Patents by Inventor Andre Vasseur

Andre Vasseur 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).

  • Device for mechanical and electrical assembly of miniature molded cases
    Patent number: 5207601
    Abstract: A runner (20) for mechanical assembly between two miniature molded cases (10,11) performs at the same time the electrical connection of the control circuits of the two cases (10,11). For this purpose, contact pads (27) are arranged in the bottom of the slide (19) in which the runner (20) slides, the runner (20) bearing a contact bridge cooperating with contact pods (27).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Merlin Gerin
    Inventors: Andre Vasseur, Claude Maton, Alain De Myttenaere
  • Mechanical fastening device for assembling electrical equipment modules
    Patent number: 4591228
    Abstract: The molded casing of modular elements are assembled by slides which move in transverse grooves or runners fitted in the casings. The slide catches on ratching notches fitted in the runner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1986
    Assignee: Merlin Gerin
    Inventor: Andre Vasseur