Patents by Inventor Eric Godard

Eric Godard 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: 11672352
    Abstract: A support device for ergonomic support of a user's hand during operation of a hand-operated input device, such as a computer mouse. The device includes a left pad and a right pad, spaced apart by a hinge that enables the pads to fold into a closed configuration for transport or storage. The hinge may be a living hinge integrally formed with at least a portion of the left and right pads. The pads support the pisiform and trapezium regions of the heel of the hand, respectively, and are configured to slide on a work surface. The device may include a latching mechanism, such a magnetic latch, to releasably hold the device in the closed configuration when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Muskoka Research Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Godard
  • Publication number: 20230011403
    Abstract: A support device for ergonomic support of a user's hand during operation of a hand-operated input device, such as a computer mouse. The device includes a left pad and a right pad, spaced apart by a hinge that enables the pads to fold into a closed configuration for transport or storage. The hinge may be a living hinge integrally formed with at least a portion of the left and right pads. The pads support the pisiform and trapezium regions of the heel of the hand, respectively, and are configured to slide on a work surface. The device may include a latching mechanism, such a magnetic latch, to releasably hold the device in the closed configuration when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Muskoka Research Inc.
    Inventor: Eric GODARD
  • Patent number: 7139645
    Abstract: A device and process for aiding the driving of an aircraft running over the ground in an acceleration phase with a view to takeoff may include determining a current speed v0 of the aircraft and a value acc corresponding to a deceleration of the aircraft during emergency braking. A distance df to be traveled on the ground by the aircraft while stopping is calculated using the expression df=(v0)2/2 acc, and a stopping position of the aircraft is calculated from the distance df and a current position of the aircraft. Thereafter, the distance df and the stopping position are presented to a driver of the aircraft with the aid of an appropriate device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Airbus France
    Inventors: Fabrice Villaume, Eric Godard, David Chabe
  • Patent number: 7015829
    Abstract: A method for displaying flight information includes displaying a first characteristic sign illustrating a speed vector of an aircraft. The method also includes determining a first longitudinal margin of maneuver of the aircraft as a load factor, and displaying a second characteristic sign such that a position of the second characteristic sign relative to the first characteristic sign illustrates the first longitudinal margin of maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Airbus France S.A.S.
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe, Jacques Espinasse
  • Patent number: 6980128
    Abstract: A display system for an aircraft includes a central unit configured to determine a speed vector of the aircraft and to determine a longitudinal margin of maneuver of the aircraft. The longitudinal margin of maneuver is expressed as a load factor and is related to one of a pitch-up maneuver and a pitch-down maneuver. The display system also includes a display unit connected to the central unit. The display unit includes a display screen configured to display a first characteristic sign illustrating the speed vector and a second characteristic sign illustrating the longitudinal margin of maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Airbus France S.A.S.
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe, Jacques Espinasse
  • Patent number: 6937166
    Abstract: The device (1) for aiding piloting comprises means (2) for determining a speed vector of the aircraft, means of depiction (4) for presenting on a display screen (6) a first characteristic sign illustrating the speed vector of the aircraft, and auxiliary means (7) for determining at least one longitudinal margin of maneuver of the aircraft, which is expressed as a load factor and which relates to one of the two maneuvers of pitch-up and of pitch-down of the aircraft. The means of depiction (4) moreover present, on the display screen (6), at least one second characteristic sign which is associated with said first characteristic sign and which illustrates the longitudinal margin of maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Airbus France
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe, Jacques Espinasse
  • Publication number: 20040155799
    Abstract: A display system for an aircraft includes a central unit configured to determine a speed vector of the aircraft and to determine a longitudinal margin of maneuver of the aircraft. The longitudinal margin of maneuver is expressed as a load factor and is related to one of a pitch-up maneuver and a pitch-down maneuver. The display system also includes a display unit connected to the central unit. The display unit includes a display screen configured to display a first characteristic sign illustrating the speed vector and a second characteristic sign illustrating the longitudinal margin of maneuver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe, Jacques Espinasse
  • Publication number: 20040155798
    Abstract: A method for displaying flight information includes displaying a first characteristic sign illustrating a speed vector of an aircraft. The method also includes determining a first longitudinal margin of maneuver of the aircraft as a load factor, and displaying a second characteristic sign such that a position of the second characteristic sign relative to the first characteristic sign illustrates the first longitudinal margin of maneuver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe, Jacques Espinasse
  • Publication number: 20040054449
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises a means (2) for determining at least the current speed vO of the vehicle, a means (3) for determining a value acc corresponding to a deceleration of said vehicle, a calculation means (4) for calculating the distance df to be traveled on the ground by the vehicle in order to reach a particular speed vf by using the expression df=(vO2=vf2)/(2 acc), and a means of presentation (7) for presenting this distance df to a driver of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Fabrice Villaume, Eric Godard, David Chabe
  • Publication number: 20030137434
    Abstract: Process and device for aiding the piloting of an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe, Jacques Espinasse
  • Patent number: 6574533
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises a first means (3) for measuring the effective value of the velocity vector of the aircraft, a computing unit (4) which determines a display value automatically and repetitively and which comprises a filtering means (6) which filters the value measured by the first means (3) so as to form a first term, a display unit (7) for presenting on a screen (2) a characteristic sign illustrating the velocity vector whose position on the screen (2) is representative of the display value, and a second means (9) for determining the derivative of a velocity vector controlled by an aircraft pilot. The computing unit (4) further comprises a computing means (10) which determines a second term from the derivative of the controlled velocity vector and a summator (12) which sums the first and second terms so as to form the display value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Airbus France
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe
  • Publication number: 20030088342
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises a first means (3) for measuring the effective value of the velocity vector of the aircraft, a computing unit (4) which determines a display value automatically and repetitively and which comprises a filtering means (6) which filters the value measured by the first means (3) so as to form a first term, a display unit (7) for presenting on a screen (2) a characteristic sign illustrating the velocity vector whose position on the screen (2) is representative of the display value, and a second means (9) for determining the derivative of a velocity vector controlled by an aircraft pilot. The computing unit (4) further comprises a computing means (10) which determines a second term from the derivative of the controlled velocity vector and a summator (12) which sums the first and second terms so as to form the display value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Godard, David Chabe
  • Patent number: 6559206
    Abstract: The invention consists of a bitumen/resin composite emulsion for a road surface protection layer against the attacks of petroleum derivates, realised by mixing a first emulsion comprising at least one resin with a second emulsion comprising a bituminous binder and a resin crosslinking agent. A pigmentary preparation and/or a load made of a filler or sand or a fine sand or their combinations, can be incorporated to the first emulsion, the second emulsion or into the composite emulsion resulting from the mixture of both emulsions. The loaded composite emulsion enables the realisation of thin film-type surface coatings made of one or several layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Colas
    Inventors: Graziella Durand, Eric Godard, Jean-François Gal
  • Patent number: D1008467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Muskoka Research Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Godard