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).

  • Patent number: 9103154
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignees: BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, HALLSTADT, COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Rolf Sitzler, Uwe Sommer, Gaetan Cordier, Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 8894128
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon
  • Publication number: 20120066977
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Rolf Sitzler, Uwe Sommer, Gaetan Cordier, Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron
  • Publication number: 20110061302
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon
  • Patent number: 7905533
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Gérald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jérôme Fillon, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral
  • Patent number: 7828366
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Gerald Andre, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon, Hugues Cheron
  • Patent number: 7690709
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron, Gérald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jérôme Fillon
  • Publication number: 20100041023
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Herve Poulet, Denis Barral
  • Publication number: 20090162837
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Herve Poulet, Denis Barral
  • Publication number: 20090102221
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Gerald Andre, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral, Jerome Fillon, Hugues Cheron
  • Publication number: 20080127570
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Gerald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jerome Fillon, Fabien Delwal, Denis Barral
  • Publication number: 20080092448
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Denis Barral, Philippe Coudron, Gerald Andre, Guilherme Amorin, Jerome Fillon
  • Publication number: 20060160101
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Herve Poulet, Denis Barral