Patents by Inventor Eric Girardin

Eric Girardin 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: 20170216114
    Abstract: The embodiment described and claimed herein are improved barrier-type wheelchair securement systems. In particular, one embodiment of a barrier includes an integral shoulder belt assembly, two integral wheelchair restraint assemblies, and two integral lap belt assemblies. The wheelchair restraint and lap belt assemblies comprise retractors which can be mounted external or internal to the barrier. The integral shoulder belt assembly could be connected to a vertical telescoping member which is movable from a first position, wherein the telescoping member is housed inside of the barrier, to a second position, wherein the shoulder belt assembly is disposed at a proper height for a wheelchair passenger. Alternatively, the shoulder belt assembly could be rigidly mounted to the barrier in a fixed position, or could be adjustable to accommodate passengers of varying size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: VALEDA COMPANY LLC (d/b/a "Q'Straint")
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Girardin, Eric Girardin, Joe Esteireiro
  • Patent number: 9616843
    Abstract: The embodiment described and claimed herein are improved barrier-type wheelchair securement systems. In particular, one embodiment of a barrier includes an integral shoulder belt assembly, two integral wheelchair restraint assemblies, and two integral lap belt assemblies. The wheelchair restraint and lap belt assemblies comprise retractors which can be mounted external or internal to the barrier. The integral shoulder belt assembly could be connected to a vertical telescoping member which is movable from a first position, wherein the telescoping member is housed inside of the barrier, to a second position, wherein the shoulder belt assembly is disposed at a proper height for a wheelchair passenger. Alternatively, the shoulder belt assembly could be rigidly mounted to the barrier in a fixed position, or could be adjustable to accommodate passengers of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Valeda Company LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Girardin, Eric Girardin, Joe Esteireiro
  • Publication number: 20090087278
    Abstract: The embodiment described and claimed herein are improved barrier-type wheelchair securement systems. In particular, one embodiment of a barrier includes an integral shoulder belt assembly, two integral wheelchair restraint assemblies, and two integral lap belt assemblies. The wheelchair restraint and lap belt assemblies comprise retractors which can be mounted external or internal to the barrier. The integral shoulder belt assembly could be connected to a vertical telescoping member which is movable from a first position, wherein the telescoping member is housed inside of the barrier, to a second position, wherein the shoulder belt assembly is disposed at a proper height for a wheelchair passenger. Alternatively, the shoulder belt assembly could be rigidly mounted to the barrier in a fixed position, or could be adjustable to accommodate passengers of varying size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Girardin, Eric Girardin, Joe Esteireiro
  • Patent number: 6716314
    Abstract: A method for forming an abrasion resistant sheet which comprises forming a web of cellulosic fibers on a papermaking machine and applying a slurry including an encapsulated abrasion-resistant grit to the upper surface of the web on the papermaking machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Johnson, John Benson, Mahendra Mehta, Steve Canary, Eric Girardin
  • Patent number: 6551455
    Abstract: A process for forming an abrasion resistant, printable sheet which comprises forming a web of cellulosic fibers on a papermaking machine and applying a slurry including an abrasion-resistant grit to the upper surface of the web on the papermaking machine and then applying a secondary web of cellulosic fibers over the grit to form a three layer overlay product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Johnson, John Benson, Mahendra Mehta, Steve Canary, Eric Girardin
  • Publication number: 20020117281
    Abstract: A method for forming an abrasion resistant sheet which comprises forming a web of cellulosic fibers on a papermaking machine and applying a slurry including an encapsulated abrasion-resistant grit to the upper surface of the web on the papermaking machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Johnson, John Benson, Mahendra Mehta, Steve Canary, Eric Girardin
  • Publication number: 20020117277
    Abstract: A process for forming an abrasion resistant, printable sheet which comprises forming a web of cellulosic fibers on a papermaking machine and applying a slurry including an abrasion-resistant grit to the upper surface of the web on the papermaking machine and then applying a secondary web of cellulosic fibers over said grit to form a three layer overlay product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Johnson, John Benson, Mahendra Mehta, Steve Canary, Eric Girardin