Patents by Inventor Thierry Menu

Thierry Menu 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).

  • Electrical connector for automotive glazing
    Patent number: 8106332
    Abstract: A connector is shaped to receive the edge region of an automotive glazing between opposing connector arms. A first surface of the automotive glazing is provided with a first electrical function situated thereon, and a second surface of the automotive glazing is provided with a second electrical function situated thereon. Connector arms carry wiring for the automotive glazing electrical functions. The connector further includes a cap which covers one connector arm and a connection between the wiring carried by that arm to the electrical function on the surface of the glazing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignees: Pilkington Automotive France SA, Pilkington Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Thierry Menu, Camillo Piguzzi
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20100112868
    Abstract: A connector, shaped to receive the edge region of an automotive glazing between opposing connector arms, is described. A surface of the automotive glazing is provided with a first electrical function situated thereon. At least one connector arm carries wiring for the automotive glazing electrical function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Pilkington Automotive Frances SA
    Inventors: Thierry Menu, Camillo Piguzzi