Patents by Inventor Denis Barral
Denis Barral 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: 9103154Abstract: A drive arrangement for actuation of a hatch of a motor vehicle with a drive is provided, wherein the hatch is pivotable via hinges around a geometrical hatch axis, whereby a hatch opening of the motor vehicle body may be closed, wherein the drive is designed as an elongate linear drive for producing linear drive movements, wherein in the installed state the drive extends along the hatch axis and is aligned basically parallel to the hatch axis in view of its linear drive movements. In the installed state, the drive is positioned in cavity of the hatch in the area of the hatch axis, a redirection gear is provided which is arranged in the area of the hatch axis, and the drive is drive-wise coupled to the motor vehicle body via the redirection gear through openings in the hatch.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignees: BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, HALLSTADT, COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Rolf Sitzler, Uwe Sommer, Gaetan Cordier, Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron
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Patent number: 8894128Abstract: An assembly consisting of an opening panel of a motor vehicle and at least two reinforcing elements. Each reinforcing element has an elongate shape and two ends, the panel comprising at least two connecting elements, each reinforcing element being connectable to the panel in such a way that each end of the reinforcing elements is at least partially superposed on one of the connecting elements, the reinforcing elements and connecting elements forming at least one continuous frame when the reinforcing elements and the panel are connected.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon
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Publication number: 20120066977Abstract: A drive arrangement for actuation of a hatch of a motor vehicle with a drive is provided, wherein the hatch is pivotable via hinges around a geometrical hatch axis, whereby a hatch opening of the motor vehicle body may be closed, wherein the drive is designed as an elongate linear drive for producing linear drive movements, wherein in the installed state the drive extends along the hatch axis and is aligned basically parallel to the hatch axis in view of its linear drive movements. In the installed state, the drive is positioned in cavity of the hatch in the area of the hatch axis, a redirection gear is provided which is arranged in the area of the hatch axis, and the drive is drive-wise coupled to the motor vehicle body via the redirection gear through openings in the hatch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Rolf Sitzler, Uwe Sommer, Gaetan Cordier, Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron
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Publication number: 20110061302Abstract: An assembly consisting of an opening panel of a motor vehicle and at least two reinforcing elements. Each reinforcing element has an elongate shape and two ends, the panel comprising at least two connecting elements, each reinforcing element being connectable to the panel in such a way that each end of the reinforcing elements is at least partially superposed on one of the connecting elements, the reinforcing elements and connecting elements forming at least one continuous frame when the reinforcing elements and the panel are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon
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Patent number: 7905533Abstract: The invention relates to a rear module for fitting to a motor vehicle, the module comprising a large door for being pivotally mounted about an axis, the large door extending in a direction parallel to said axis between two stiffener uprights both presenting a cross-section of thickness, taken perpendicularly to the door, that is not less than a first thickness, the large door having an opening extending as far as said uprights in the direction parallel to said axis; and a small door mounted on the large door to move between an open position uncovering said opening, and a closed position closing said opening, the small door extending in the direction parallel to the axis between two stiffener uprights both having a cross-section of thickness, taken perpendicularly to the door, that is not less than a second thickness, the uprights of the small door covering the uprights of the large door when the small door is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Gérald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jérôme Fillon, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral
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Patent number: 7828366Abstract: The rear unit comprises first and second doors for a motor vehicle. The first and second doors respectively comprise first and second tailgates, the second door carrying the first tailgate. The first rear door has hinge means for hinging the first tailgate relative to the body of the motor vehicle, which means are fastened to the first tailgate. The first tailgate is pivotally movable relative to the body about a main pivot axis of the hinge means. The main axis is also suitable for moving in at least one guide slideway for guiding the main pivot axis in translation relative to the body in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Gerald Andre, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon, Hugues Cheron
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Patent number: 7690709Abstract: The invention relates to a rear door for a motor vehicle, the door including hinges (16, 16?) embodying an axis (Y) for pivoting the door on the vehicle between a closed position and an open position. The door includes a motor (17) for generating a driving torque about the pivot axis of the door.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron, Gérald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jérôme Fillon
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Publication number: 20100041023Abstract: The present invention relates to improved inactivated feline calicivirus (FCV) vaccines. The invention also provides a process for producing stabilized inactivated FCV, and the use of such stabilized inactivated FCV, in the production of FCV immunogenic compositions. The invention further provides methods of inducing an immune response in an animal of the Felidae family, preferably a cat, using the immunogenic compositions according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2005Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Herve Poulet, Denis Barral
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Publication number: 20090162837Abstract: The present invention relates to improved inactivated feline calicivirus (FCV) vaccines. The invention also provides a process for producing stabilized inactivated FCV, and the use of such stabilized inactivated FCV, in the production of FCV immunogenic compositions. The invention further provides methods of inducing an immune response in an animal of the Felidae family, preferably a cat, using the immunogenic compositions according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2005Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Herve Poulet, Denis Barral
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Publication number: 20090102221Abstract: The rear unit comprises first and second doors for a motor vehicle. The first and second doors respectively comprise first and second tailgates, the second door carrying the first tailgate. The first rear door has hinge means for hinging the first tailgate relative to the body of the motor vehicle, which means are fastened to the first tailgate. The first tailgate is pivotally movable relative to the body about a main pivot axis of the hinge means. The main axis is also suitable for moving in at least one guide slideway for guiding the main pivot axis in translation relative to the body in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Gerald Andre, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon, Hugues Cheron
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Publication number: 20080127570Abstract: The invention relates to a rear module for fitting to a motor vehicle, the module comprising: a large door for being pivotally mounted about an axis, the large door extending in a direction parallel to said axis between two stiffener uprights both presenting a cross-section of thickness, taken perpendicularly to the door, that is not less than a first thickness, the large door having an opening extending as far as said uprights in the direction parallel to said axis; and a small door mounted on the large door to move between an open position uncovering said opening, and a closed position closing said opening, the small door extending in the direction parallel to the axis between two stiffener uprights both having a cross-section of thickness, taken perpendicularly to the door, that is not less than a second thickness, the uprights of the small door covering the uprights of the large door when the small door is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Gerald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jerome Fillon, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral
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Publication number: 20080092448Abstract: The invention relates to a rear door for a motor vehicle, the door including pivot means embodying an axis for pivoting the door on the vehicle between a closed position and an open position. The door includes motor means for generating a driving torque about the pivot axis of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron, Gerald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jerome Fillon
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Publication number: 20060160101Abstract: The present invention relates to improved inactivated feline calicivirus (FCV) vaccines. The invention also provides a process for producing stabilized inactivated FCV, and the use of such stabilized inactivated FCV, in the production of FCV immunogenic compositions. The invention further provides methods of inducing an immune response in an animal of the Felidae family, preferably a cat, using the immunogenic compositions according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Herve Poulet, Denis Barral