Patents by Inventor Didier Mesnage
Didier Mesnage 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: 10410759Abstract: A conductive device to form electrical connections on the surface of a structure made of composite material. The device includes a thin interface layer having a face via which the device is fixed to the surface of the structure made of composite material. A conductive metal element is placed on the face of the interface layer opposite the face making contact with the surface of the structure. The conductive element is configured to be able to undergo tensile and compressive stresses without damage. A protective layer is configured to protect the conductive element from attack from the environment surrounding the structure. These various elements are arranged relative to one another such that the length of the conductive element can vary as a function of temperature variations independently of the amplitude of the variations undergone by the structure on which the device is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: AIRBUSInventors: Didier Mesnage, Thierry Pelegrin
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Patent number: 10393204Abstract: A device to absorb kinetic energy caused by an exceptional load includes an outer casing configured to maintain integrity after the exceptional load. A core of the device is made of a compactable material at least partially filling the outer casing. The core material is compacted under an exceptional load and absorbs some of the kinetic energy caused by the load. At least one stiffness element is incorporated into the core. A distribution element includes each stiffness element. An aircraft, a vehicle, an item of equipment and an installation includes such a device.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: AIRBUS SASInventors: Caroline Petiot, Didier Mesnage, Michel Bermudez
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Publication number: 20180342332Abstract: A conductive device to form electrical connections on the surface of a structure made of composite material. The device includes a thin interface layer having a face via which the device is fixed to the surface of the structure made of composite material. A conductive metal element is placed on the face of the interface layer opposite the face making contact with the surface of the structure. The conductive element is configured to be able to undergo tensile and compressive stresses without damage. A protective layer is configured to protect the conductive element from attack from the environment surrounding the structure. These various elements are arranged relative to one another such that the length of the conductive element can vary as a function of temperature variations independently of the amplitude of the variations undergone by the structure on which the device is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: DIDIER MESNAGE, THIERRY PELEGRIN
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Patent number: 10029441Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy for an aircraft structural element undergoing a dynamic impact. The device includes an outer enclosure made from a braided composite material configured to preserve its integrity after an impact, and a foam core contained in the outer enclosure and to at least partially fill the outer enclosure. The foam core configured to at least partially absorb the kinetic energy generated by the impact. Reinforcing elements include at least one dry composite fiber preform integrated into the foam core to dissipate, in combination with the foam core, the kinetic energy generated by the impact. A method for integrating the device for absorbing kinetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: AIRBUSInventors: Caroline Petiot, Michel Bermudez, Didier Mesnage
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MULTILAYER SEALED SKIN FOR A PRESSURIZED FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE AND FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE USING SUCH A SKIN
Publication number: 20170368782Abstract: A multilayer sealed skin, in particular for an inflatable structure and that includes a first polymer film, a reinforcing fabric disposed on the first polymer film and a second polymer film disposed on the reinforcing fabric and adhered by means of an adhesive to the first polymer film through cavities in the reinforcing fabric. The skin can be applied to the production of an inflatable structural element such as an inflatable beam for which the skin forms an outer wall of the structural element and for which the first film of the skin forms an inner face of the outer wall of the structural element, and the second film forms an outer face of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Albert ABISROR, Didier MESNAGE -
Publication number: 20170321777Abstract: A device to absorb kinetic energy caused by an exceptional load includes an outer casing configured to maintain integrity after the exceptional load. A core of the device is made of a compactable material at least partially filling the outer casing. The core material is compacted under an exceptional load and absorbs some of the kinetic energy caused by the load. At least one stiffness element is incorporated into the core. A distribution element includes each stiffness element. An aircraft, a vehicle, an item of equipment and an installation includes such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: AIRBUS GROUP SASInventors: CAROLINE PETIOT, DIDIER MESNAGE, MICHEL BERMUDEZ
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Patent number: 9643713Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stiffened panel having a skin and at least one substantially elongate stiffener having a longitudinal groove forming a cavity. At least one storage device for storing and releasing electrical energy. The longitudinal groove is filled with at least one storage device for storing and releasing electrical energy. The storage device is covered with a skin which forms the cavity together with the longitudinal groove of the stiffener. A stiffened ring can be derived from the method.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: AIRBUS GROUP SASInventors: Michel Bermudez, Didier Mesnage, Hichem Smaoui, Benoit Fleury
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Patent number: 9611030Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy for an aircraft structural element undergoing a dynamic impact. The device includes an outer enclosure made from a braided composite material configured to preserve its integrity after an impact, a foam core, contained in the outer enclosure and to at least partially fill the outer enclosure. The foam core is configured to at least partially absorb the kinetic energy generated by the impact. Reinforcing elements are integrated at least partially into the foam core to dissipate, combined with the form core, the kinetic energy generated by the impact. The reinforcing elements includes discontinuous threads inserted into the foam core by stitching, and each discontinuous thread includes an L- or T-shaped head, folded down outside the outer enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: AIRBUS GROUP SASInventors: Caroline Petiot, Michel Bermudez, Didier Mesnage
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Patent number: 9545989Abstract: An aircraft fuselage structure, includes a circumferential reinforcing frame (2) and a plurality of stringers (3) substantially perpendicular to the frame. The frame includes a mechanically weakened area able to cause its localized buckling under the effect of a compressive force exerted circumferentially thereon. The structure includes an energy absorbing device (5) having two effector members (52) secured to the frame respectively on either side of the weakened area, and a central core (51) maintained between the effector members such that a reduction in the distance between the effector members produces a deformation of the central core, which is able to absorb energy under the effect of the deformation.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: EUROPEAN AERONAUTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE COMPANY EADS FRANCEInventors: Jean-Mathieu Guimard, Michel Bermudez, Didier Mesnage
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Publication number: 20150353185Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy for an aircraft structural element undergoing a dynamic impact. The device includes an outer enclosure made from a braided composite material configured to preserve its integrity after an impact, and a foam core contained in the outer enclosure and to at least partially fill the outer enclosure. The foam core configured to at least partially absorb the kinetic energy generated by the impact. Reinforcing elements include at least one dry composite fiber preform integrated into the foam core to dissipate, in combination with the foam core, the kinetic energy generated by the impact. A method for integrating the device for absorbing kinetic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: CAROLINE PETIOT, MICHEL BERMUDEZ, DIDIER MESNAGE
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Publication number: 20150344125Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy for an aircraft structural element undergoing a dynamic impact. The device includes an outer enclosure made from a braided composite material configured to preserve its integrity after an impact, a foam core, contained in the outer enclosure and to at least partially fill the outer enclosure. The foam core is configured to at least partially absorb the kinetic energy generated by the impact. Reinforcing elements are integrated at least partially into the foam core to dissipate, combined with the form core, the kinetic energy generated by the impact. The reinforcing elements includes discontinuous threads inserted into the foam core by stitching, and each discontinuous thread includes an L- or T-shaped head, folded down outside the outer enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: CAROLINE PETIOT, MICHEL BERMUDEZ, DIDIER MESNAGE
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Publication number: 20150225073Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stiffened panel having a skin and at least one substantially elongate stiffener having a longitudinal groove forming a cavity. At least one storage device for storing and releasing electrical energy. The longitudinal groove is filled with at least one storage device for storing and releasing electrical energy. The storage device is covered with a skin which forms the cavity together with the longitudinal groove of the stiffener. A stiffened ring can be derived from the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: AIRBUS GROUP SASInventors: Michel Bermudez, Didier Mesnage, Hichem Smaoui, Benoit Fleury
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Publication number: 20130126674Abstract: An aircraft fuselage structure, includes a circumferential reinforcing frame (2) and a plurality of stringers (3) substantially perpendicular to the frame. The frame includes a mechanically weakened area able to cause its localized buckling under the effect of a compressive force exerted circumferentially thereon. The structure includes an energy absorbing device (5) having two effector members (52) secured to the frame respectively on either side of the weakened area, and a central core (51) maintained between the effector members such that a reduction in the distance between the effector members produces a deformation of the central core, which is able to absorb energy under the effect of the deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: EUROPEAN AERONAUTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE COMPANY EADS FRANCEInventors: Jean-Mathieu Guimard, Michel Bermudez, Didier Mesnage