Patents by Inventor Christian Couasnon
Christian Couasnon 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: 11840162Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a slide comprising a fixed profile and a movable profile mounted on the fixed profile so as to slide in a longitudinal direction, the slide comprising a longitudinal adjustment screw, the fixed profile presenting a bottom having an outer face opposite the adjustment screw, the adjustment screw having one end integral with a support which comprises two longitudinal side walls able to receive the end. The bottom comprises two longitudinal parallel slots, and the bottom and the support each have a hole which are in line with one another and are able to receive an attachment part for attaching the fixed profile to the floor of a vehicle when the side walls are engaged in the slots with the rest of the support facing the outer face.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Pierre-François Beauquet, Guillaume Gabillard, Christian Couasnon
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Patent number: 11472314Abstract: An adjustment assembly for a motor vehicle seat, comprising an adjustment mechanism and a flange that is part of a seat frame, the adjustment mechanism comprising: a housing, itself comprising a bottom and a cover, an output member having a base, an end opposite the base, and a pinion between the base and the end, the pinion being mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation, a backplate, comprising a base plate fixed to the flange and an upper part intended to partially receive the output member, a pumping mechanism housed in the housing and configured to drive the pinion in rotation, the output member being in contact in the flange and in the upper part, the flange and the upper part allowing rotation of the output member about the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA Siéges d'AutomobileInventors: Christian Couasnon, Matthieu Detienne
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Patent number: 11214175Abstract: A system comprising a vehicle seat track, in particular automotive vehicle, and a support, where the track comprises a fixed profile intended to be added onto the chassis of the vehicle and a mobile profile configured for sliding relative to the fixed profile. The support comprises an engaging part forming a hook, where the engaging part is configured for engaging with the mobile profile in case of impact of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventor: Christian Couasnon
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Publication number: 20210291703Abstract: An adjustment assembly for a motor vehicle seat, comprising an adjustment mechanism and a flange that is part of a seat frame, the adjustment mechanism comprising: a housing, itself comprising a bottom and a cover, an output member having a base, an end opposite the base, and a pinion between the base and the end, the pinion being mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation, a backplate, comprising a base plate fixed to the flange and an upper part intended to partially receive the output member, a pumping mechanism housed in the housing and configured to drive the pinion in rotation, the output member being in contact in the flange and in the upper part, the flange and the upper part allowing rotation of the output member about the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Christian COUASNON, Matthieu DETIENNE
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Publication number: 20210229574Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a slide comprising a fixed profile and a movable profile mounted on the fixed profile so as to slide in a longitudinal direction, the slide comprising a longitudinal adjustment screw, the fixed profile presenting a bottom having an outer face opposite the adjustment screw, the adjustment screw having one end integral with a support which comprises two longitudinal side walls able to receive the end. The bottom comprises two longitudinal parallel slots, and the bottom and the support each have a hole which are in line with one another and are able to receive an attachment part for attaching the fixed profile to the floor of a vehicle when the side walls are engaged in the slots with the rest of the support facing the outer face.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Pierre-François BEAUQUET, Guillaume GABILLARD, Christian COUASNON
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Publication number: 20200398703Abstract: A system comprising a vehicle seat track, in particular automotive vehicle, and a support, where the track comprises a fixed profile intended to be added onto the chassis of the vehicle and a mobile profile configured for sliding relative to the fixed profile. The support comprises an engaging part forming a hook, where the engaging part is configured for engaging with the mobile profile in case of impact of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Christian Couasnon
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Patent number: 10723244Abstract: A rail for vehicle seat includes a fixed profile, a movable profile, and a control mechanism having an adjustment screw. The fixed profile has a bottom and two lateral wings, the bottom having an internal face facing towards the adjustment screw and an external face facing away from the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is integral to a support which comprises two side walls engaged on the adjustment screw. Each side wall of the support has an attachment lug engaged in a hole in the bottom and extending through the bottom of the fixed profile to an end which is fixed to the external face of the bottom.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: FAURECIA SIEGES D'AUTOMOBILEInventors: Christian Couasnon, Sylvain Deschamps
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Patent number: 10493876Abstract: A raisable seat for a vehicle, comprising a frame for a seating portion, a rail, a raising mechanism suitable for moving the seating portion frame relative to the rail between a lowered position and a raised position, said raising mechanism comprising on each side of the seat at least one connecting rod, said connecting rod having a rod body with an upper end connected to the frame and a lower end connected to the rail, at least one connecting rod also comprising a protuberance extending from the lower end, the protuberance extending facing the rail, said connecting rod being adapted to deform, in the event of an impact, between a first state in which a gap separates the rail and the protuberance regardless of the position of the seating portion frame between the lowered position and the raised position, and a second state in which the protuberance is in contact at least locally with the rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: FAURECIA SIÈGES D'AUTOMOBILEInventors: Christian Couasnon, Sylvain Deschamps
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Publication number: 20190016236Abstract: A rail for vehicle seat includes a fixed profile, a movable profile, and a control mechanism having an adjustment screw. The fixed profile has a bottom and two lateral wings, the bottom having an internal face facing towards the adjustment screw and an external face facing away from the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is integral to a support which comprises two side walls engaged on the adjustment screw. Each side wall of the support has an attachment lug engaged in a hole in the bottom and extending through the bottom of the fixed profile to an end which is fixed to the external face of the bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Christian COUASNON, Sylvain DESCHAMPS
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Publication number: 20180086237Abstract: A raisable seat for a vehicle, comprising a frame for a seating portion, a rail, a raising mechanism suitable for moving the seating portion frame relative to the rail between a lowered position and a raised position, said raising mechanism comprising on each side of the seat at least one connecting rod, said connecting rod having a rod body with an upper end connected to the frame and a lower end connected to the rail, at least one connecting rod also comprising a protuberance extending from the lower end, the protuberance extending facing the rail, said connecting rod being adapted to deform, in the event of an impact, between a first state in which a gap separates the rail and the protuberance regardless of the position of the seating portion frame between the lowered position and the raised position, and a second state in which the protuberance is in contact at least locally with the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Christian COUASNON, Sylvain DESCHAMPS
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System comprising a slide track for motor vehicle seat and a support intended for attachment thereto
Patent number: 9834116Abstract: System comprising a slide track for motor vehicle seat and a support. The slide track comprises a fixed rail and a movable rail which has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a through-window. The support comprises a body having a contact surface attached to the outer surface of the movable rail, and a tongue extending from the body to pass through the window of the movable rail and be attached to the inner surface of the movable rail. The tongue has a maximum extension into the hollow interior space E that is less than or equal to a thickness of the tongue.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Faurecia Sièges d'AutomobileInventor: Christian Couasnon -
Patent number: 9758062Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat, comprising first and second profiles (8, 9) that slide relative to one another, a lock (19) movably mounted inside the first profile, a spring blade (29) fixed to the first profile and comprising a control portion (31) designed to act on the lock so as to unlock it.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Faurecia Sièges d'AutomobileInventor: Christian Couasnon
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Publication number: 20170088017Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat, comprising first and second profiles (8, 9) that slide relative to one another, a lock (19) movably mounted inside the first profile, a spring blade (29) fixed to the first profile and comprising a control portion (31) designed to act on the lock so as to unlock it.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventor: Christian COUASNON
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Patent number: 9566878Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat, comprising first and second profiles (8, 9) that slide relative to one another, a lock (19) movably mounted inside the first profile, a spring blade (29) fixed to the first profile and comprising a control portion (31) designed to act on the lock so as to unlock it.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Faurecia Sièges d'AutomobileInventor: Christian Couasnon
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Patent number: 9561740Abstract: A sliding track for a vehicle seat. The sliding track includes a first rail secured to a motor vehicle frame, a second rail mounted so as to slide relative to the first rail, and a drive mechanism adapted to move the second rail relative to the first rail. The first rail has a base and two lateral flanges, and the drive mechanism includes a threaded rod. The sliding rail includes a front support mounted on a lateral flange of the first rail, to which the front end of the threaded rod is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Faurecia Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Christian Couasnon, Sylvain Deschamps
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SYSTEM COMPRISING A SLIDE TRACK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT AND A SUPPORT INTENDED FOR ATTACHMENT THERETO
Publication number: 20160144746Abstract: System comprising a slide track for motor vehicle seat and a support. The slide track comprises a fixed rail and a movable rail which has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a through-window. The support comprises a body having a contact surface attached to the outer surface of the movable rail, and a tongue extending from the body to pass through the window of the movable rail and be attached to the inner surface of the movable rail. The tongue has a maximum extension into the hollow interior space E that is less than or equal to a thickness of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Christian COUASNON -
Publication number: 20160075259Abstract: A sliding track for a vehicle seat. The sliding track includes a first rail secured to a motor vehicle frame, a second rail mounted so as to slide relative to the first rail, and a drive mechanism adapted to move the second rail relative to the first rail. The first rail has a base and two lateral flanges, and the drive mechanism includes a threaded rod. The sliding rail includes a front support mounted on a lateral flange of the first rail, to which the front end of the threaded rod is fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Christian COUASNON, Sylvain DESCHAMPS
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Patent number: 9278630Abstract: A seat having a hinge mechanism and a disabling system enabled to selectively allow and prevent a backrest from pivoting in relation to a seating portion. The hinge mechanism may have a case, a locking system, and a control member. The locking system may be locked and unlocked to prevent and enable pivoting of the backrest. The control member may be moveable between a rest position, locking the locking system, and an actuating position, unlocking the locking system. The disabling system may have a disabling member and a retaining member. The disabling member may have an active position, placing the control member in the actuating position. The retaining member may maintain the disabling member in the active position. The case may contain, in a radial dimension, at least half of both the disabling member and the retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Faurecia Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Christian Couasnon, Cedric Ruppe
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Patent number: 9199556Abstract: A hinge assembly for vehicle seat, comprising first, second, and third frames assembled to pivot, a hinge mechanism for adjusting an angular usage position of the first frame relative to the third frame, a first lock to immobilize the first frame relative to the third frame in said usage position, and a first control device for releasing the first lock is disclosed. It also comprises a second lock to immobilize the first frame relative to the second frame in a tilted position, a stop to immobilize the first frame in the tilted position, and a second control device for releasing the second lock.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Faurecia Sièges D'AutomobileInventor: Christian Couasnon
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Publication number: 20150314707Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat, comprising first and second profiles (8, 9) that slide relative to one another, a lock (19) movably mounted inside the first profile, a spring blade (29) fixed to the first profile and comprising a control portion (31) designed to act on the lock so as to unlock it.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventor: Christian COUASNON