Patents by Inventor Frédéric Boussicot
Frédéric Boussicot 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: 20190092285Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) between a windscreen wiper blade holder (2) and a windscreen wiper blade (13), said blade (13) consisting of a top part (15) that is capable of cooperating with said blade holder (2) and a bottom part (16) in direct contact with the windscreen or window to be wiped, said device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) having a shape that complements said top part (15) of said blade (13), characterised in that it is capable of being solidly attached to linking means (29), said linking means (29) connecting one of the ends of said blade holder (2) to one of the ends of said blade (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Frederic Boussicot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Gérald Caillot
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Patent number: 10155501Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) between a windscreen wiper blade holder (2) and a windscreen wiper blade (13), said blade (13) consisting of a top part (15) that is capable of cooperating with said blade holder (2) and a bottom part (16) in direct contact with the windscreen or window to be wiped, said device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) having a shape that complements said top part (15) of said blade (13), characterized in that it is capable of being solidly attached to linking means (29), said linking means (29) connecting one of the ends of said blade holder (2) to one of the ends of said blade (13).Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Frederic Boussicot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Gérald Caillot
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Patent number: 9669804Abstract: An assembly including a windscreen wiper and a connector between the windscreen wiper and a drive arm, the wiper extending in a longitudinal direction, and the connector is capable of being installed in a free end of the drive arm and further includes an attachment element permanently fixed to the wiper, and an installation element pivotally mounted onto the attachment element. The installation element includes elastically deformable locking means with a portion that is capable of ensuring locking in the longitudinal direction of the connector in an installed position thereof in the free end of the arm. The locking means includes a tab that extends in the longitudinal direction of the wiper. The attachment element is configured to restrict the ability of the tab to pivot.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Jean-Claude Thienard, Frédéric Boussicot
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Publication number: 20150107044Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) between a windscreen wiper blade holder (2) and a windscreen wiper blade (13), said blade (13) consisting of a top part (15) that is capable of cooperating with said blade holder (2) and a bottom part (16) in direct contact with the windscreen or window to be wiped, said device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) having a shape that complements said top part (15) of said blade (13), characterised in that it is capable of being solidly attached to linking means (29), said linking means (29) connecting one of the ends of said blade holder (2) to one of the ends of said blade (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Frederic Boussicot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Gérald Caillot
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Patent number: 8943643Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) between a windscreen wiper blade holder (2) and a windscreen wiper blade (13), said blade (13) consisting of a top part (15) that is capable of cooperating with said blade holder (2) and a bottom part (16) in direct contact with the windscreen or window to be wiped, said device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) having a shape that complements said top part (15) of said blade (13), characterized in that it is capable of being solidly attached to linking means (29), said linking means (29) connecting one of the ends of said blade holder (2) to one of the ends of said blade (13).Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Frederic Boussicot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Gerald Caillot
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Publication number: 20140230176Abstract: An assembly including a windscreen wiper and a connector between the windscreen wiper and a drive arm, the wiper extending in a longitudinal direction, and the connector is capable of being installed in a free end of the drive arm and further includes an attachment element permanently fixed to the wiper, and an installation element pivotally mounted onto the attachment element. The installation element includes elastically deformable locking means with a portion that is capable of ensuring locking in the longitudinal direction of the connector in an installed position thereof in the free end of the arm. The locking means includes a tab that extends in the longitudinal direction of the wiper. The attachment element is configured to restrict the ability of the tab to pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Jean-Claude Thienard, Frédéric Boussicot
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Patent number: 8719994Abstract: A connector between a windscreen wiper and a drive arm, with the wiper extending in a longitudinal direction, and the connector being capable of being installed in a free end of the arm, includes an attachment part equipped with a housing open towards a bottom and allowing removable attachment according to a vertical direction of the wiper with the connector, and elastically deformable locking means having a portion that is capable of ensuring locking in the longitudinal direction of the connector in an installed position thereof in the free end of the arm. The attachment part is designed to cooperate with an installation element other than the locking means and is permanently fixed to the wiper. The locking means comprise a tab that extends in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Jean-Claude Thienard, Frederic Boussicot
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Patent number: 8127394Abstract: The invention relates to an end-piece (20) for a windshield wiper blade unit, which end-piece comprises: an open hollow body (26) that receives a longitudinal end of the spine member; and locking means for locking the end of the spine member in the engaged position in which it is engaged in the cylindrical recess. In accordance with the invention, the locking means (46, 48) are declutchable, so as to enable the end-piece to be dismounted from the front end of the spine member.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Jean-Michel Jarasson, Frédéric Boussicot, Xavier Bousset
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Publication number: 20100212101Abstract: A connector between a windscreen wiper and a drive arm, with the wiper extending in a longitudinal direction, and the connector being capable of being installed in a free end of the arm, includes an attachment part equipped with a housing open towards a bottom and allowing removable attachment according to a vertical direction of the wiper with the connector, and elastically deformable locking means having a portion that is capable of ensuring locking in the longitudinal direction of the connector in an installed position thereof in the free end of the arm. The attachment part is designed to cooperate with an installation element other than the locking means and is permanently fixed to the wiper. The locking means comprise a tab that extends in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Jean-Claude Thienard, Frederic Boussicot
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Publication number: 20090007364Abstract: A connection device between a windscreen-wiper blade and a drive arm capable of powering wiping of said windscreen-wiper blade on a window or windscreen includes two flanges capable of being solidly attached to one another. The two flanges are fixed to the same axis of rotation according to two distinct positions in relation to at least one of the two flanges, or one of the two flanges includes a fixed axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2006Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Jean-Michel Jarasson, Gerald Caillot, Guisseppe Grasso, Olivier Ruat, Frederic Boussicot
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Publication number: 20080289134Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) between a windscreen wiper blade holder (2) and a windscreen wiper blade (13), said blade (13) consisting of a top part (15) that is capable of cooperating with said blade holder (2) and a bottom part (16) in direct contact with the windscreen or window to be wiped, said device (14, 45, 52, 56, 66) having a shape that complements said top part (15) of said blade (13), characterised in that it is capable of being solidly attached to linking means (29), said linking means (29) connecting one of the ends of said blade holder (2) to one of the ends of said blade (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Frederic Boussicot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Gerald Caillot
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Publication number: 20080127442Abstract: The invention relates to an end-piece (20) for a windshield wiper blade unit, which end-piece comprises: an open hollow body (26) that receives a longitudinal end of the spine member; and locking means for locking the end of the spine member in the engaged position in which it is engaged in the cylindrical recess. In accordance with the invention, the locking means (46, 48) are declutchable, so as to enable the end-piece to be dismounted from the front end of the spine member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Valeo Systemes d'EssuyageInventors: Jean-Michel Jarasson, Frederic Boussicot, Xavier Bousset