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).
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Patent number: 10139130Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Plastic Omnium Advanced Innovation and ResearchInventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël Op De Beeck, François Dougnier, Nadja Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
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Publication number: 20160195300Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)Inventors: Vincent POTIER, Stéphane LEONARD, Joël OP DE BEECK, François DOUGNIER, Nadja WALLING, Larry TIPTON, Volodia NAYDENOV
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Patent number: 9273584Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël Op De Beeck, François Dougnier, Nadja Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
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Patent number: 9255574Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Ignacio Garcia-Lorenzana, Joel Op De Beeck, Stephane Leonard, Vincent Potier, Jean-Baptiste Gouriet, Frédéric Jannot
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Patent number: 8755681Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (S.A.)Inventors: Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
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Publication number: 20140093226Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël OP DE BEECK, François Dougnier, Nadia Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
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Patent number: 8667783Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Volodia Naydenov, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
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Patent number: 8625978Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Vincent Potier, Stéphane Leonard, Joël Op De Beeck, François Dougnier, Nadia Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
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Publication number: 20130241192Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Stephane LEONARD, Joel OP DE BEECK, Vincent POTIER
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Patent number: 8452167Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (S.A.)Inventors: Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
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Publication number: 20110311373Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Ignacio Garcia-Lorenzana, Joel Op De Beeck, Stephane Leonard, Vincent Potier, Jean-Baptiste Gouriet, Frédéric Jannot
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Publication number: 20100220984Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYMInventors: Vincent Potier, Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Francois Dougnier, Nadja Walling, Larry Tipton, Volodia Naydenov
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Publication number: 20100193530Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (S.A)Inventors: Stephane Leonard, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
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Publication number: 20100043409Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Volodia Naydenov, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier
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Publication number: 20090205319Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCHInventors: Francois Dougnier, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier, Jules-Joseph Van Schaftingen
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Publication number: 20090205316Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Francois Dougnier, Joel Op De Beeck, Vincent Potier, Jules-Joseph Van Schaftingen
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Patent number: 7513244Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)Inventor: Vincent Potier
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Patent number: 7448366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Société Anonyme)Inventors: Vincent Potier, Philippe Georis
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Patent number: 7444996Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)Inventor: Vincent Potier
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Publication number: 20070289580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Inergy Automotive Sys.Inventors: Vincent Potier, Pierre Lacome, Eric Riviere