Patents by Inventor David Duchez

David Duchez 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).

  • Publication number: 20070075107
    Abstract: The set (1) for a motor vehicle comprises a base (2), a console (3) which is slideable in relation to the base along a direction of sliding, and means for linking the console to the base, said connecting means comprising at least one locking element (46) which can move between a locking position, wherein the console is locked in relation to the base along the direction of sliding and the locking element retains the console (3) in relation to the base (2), thereby preventing extraction, and a sliding position wherein the console (3) can slide in relation to the base along the direction of sliding. The connecting means enable the console to be released from the base for extraction from the motor vehicle. The base also comprises an extraction area (16) wherein a gap (20) is provided and the locking element (46), when in a locked position, can move through the gap (20) in order to extract the console from the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Christian Brancheriau, David Duchez
  • Patent number: 6883861
    Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle air duct also serving as crosspiece forming part of the structure of the vehicle. The invention is characterised in that the duct comprises two half-shells (2, 12) including each a tubular portion (6, 16) and two lateral flanks (4a, 4b; 14a, 14b); it further comprises: two stop elements (22a, 22b) defining each a rib projecting relative to one of the contact surfaces of one of the half-shells and having a stop surface arranged immediately proximate to an abutting surface (40a, 40b) provided on the other half-shell (12), a continuous weld bead (13a, 13b) extending between the contact surfaces of the half-shells which are in contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Laborie, David Duchez
  • Publication number: 20040169401
    Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle air duct also serving as crosspiece forming part of the structure of the vehicle. The invention is characterised in that the duct comprises two half-shells (2, 12) including each a tubular portion (6, 16) and two lateral flanks (4a, 4b; 14a, 14b); it further comprises: two stop elements (22a, 22b) defining each a rib projecting relative to one of the contact surfaces of one of the half-shells and having a stop surface arranged immediately proximate to an abutting surface (40a, 40b) provided on the other half-shell (12), a continuous weld bead (13a, 13b) extending between the contact surfaces of the half-shells which are in contact with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Laborie, David Duchez
  • Patent number: 6685261
    Abstract: A method for producing two fascias using two ventilation structures which are common at least in part, comprising the steps of producing a first and a second ventilation structure, each comprising one or more pliable duct portions identical between one ventilation structure and the other; producing a first cover for a fascia, having one or more first air vents, and a second fascia cover, different from the first, and having one or more second air vents; positioning the pliable duct portions of the first ventilation structure by way of first positioning lug and assembling said pliable duct portions of the first ventilation structure and the first air vents; positioning the pliable duct portions of the second ventilation structure by way of second positioning lug distinct from the first, and assembling said pliable duct portions of the second ventilation structure and the second air vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Christian Brancheriau, David Duchez
  • Publication number: 20030122404
    Abstract: Dashboard structural assembly comprising a formed elongate metal structure (2) and a structuring functional member (4) of plastics material incorporating an air duct, over-moulded on the elongate metal structure. The elongate metal structure (2) comprises a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness which is less than the first.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: David Duchez
  • Publication number: 20030083006
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing two fascias using two ventilation structures which are common at least in part, comprising the steps of producing a first and a second ventilation structure, each comprising one or more pliable duct portions identical between one ventilation structure and the other; producing a first cover for a fascia, having one or more first air vents, and a second fascia cover, different from the first, and having one or more second air vents; positioning the pliable duct portions of the first ventilation structure by way of first positioning means and assembling said pliable duct portions of the first ventilation structure and the first air vents; positioning the pliable duct portions of the second ventilation structure by way of second positioning means distinct from the first, and assembling said pliable duct portions of the second ventilation structure and the second air vents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Christian Brancheriau, David Duchez