Patents by Inventor Vincent Potier

Vincent Potier 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: 10139130
    Abstract: Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Plastic Omnium Advanced Innovation and Research
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël Op De Beeck, François Dougnier, Nadja Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
  • Publication number: 20160195300
    Abstract: Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)
    Inventors: Vincent POTIER, Stéphane LEONARD, Joël OP DE BEECK, François DOUGNIER, Nadja WALLING, Larry TIPTON, Volodia NAYDENOV
  • Patent number: 9273584
    Abstract: Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël Op De Beeck, François Dougnier, Nadja Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
  • Patent number: 9255574
    Abstract: A rotary pump can pump a liquid for pollution control of exhaust gases in a system on board a vehicle and can include a rotor and a stator that are positioned in a casing. The casing can include a wall delimiting a main internal volume and an integral outlet pipe for the pump. A pressure sensor can be positioned within the main internal volume of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Ignacio Garcia-Lorenzana, Joel Op De Beeck, Stephane Leonard, Vincent Potier, Jean-Baptiste Gouriet, Frédéric Jannot
  • Patent number: 8755681
    Abstract: A urea feed or return line (2) that comprises a hollow coupling (1) enabling it to be connected to a urea tank and that comprises a passage for the urea, this coupling being, in addition, equipped with a heating filament (9), at least one part of which extends freely inside the passage provided for the urea, this part having the shape of a loop or a spiral capable of also extending at least partly into the tank and/or into a tube attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (S.A.)
    Inventors: Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
  • Publication number: 20140093226
    Abstract: Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël OP DE BEECK, François Dougnier, Nadia Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
  • Patent number: 8667783
    Abstract: Method for controlling the operation of a pump driven by an electric motor and controlled by a controller, according to which an electronic control module (ECM) sends, to the controller, a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control signal having a duty cycle that varies as a function of the desired operating conditions for the pump and according to which the controller acts on the electric motor to apply said operating conditions to the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Volodia Naydenov, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
  • Patent number: 8625978
    Abstract: Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprises at least one flexible part which is preferably a flexible heater comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël Op De Beeck, François Dougnier, Nadia Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
  • Publication number: 20130241192
    Abstract: A urea feed or return line (2) that comprises a hollow coupling (1) enabling it to be connected to a urea tank and that comprises a passage for the urea, this coupling being, in addition, equipped with a heating filament (9), at least one part of which extends freely inside the passage provided for the urea, this part having the shape of a loop or a spiral capable of also extending at least partly into the tank and/or into a tube attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Stephane LEONARD, Joel OP DE BEECK, Vincent POTIER
  • Patent number: 8452167
    Abstract: A urea feed or return line (2) that comprises a hollow coupling (1) enabling it to be connected to a urea tank and that comprises a passage for the urea, this coupling being, in addition, equipped with a heating filament (9), at least one part of which extends freely inside the passage provided for the urea, this part having the shape of a loop or a spiral capable of also extending at least partly into the tank and/or into a tube attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (S.A.)
    Inventors: Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
  • Publication number: 20110311373
    Abstract: Rotary pump intended to pump a liquid for the pollution control of exhaust gases in a system on board a vehicle and comprising a rotor (4), a stator (5) that are positioned in a casing comprising a wall delimiting a main internal volume and integrating an outlet pipe for the pump, and a pressure sensor (2) which is positioned within the main internal volume of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Ignacio Garcia-Lorenzana, Joel Op De Beeck, Stephane Leonard, Vincent Potier, Jean-Baptiste Gouriet, Frédéric Jannot
  • Publication number: 20100220984
    Abstract: Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprises at least one flexible part which is preferably a flexible heater comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYM
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Francois Dougnier, Nadja Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
  • Publication number: 20100193530
    Abstract: A urea feed or return line (2) that comprises a hollow coupling (1) enabling it to be connected to a urea tank and that comprises a passage for the urea, this coupling being, in addition, equipped with a heating filament (9), at least one part of which extends freely inside the passage provided for the urea, this part having the shape of a loop or a spiral capable of also extending at least partly into the tank and/or into a tube attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (S.A)
    Inventors: Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
  • Publication number: 20100043409
    Abstract: Method for controlling the operation of a pump driven by an electric motor and controlled by a controller, according to which an electronic control module (ECM) sends, to the controller, a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control signal having a duty cycle that varies as a function of the desired operating conditions for the pump and according to which the controller acts on the electric motor to apply said operating conditions to the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Volodia Naydenov, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
  • Publication number: 20090205319
    Abstract: A system for storing an ammonia precursor, comprising a tank, a filler pipe equipped With an obturator and a ventilation line establishing a direct connection between the filler pipe and a gas discharge duct and also a device designed to specifically open this connection once the obturator starts to be opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH
    Inventors: Francois Dougnier, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier, Jules-Joseph Van Schaftingen
  • Publication number: 20090205316
    Abstract: System for storing an additive solution and injecting it into the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine, the system comprising a tank for storing the additive and a rotary pump, a metering valve and an injector which are separate devices, this system making it possible to meter and inject the additive solution into the exhaust gases as is, without diluting it with a gas. In this system, the pump outlet pressure is regulated by adjusting the rotational speed of the pump. Process using such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Francois Dougnier, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier, Jules-Joseph Van Schaftingen
  • Patent number: 7513244
    Abstract: A heater for heating a fluid intended to pass through a fuel tank canister is provided. The heater includes a casing provided with a coupler for coupling to the canisters, at least two plates placed inside the casing in substantially parallel planes, and at least one heating element housed between the plates. The at least two plates are place inside the casing such that the fluid flows between the two plates. The coupler is placed in a plane substantially parallel to at least one plane of one of the plates and the projected area of the coupler on the plane of one of the plates lies substantially within the projected area of the casing on the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventor: Vincent Potier
  • Patent number: 7448366
    Abstract: Heater for a fluid intended to pass through a canister for a fuel tank, comprising a casing fitted with two end pieces, a hollow body situated inside the casing and at least one heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Société Anonyme)
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Philippe Georis
  • Patent number: 7444996
    Abstract: A fuel vapor storage and recovery apparatus for a fuel system of a motor vehicle including an internal combustion engine with an exhaust pipe and a fuel tank containing a fuel vapor/air mixture above a liquid fuel, the exhaust pipe being close to the fuel tank. The apparatus includes a vapor storage canister including a fuel vapor adsorbent material therein, a thermal insulation mechanism for thermally insulating at least a portion of the fuel tank from the heat generated by the exhaust pipe, and a beat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to heat to a purge temperature air guided there through by absorbing heat from the thermal insulation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventor: Vincent Potier
  • Publication number: 20070289580
    Abstract: A fuel system for an internal combustion engine and including a fuel tank, a filler tube for filling the tank, and a pump for supplying the engine with fuel. The pump is fastened to the filler tube. A fuel trap is integrated to the filler tube, the fuel trap lying at the bottom of the fuel tank and including the fuel pump inside or on top of it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Inergy Automotive Sys.
    Inventors: Vincent Potier, Pierre Lacome, Eric Riviere