Patents by Inventor Denis Piou
Denis Piou 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: 10863662Abstract: An agricultural tool element includes a non-inflated tire with a tread and a pair of sidewalls each connected to the tread at a respective first end portion. The element additionally includes a rigid, generally annular base on which the tire is fitted on a rotary support of an agricultural tool. The sidewalls are each over-molded on a peripheral portion of the rigid base at a second end portion, opposite the tread.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: OTICOInventor: Denis Piou
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Patent number: 10660260Abstract: A non-inflatable tire for an agricultural implement, including a sole, a tread, and a pair of sidewalls connecting the sole to the tread is provided. A first sidewall extends from the sole to the tread, while the second includes an internal portion which extends from the sole to the tread and an external portion projecting from the tread. The first sidewall and the tread are designed so as to jointly hold the external portion of the second sidewall in line with the internal portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Patent number: 10343458Abstract: A wheel for working the fields comprises a wheel body comprising a pair of flanges and a spacer, and a tire cover, generally annular, comprising two side walls, a tread connecting the side walls to one another and an opening opposite to the tread. The tire cover is mounted on the wheel body in such a way that the spacer is positioned across its opening. The flanges are arranged in such a way as to block the side walls of the tire cover against the spacer in the vicinity of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: OTICOInventor: Denis Piou
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Patent number: 10207543Abstract: Pneumatic tire 1 for an agricultural machine, having an axis of revolution XX and comprising a tread 7, a sole 11 situated opposite the tread 7, and two sidewalls 13, 15 connecting the tread 7 to the sole 11. The tread 7, the sole 11 and the two sidewalls 13, 15 together form a casing 17 defining a chamber 19 inside the pneumatic tire 1. At least one of the sidewalls 13, 15 comprises, in this order and in succession in a direction oriented radially from the axis of revolution XX to the outside, a proximal portion 131, an intermediate portion 133 and a distal portion 135. In the unloaded state, the intermediate portion 133 projects into the chamber 19 in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of revolution XX.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Patent number: 10179480Abstract: The semi-hollow pneumatic tire has an axis of revolution and comprises a sole mountable on the periphery of a rotary support, a tread opposite the sole, and two sidewalls each connecting the sole and the tread so as to form together a cover which defines an uninflated chamber inside the pneumatic tire. The tread has a concave profile according to a plane passing through the axis of revolution, and the pneumatic tire comprises two annular ridges which extend, respectively, the two sidewalls in the outer radial direction and which are connected to two opposite ends of the tread, the two annular ridges defining, respectively, two principal directions which intersect at an acute angle so that, when the pneumatic tire comes into contact with soil, by being subjected to a vertical load, the two annular ridges move closer together locally.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20180092283Abstract: An agricultural tool element (3) comprises a non-inflated tire (9) with a tread (9-1) and a pair of sidewalls (9-2) each connected to the tread (9-1) at a respective first end portion. The element (3) additionally comprises a rigid, generally annular base (7), by means of which the tire (9, 103) is fitted on a rotary support (2, 101) of an agricultural tool. The sidewalls (9-2) are each over-molded on a peripheral portion of the rigid base (7, 107) at a second end portion, opposite the tread (9-1).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: OTICOInventor: Denis PIOU
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Patent number: 9854734Abstract: A tool for working in fields includes a first flange and a second flange which mount one on the other, forming a wheel body. The first flange includes a central portion, a generally annular peripheral portion and arms which connect the central portion and the peripheral portion to each other. The second flange is homologous to the first flange. In the assembled state, the wheel body has a rim which is formed together by the peripheral portion of the first flange and the homologous peripheral portion of the second flange and a hub which is formed by the central portion of the first flange. The central portion of the second flange receives the hub which is formed by the central portion of the first flange.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20160129729Abstract: A wheel for working the fields comprises a wheel body comprising a pair of flanges and a spacer, and a tyre cover, generally annular, comprising two side walls, a tread connecting the side walls to one another and an opening opposite to the tread. The tyre cover is mounted on the wheel body in such a way that the spacer is positioned across its opening. The flanges are arranged in such a way as to block the side walls of the tyre cover against the spacer in the vicinity of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: OticoInventor: Denis PIOU
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Publication number: 20160128266Abstract: A non-inflatable tire for an agricultural implement, including a sole, a tread, and a pair of sidewalls connecting the sole to the tread is provided. A first sidewall extends from the sole to the tread, while the second includes an internal portion which extends from the sole to the tread and an external portion projecting from the tread. The first sidewall and the tread are designed so as to jointly hold the external portion of the second sidewall in line with the internal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier PHELY, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20150223388Abstract: A tool for working in fields includes a first flange and a second flange which mount one on the other, forming a wheel body. The first flange includes a central portion, a generally annular peripheral portion and arms which connect the central portion and the peripheral portion to each other. The second flange is homologous to the first flange. In the assembled state, the wheel body has a rim which is formed together by the peripheral portion of the first flange and the homologous peripheral portion of the second flange and a hub which is formed by the central portion of the first flange. The central portion of the second flange receives the hub which is formed by the central portion of the first flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier PHELY, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20140305561Abstract: The semi-hollow pneumatic tire (10) has an axis of revolution and comprises a sole (20) capable of being mounted on the periphery of a rotary support (12), a tread (24) opposite the sole (20), and two sidewalls (26) each connecting the sole and the tread so as to form together a cover (28) which defines an uninflated chamber (30) inside the pneumatic tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier PHELY, Denis Piou
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Patent number: 8720597Abstract: A roller assembly for agricultural machinery is disclosed. The roller assembly includes at least one tube onto which tires are threaded, and two arms adapted to support the tube in rotation at both its ends. Each arm carries a suspension lever housed inside the tube and acted upon by a resilient recoil member. The suspension lever is mounted on the arm so as to be pivotable about a first rotation axis and supporting a shaft end which carries a flange fixed to the inside of the tube for the rotation of this tube about a second rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis. The roller assembly applies particularly to the rollers of seed drills.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: OTICOInventors: Denis Piou, Daniel Martin Cabanas
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Publication number: 20140124112Abstract: Pneumatic tire 1 for an agricultural machine, having an axis of revolution XX and comprising a tread 7, a sole 11 situated opposite the tread 7, and two sidewalls 13, 15 connecting the tread 7 to the sole 11. The tread 7, the sole 11 and the two sidewalls 13, 15 together form a casing 17 defining a chamber 19 inside the pneumatic tire 1. At least one of the sidewalls 13, 15 comprises, in this order and in succession in a direction oriented radially from the axis of revolution XX to the outside, a proximal portion 131, an intermediate portion 133 and a distal portion 135. In the unloaded state, the intermediate portion 133 projects into the chamber 19 in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of revolution XX.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Patent number: 8695721Abstract: An agricultural machine having a first frame and a roller with a tube mounted about a first axis. A second frame is connected to the first frame and a wheel, which includes a rim mounted about a second axis. The wheel has a tire and the roller has a covering around the tube. The covering and the tire tread have moldings defining a pattern element repeated in a transverse direction parallel to the first axis and to the second axis, respectively. The pitch of transverse repeat of the pattern element of the roller and the pitch of transverse repeat of the pattern element of the wheel are equal to the nearest 10%. The pattern elements define ribs the height of which on the roller and the height of which on the wheel are equal to the nearest 90%.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: OticoInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Patent number: 8567463Abstract: A pneumatic tire of the semi-hollow type includes a casing having an uninflated inner volume and including an inner wall provided with a retaining bead and a convex outer wall forming the tread of the tire, the inner wall and the outer wall of the tire being connected by two annular borders. The inner wall of the tire is concave so as to surmount a convex outer wall of the peripheral seat of a rim of a wheel, this outer wall being provided with a peripheral slot adapted to accommodate the retaining bead of the tire.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20130037284Abstract: An agricultural machine having a first frame and a roller with a tube mounted about a first axis. A second frame is connected to the first frame and a wheel, which includes a rim mounted about a second axis. The wheel has a tyre and the roller has a covering around the tube. The covering and the tyre tread have mouldings defining a pattern element repeated in a transverse direction parallel to the first axis and to the second axis, respectively. The pitch of transverse repeat of the pattern element of the roller and the pitch of transverse repeat of the pattern element of the wheel are equal to the nearest 10%. The pattern elements define ribs the height of which on the roller and the height of which on the wheel are equal to the nearest 90%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier PHELY, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20130009452Abstract: A pneumatic tire of the semi-hollow type includes a casing having an uninflated inner volume and including an inner wall provided with a retaining bead and a convex outer wall forming the tread of the tire, the inner wall and the outer wall of the tire being connected by two annular borders. The inner wall of the tire is concave so as to surmount a convex outer wall of the peripheral seat of a rim of a wheel, this outer wall being provided with a peripheral slot adapted to accommodate the retaining bead of the tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier PHELY, Denis PIOU
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Patent number: 8297325Abstract: A pneumatic tyre of the semi-hollow type includes a casing having an uninflated inner volume and including an inner wall provided with a retaining bead and a convex outer wall forming the tread of the tyre, the inner wall and the outer wall of the tyre being connected by two annular borders. The inner wall of the tyre is concave so as to surmount a convex outer wall of the peripheral seat of a rim of a wheel, this outer wall being provided with a peripheral slot adapted to accommodate the retaining bead of the tyre.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: OTICOInventors: Olivier Phely, Denis Piou
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Publication number: 20120077656Abstract: The invention relates to a roller assembly for agricultural machinery, comprising at least one tube (14) onto which tyres (16) are threaded, as well as two arms (32) adapted to support the tube (14) in rotation at both its ends. Each arm (32) carries a suspension lever (40) housed inside the tube (14) and acted upon by a resilient recoil member (48), the suspension lever (40) being mounted on the arm (32) so as to be pivotable about a first rotation axis (XX) and supporting a shaft end (64; 96) which carries a cheek (66; 108) fixed to the inside of the tube (14) for the rotation of this tube about a second rotation axis (YY) parallel to the first rotation axis (XX). The invention applies particularly to the rollers of seed drills.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: OTICOInventors: Denis Piou, Daniel Martin Cabanas
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Publication number: 20100012247Abstract: A pneumatic tyre (14) of the semi-hollow type comprises a casing having an uninflated inner volume and comprising an inner wall (42) provided with a retaining bead (52) and a convex outer wall (44) forming the tread of the tyre, the inner wall (42) and the outer wall (44) of the tyre being connected by two annular borders (46, 48). The inner wall (42) of the tyre (14) is concave so as to surmount a convex outer wall (34a, 34b) of the peripheral seat (22) of a rim (12) of a wheel, this outer wall being provided with a peripheral slot (36) adapted to accommodate the retaining bead (52) of the tyre. Application particularly to depth control wheels and/or ground pressing wheels for agricultural machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: OTICOInventors: Olivier PHELY, Denis Piou