation a device. The method can include obtaining a first reconfiguration kit. The first reconfiguration kit can include a portable memory device. The method can also include connecting the portable memory device to the device and transmitting information between the portable memory device and the device. The method can further include disconnecting the portable memory device from the device and returning the portable memory device to an entity associated with the provider of the portable memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Brian D. Wise, Vipul R. Mistry, Laurie Meyrick, John H. Alday, Andy J. Burris, Regis Giraud, Jean Marc Petillion
  • Publication number: 20060089734
    Abstract: A method and system for modifying the operation a device. The method can include obtaining a first reconfiguration kit. The first reconfiguration kit can include a portable memory device. The method can also include connecting the portable memory device to the device and transmitting information between the portable memory device and the device. The method can further include disconnecting the portable memory device from the device and returning the portable memory device to an entity associated with the provider of the portable memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Wise, Vipul Mistry, Laurie Meyrick, John Alday, Andy Burris, Regis Giraud, Jean Petillion
  • Publication number: 20050275366
    Abstract: A device may be configured for updating the programming of a control system of an electric rotary machine, the device having no screen. The device may include an electrical or optical connector element for connection to the control system, enabling data to be transferred between the device and the control system and a memory for containing data to be transferred into the control system and/or for loading data from the control system. The device may include a control member, with data being exchanged between the device and the control system in response to an action exerted manually on the control member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER
    Inventors: Regis Giraud, Thierry Crespo, Jean-Marc Petillon
  • Patent number: 6713990
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for producing electricity intended in particular to be stowed on board a vehicle or a container, including a three-phase alternator able to be driven in rotation at a variable speed by a thermal engine, a rectifier for generating a rectified current form the current delivered by the alternator and a voltage-booster chopper using the self-inductance of the alternator to step up the voltage. The alternator includes six or eight poles and operates with a switching frequency of preferably between 3 and 15 kHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Moteurs Leroy-Somer
    Inventors: Régis Giraud, Christian Andrieux, Eric Coupart
  • Patent number: 6480404
    Abstract: A device for producing electricity, the device comprising a three-phase alternator comprising three windings, a rectifier for converting the AC delivered by the alternator into rectified current, and a voltage-raising chopper using the self-inductance of the alternator to raise the voltage. The device includes a switch unit enabling the three windings to be connected either in a star configuration when the alternator is being rotated to produce electricity, or else to the respective phases of a three-phase network when the alternator is stopped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Moteurs Leroy-Somer
    Inventors: Régis Giraud, Christian Andrieux, Christophe Cester
  • Patent number: 6472785
    Abstract: A converter for an electric motor or transformer, the converter being comprising a connection box having passages for electrical conductors and having a semiconductor electronic module removably fixed to the connection box. The electronic module has a radiator-forming box that is open at one end, at least one electronic card at least partially embedded in a resin cast inside said radiator-forming box, and at least one connector emerging from the resin. The opening of the radiator-forming box enables it to be fitted to the connection box. The connection box has at least one window giving access to the connector(s) of the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Moteurs Leroy-Somer
    Inventors: Serge Petit, Jean-Marc Petillon, Alain Buisson, Régis Giraud
  • Publication number: 20020105819
    Abstract: A device for producing electricity, the device comprising a three-phase alternator comprising three windings, a rectifier for converting the AC delivered by the alternator into rectified current, and a voltage-raising chopper using the self-inductance of the alternator to raise the voltage. The device includes a switch unit enabling the three windings to be connected either in a star configuration when the alternator is being rotated to produce electricity, or else to the respective phases of a three-phase network when the alternator is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Regis Giraud, Christian Andrieux, Christophe Cester
  • Publication number: 20010015583
    Abstract: A converter for an electric motor or transformer, the converter being comprising a connection box having passages for electrical conductors and having a semiconductor electronic module removably fixed to the connection box. The electronic module has a radiator-forming box that is open at one end, at least one electronic card at least partially embedded in a resin cast inside said radiator-forming box, and at least one connector emerging from the resin. The opening of the radiator-forming box enables it to be fitted to the connection box. The connection box has at least one window giving access to the connector(s) of the electronic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: Serge Petit, Jean-Marc Petillon, Alain Buisson, Regis Giraud