Patents by Inventor Daniel M. Coulaud

Daniel M. Coulaud 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).

  • Method for assembling a composite housing fitted with a shaft and associated mounted elements
    Patent number: 10478926
    Abstract: A method and device for assembling a composite housing fitted with a shaft and at least one associated mounted element are disclosed. The method may include the steps of: arranging the housing in a predetermined position with respect to an actuator; arranging the shaft in a predetermined position with respect to the housing and the actuator; selecting a mounting element to be mounted on the shaft; conveying the mounting element into a predetermined position within the housing; pushing the shaft via the actuator so that the shaft passes successively through an opening of the housing and an opening of the mounting element; and positioning the mounting element in a position adjacent to a heat source for a predetermined duration after the step of selecting the mounting element and prior to conveying the mounting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Mikael M. Moreau, Daniel M. Coulaud, Frank Dautel, Roberto Cutrona, Antonio Menonna, Thomas Flender, Stefan Steichele
  • A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A COMPOSITE HOUSING FITTED WITH A SHAFT AND ASSOCIATED MOUNTED ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20160074976
    Abstract: A method and device for assembling a composite housing fitted with a shaft and at least one associated mounted element are disclosed. The method may include the steps of: arranging the housing in a predetermined position with respect to an actuator; arranging the shaft in a predetermined position with respect to the housing and the actuator; selecting a mounting element to be mounted on the shaft; conveying the mounting element into a predetermined position within the housing; pushing the shaft via the actuator so that the shaft passes successively through an opening of the housing and an opening of the mounting element; and positioning the mounting element in a position adjacent to a heat source for a predetermined duration after the step of selecting the mounting element and prior to conveying the mounting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Mikael M. Moreau, Daniel M. Coulaud, Frank Dautel, Roberto Cutrona, Antonio Menonna, Thomas Flender, Stefan Steichele