Patents Assigned to Lafuma S.A.
  • Publication number: 20140021749
    Abstract: A folding chair capable of being moved between a folded position and an unfolded position, includes: two units, each of which includes first and second tubes hinged together via a hinge pin; and a canvas sheet, where each assembly of two tubes includes a rigid part at the hinge pin thereof, said rigid part being arranged between two tubes and having: a groove for receiving a tube of the assembly without any degree of freedom; first and second cradles arranged on either side of the hinge pin, such that when the chair is in the unfolded position, the first cradle bears against the upper section of the other tube and the second cradle bears against the lower section of the other tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.
    Inventors: Corrado Roani, Jean-Noël Pernet
  • Publication number: 20090320241
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hinging device (5) for two tubes constituting a seat and for protecting the hinging zone thereof, comprising a first bracket (6) provided with means (7) for fixing a first tube, a second bracket (8) provided with means (9) for fixing a second tube, the brackets (6, 8) being pivotably mounted relative to each other about an axis of rotation (A). The invention is characterized in that one of the brackets (6, 8) comprises a wing (11) extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation (A), for covering a space delimited between the two tubes over a predetermined length from the axis of rotation (A), whatever the position of the brackets (6, 8) relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.
    Inventors: Raphael Lazert, Yann Le Gal
  • Publication number: 20050138717
    Abstract: This structure is noteworthy in that it consists of at least one grid (2) made from flexible material that can deform in accordance with a mesh established over its entire surface, the grid having a plurality of projecting shapes (2a) obtained by a shaping treatment giving them a shape memory, said shapes (2a) obtained in mesh form (2a) being disposed and arranged in order to define ventilation channels, and in that the peripheral walls (2b) of said shapes (2a) and their upper faces are flexible and deformable, ventilation taking place through the entire mesh of the grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Publication number: 20050081403
    Abstract: The boot including a lacing device, is noteworthy in that the boot (1) comprises at least two independent successive zones of lacing (Z1-Z2), allowing a differential adjustment and tightening of the lacing chosen and adapted by the user himself, whatever the lacing means may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.
    Inventor: Guillaume Mathieu
  • Publication number: 20040178238
    Abstract: This device is noteworthy in that it comprises two means of positional control and adjustment (M1-M2) made using manual remote controls that are independent of one another and that allow the position of the back frame to be adjusted with respect to the carrying harness, the first means (M1) allowing the back frame to be raised with respect to the harness and the second means (M2) allowing the back frame to be lowered with respect to the harness, and in that the back frame is designed to receive an endless belt (5) arranged in its median longitudinal plane, said belt being secured by a strand to the carrying harness and allowing the back frame to move relative to the harness via the positional control and adjustment means (M1-M2), and in that a locking mechanism (11) tensioned by the second control means (M2) acts and locks the endless belt (5) in position or releases it according to the desired phases of movement, and in that said control means (M2) includes a strap, one end (6a) of which is secured to the co
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.
    Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Matthieu Froidevaux
  • Patent number: 6715651
    Abstract: A modular child carrier includes a back-mounted child carrier designed to accommodate internally a front-mounted child carrier. The two child carriers are connectable allowing either the front-mounted child carrier to be detached and used independently, or the front-mounted child carrier to be incorporated into the back-mounted child carrier so that a child of a very tender age can be carried. In one embodiment, the front-mounted child carrier is fitted on its front face with a cap having a plate and capable of being adjusted and positioned over an upper part of a front face of a framework of the back-mounted child carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Publication number: 20020130148
    Abstract: This child carrier is one which is modular and consists of a back-mounted child carrier (3) designed to accommodate internally a front-mounted child carrier (2), the two child carriers being arranged with linking and temporarily securing means allowing either the front-mounted child carrier to be detached and used independently, or it to be incorporated into the back-mounted child carrier so that a child of a very tender age can be carried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Publication number: 20010017308
    Abstract: This rucksack is noteworthy in that it comprises, from its top flap, which is designed to close the rucksack, a textile means (3) configured to surround the helmet and keep it in place, said textile means comprising one or more areas (3a) attached by stitching or other means to the upper flap (2) of the rucksack and at least one area of temporary fastening (4) to quick-fastening means (5) connected to said flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 6098857
    Abstract: The backpack baby carrier is noteworthy in that it comprises a T-shaped support frame of which the central arm (2a) is vertical and able to act as a supporting surface for a rigid seat of adjustable position (3) so that the position of the seat can be adapted to suit the size of the child and in that the shaped horizontal upper arm (2b) of the frame is fastened at each end to a connecting means (4) of a means (5) for stabilizing the carrier and enabling it to be rested on the ground, said support frame being constructed so as to take protective and wearing means of the shoulder straps and belt type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 5570926
    Abstract: An easychair having a frame which forms the back of the chair, two side members forming the seat of the chair and a pair of spaced apart arm rests. The side members and arm rests are mounted or articulated upon the frame. A U-shaped frame forms the leg rest of the chair and the base is formed by a pair of leg units that are secured to the side members and which articulate about a forked yoke. Each arm rest contains a slide rod in parallel alignment with the side members. The end of the front leg unit is arranged to slide along the slide rod and a locking means for holding the chair in an unfolded position. The legs of the leg units are connected by a linkage so that they move together as the chair is folded and unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventors: Elie Papiernik, Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 5320404
    Abstract: Item of furniture, such as an easy chair, chair or table comprised of an underframe and a support designed to rest on the underframe. The underframe is made up of at least three crosspieces which are formed of jointed struts and whose ends are connected to one another, with two ends to each connection. Each connection is via an elastic, deformable sleeve of unitary construction, with the lower sleeves resting on the ground and part of the upper sleeve assembly holding the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: D527953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: D528314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Corrado Roani
  • Patent number: D550934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventors: Guillaume Mathieu, Xavier Berlioux
  • Patent number: D555371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yan Le Gal
  • Patent number: D556468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Elie Papiernik
  • Patent number: D580672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Elie Papiernik
  • Patent number: D650601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: D667648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Corrado Roani, Baptiste Neltner