Patents by Inventor Thierry Melon

Thierry Melon 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).

  • Folding table and corresponding chopper folding device
    Patent number: 7988609
    Abstract: A folding table, in particular for a folding device which is provided with a chopper folding device, includes a folding face which is suitable for receiving a flat product to be folded, and a folding aperture which extends in a conveying direction, the table extending along a table plane. The folding face includes guides which are capable of guiding at least one conveyor for conveying a flat product to be folded in the conveying direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Goss International Montataire SA
    Inventors: Jéróme Peres, Philippe Herda, Thierry Vauchelle, Franck Chagnon, Eric Pierda, Thierry Melon, Mathieu Rossi
  • Device for braking flat products and corresponding folder
    Patent number: 7931268
    Abstract: This device for braking a flat product, in particular a signature, has a support, a brake shoe for braking the flat product, the brake shoe being movable between a position allowing the passage of the flat product and a position effecting braking of the flat product, and a drive for driving the brake shoe from the passing position towards the braking position. The drive includes an eccentric element which is movable in rotation and co-operates with the brake shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Goss International Montataire SA
    Inventors: Franck Chagnon, Philippe Herda, Thierry Melon, Jérôme Peres, Eric Pierda, Jean-François Robert, Philippe Robin, Thierry Vauchelle
  • Table for a chopper folding device and corresponding chopper folding device
    Patent number: 7931576
    Abstract: This table for a chopper folding device comprises a surface (20) for application of products to be folded (17), the application surface (20) extending along an application plane (PA), a folding opening (22) suitable for the passage of the products to be folded (17), at least one first guide portion (28) disposed adjacent to the folding opening (22) and comprising a first guide surface (32) inclined with respect to application plane. The table (12) comprises guiding means suitable for urging the product to be folded towards the first guide surface (32) and a first main suction hole (36) which opens on the first guide surface (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Goss International Montataire SA
    Inventors: Franck Chagnon, Philippe Herda, Thierry Melon, Jérôme Peres, Eric Pierda, Jean-François Robert, Mathieu Rossi, Thierry Vauchelle
  • Folding roller and corresponding folding device
    Patent number: 7914433
    Abstract: A folding roller is provided for a device for folding a flat product to be folded which extends along a center axis and includes a first axial portion and a second axial portion, the first axial portion having a first surface for folding the product to be folded. The second axial portion includes a main relief which is radially recessed relative to the first folding surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Goss International Montataire SA
    Inventors: Philippe Herda, Jéröme Peres, Eric Pierda, Franck Chagnon, Thierry Vauchelle, Thierry Melon, Mathieu Rossi
  • Folding roller and corresponding folding device
    Publication number: 20090247381
    Abstract: A folding roller is provided for a device for folding a flat product to be folded which extends along a center axis and includes a first axial portion and a second axial portion, the first axial portion having a first surface for folding the product to be folded. The second axial portion includes a main relief which is radially recessed relative to the first folding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: GOSS INTERNATIONAL MONTATAIRE SA
    Inventors: Philippe Herda, Jerome Peres, Eric Pierda, Franck Chagnon, Thierry Vauchelle, Thierry Melon, Mathieu Rossi
  • Folding table and corresponding chopper folding device
    Publication number: 20090042708
    Abstract: A folding table, in particular for a folding device which is provided with a chopper folding device, includes a folding face which is suitable for receiving a flat product to be folded, and a folding aperture which extends in a conveying direction, the table extending along a table plane. The folding face includes guides which are capable of guiding at least one conveyor for conveying a flat product to be folded in the conveying direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: GOSS INTERNATIONAL MONTATAIRE SA
    Inventors: Jerome Peres, Philippe Herda, Thierry Vauchelle, Franck Chagnon, Eric Pierda, Thierry Melon, Mathieu Rossi
  • Device for braking flat products and corresponding folder
    Publication number: 20090008870
    Abstract: This device for braking a flat product, in particular a signature, has a support, a brake shoe for braking the flat product, the brake shoe being movable between a position allowing the passage of the flat product and a position effecting braking of the flat product, and a drive for driving the brake shoe from the passing position towards the braking position. The drive includes an eccentric element which is movable in rotation and co-operates with the brake shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: GOSS INTERNATIONAL MONTATAIRE SA
    Inventors: Franck Chagnon, Philippe Herda, Thierry Melon, Jerome Peres, Eric Pierda, Robert Jean-Francois, Robin Philippe, Thierry Vauchelle
  • Table for a chopper folding device and corresponding chopper folding device
    Publication number: 20080307940
    Abstract: This table for a chopper folding device comprises a surface (20) for application of products to be folded (17), the application surface (20) extending along an application plane (PA), a folding opening (22) suitable for the passage of the products to be folded (17), at least one first guide portion (28) disposed adjacent to the folding opening (22) and comprising a first guide surface (32) inclined with respect to application plane. The table (12) comprises guiding means suitable for urging the product to be folded towards the first guide surface (32) and a first main suction hole (36) which opens on the first guide surface (32). Application to folders of rotary presses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: GOSS INTERNATIONAL MONTATAIRE SA
    Inventors: Franck Chagnon, Philippe Herda, Thierry Melon, Jerome Peres, Eric Pierda, Jean-Francois Robert, Mathieu Rossi, Thierry Vauchelle