Patents by Inventor Eric Poton
Eric Poton 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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Publication number: 20170232936Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter 9 designed to be interposed between a connector 8 and an end portion of a drive arm, the adapter 9 including a first attachment member 32 designed to cooperate with a second attachment member 72 of the connector 8, the first attachment member 32 having at least one attachment wall arranged in a longitudinal plane of the adapter 9 and that bears a pivot shaft Ad of the connector 8, characterized in that the attachment wall has at least one recess 38c designed to receive a stiffening rib 70 of the connector 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher, Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20170210346Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mount comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or to said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Stéphane Houssat, Eric Poton, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170210347Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mount comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170210345Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mount comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or to said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170203727Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mount comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or to said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170203726Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mount comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or to said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170203728Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mount comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or to said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat, Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20170203729Abstract: Streamlined flat windscreen wiper (1), in particular of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a longitudinal wiper blade (8), at least one longitudinal stiffening spine (6), a longitudinal member (7) for holding said wiper blade and said stiffening spine, a longitudinal fairing (2, 3) comprising two end caps (3) and a central mount (2) extending between the end caps and being linked thereto, the mounts comprising means for fixing to said stiffening spine or to said member for holding this spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170136995Abstract: The invention relates to a cover 20 intended to lock a shaft 2a securely to a driving arm and a connector 8 that carries a wiper 1, the cover 20 extending along a main longitudinal axis X and having at least two longitudinal flanks 25, each longitudinal flank 25 having an open slot 29 delimited at a first longitudinal end by an end wall 29e and at a second longitudinal end by an opening 29c for receiving the shaft 2a, said cover 20 being characterized in that said opening 29c is formed opposite said end wall 29e. Application to motor vehicles, in particular to the wiping of a rear window.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat
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Publication number: 20170136996Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate piece 101 intended to be interposed between a connector 8 that is able to carry a wiper and a connecting element 203 of a driving arm, the connector 8 comprising at least one receiving bearing 15 for receiving a first shaft 102, the connecting element 203 comprising at least one receiving orifice 215 for receiving a second shaft 103, characterized in that the intermediate piece 101 is equipped with the first shaft 102 and the second shaft 103. Application to motor vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat
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Publication number: 20170080901Abstract: Wiper unit (2), in particular for a windscreen wiper, comprising a body (2?) and an articulated cover (28a), which can be displaced between two positions (P1, P3) opposite the body (2?), characterized in that it comprises stop means (30, 31a, 31b, 27b, 283a2?) which define an end of course position (P3) of the cover (28a).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systémes d'EssuyageInventors: Stéphane Houssat, Eric Poton, Vincent Gaucher
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Publication number: 20170057465Abstract: The present invention concerns an elongated elastic support element 16 for a wiper blade 10 intended to be inserted in a support 14 for a wiper blade 10, the elongated elastic support element 16 being formed integrally between two longitudinal ends 16a and through which passes a median longitudinal plane P1, the elongated elastic support element comprising locking means 50 each intended to cooperate with a complementary locking member 56 carried by the wiper blade 10, and of which at least one locking means 50 is arranged at each longitudinal end 16a of the elongated elastic support element 16, characterized in that the locking means 50 comprise a single locking notch 50 per longitudinal end 16a, a first locking notch 50b extending from one side of the median longitudinal plane P1 and a second locking notch 50c extending from the other side of the median longitudinal plane P1. The invention also concerns a wiper blade 10 and a windscreen wiper 1 of a motor vehicle comprising said blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher, Eric Poton, Olivier Jomard
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Publication number: 20160375868Abstract: The invention relates to an end fitting (1) for a wiper blade (2) of a pane of glass of a motor vehicle comprising at least one flexible support (3) and also a squeegee blade (4) designed to be applied against the pane of glass. The end fitting (1) comprises a housing (8) capable of receiving a terminal part of the flexible support (3). The end fitting (1) comprises two distinct elements (5, 6) including an external shell (5) and an internal liner (6) that is provided with the housing (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Olivier Jomard, Eric Poton, Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat
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Publication number: 20160347283Abstract: The invention relates to an end joining piece (1) for a wiper of a window of a vehicle, comprising at least one flexible support (3) as well as a friction blade (4) which is designed to be applied against the window. The end joining place (1) comprises a receptacle (5) which can receive an end part (28) of the flexible support (3). The end joining piece (1) is provided with at least one means (7) for locking the end part (28) of the flexible support (3) in the engaged position inside the receptacle (5). The locking means (7) comprise an orifice (10) which equips the end joining piece (1) and a stud (8) which is equipped with a finger (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Olivier Jomard, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher, Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20160304061Abstract: The invention relates to an end fitting 1 for a vehicle window wiper, comprising at least one longitudinal support and a blade intended to be pressed against the window, the end fitting 1 comprising a housing 5 that is able to receive an end part of the longitudinal support, the end fitting comprising at least one means 7 for locking the end part of the longitudinal support in the position fitted in the housing 5, said end fitting 1 comprising at least one means 43 that forms a stop against the end part of the longitudinal support, characterized in that the means 43 is flexible so as to cause the locking means 7 to bear against the longitudinal support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat, Olivier Jomard, Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20160304060Abstract: An end cap for a wiper of a window of a vehicle having at least one flexible supporting element and a blade design to be applied against the window is disclosed. The end cap includes a housing for receiving an end portion of the flexible supporting element. The end cap also has at least one means for locking the end portion of the flexible supporting element in an engaged position in the housing, and an outer wall delimiting the cap as well as an access orifice to the locking means, the locking means including a portion forming a longitudinal stop facing the flexible supporting element, a first face extending between the housing and the outer wall and a second face opposite the orifice. The locking means include an element that emerges at the junction between the first face and the portion and that extends at least longitudinally beyond the portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Eric Poton, Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher, Olivier Jomard
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Publication number: 20160059829Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for a windscreen-wiper blade (2), said connector (1) being configured such as to engage with an adapter (3) for enabling a connection between said blade (2) and a drive arm, said connector (1) including a body (10) and a cover (30) which is movable on said body (10) along a hinge axis (X), said cover (30) including at least one means (31) for hinging on said body (10) and at least one first slot (32), said one or more first slots (32) being located on one or more side portions (33) of said cover (30) such as to form flexible areas (42), said one or more flexible areas (42) including the one or more hinging means (31). The invention also relates to an attachment device including an adapter (3) and a connector (1) such as previously described. The invention further relates to a windscreen-wiper blade (2) including such an attachment device. The invention finally relates to a wiping system including such a windscreen-wiper blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicants: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE, VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventor: Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20160016544Abstract: A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting has means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat, Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20160016551Abstract: A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto, the mounting comprising means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and where each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of said member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat, Eric Poton
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Publication number: 20160016542Abstract: A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat, Eric Poton