Patents by Inventor François Elie

François Elie 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).

  • Eyeglass lens packaging
    Patent number: 5467869
    Abstract: A display container for eyeglass lenses includes a plate to receive the eyeglass lens to be displayed and two half-shells pivoted to the edge of the plate about a pivot axis globally perpendicular to the plate. Each half-shell can move between a closed position wherein, juxtaposed to each other, they conjointly form a protective shell around the plate, and an open position in which they uncover the plate. The plate has a globally circular contour, has no rim over at least part of its edge and has locally projecting from it at least three locking pegs for holding the eyeglass lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Essilor International Cie Generale d'Optique
    Inventors: Francois Elie, Vincent Rossin
  • Fishing reel
    Patent number: D257169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Assignee: Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Crusher
    Patent number: D569991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Aes Chemunex
    Inventor: François Elie
  • Handset telephone
    Patent number: D293238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Horlogerie Photographique Francais
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Depilatory appliance
    Patent number: D293941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Assignee: Calor S.A.
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Tracer for spectacle frame rims
    Patent number: D579354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Tracer for spectacle frame rims, with viewing screen
    Patent number: D581295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Ophthalmic lens edger
    Patent number: D581957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventor: François Elie
  • Tracer for spectacle frame rims, with viewing screen
    Patent number: D588948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Essilor International
    Inventor: François Elie
  • Handle for a cooking pan
    Patent number: D314490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Terraillon
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Surface decoration for the bottom exterior of a cooking pan
    Patent number: D317550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Terraillon
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Lens testing instrument
    Patent number: D325782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie General d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Refractometer
    Patent number: D327024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Contour plotter for eyewear
    Patent number: D327025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Lens centering instrument
    Patent number: D327126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie
  • Lens centering instrument
    Patent number: D327326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie General d'Optique)
    Inventor: Francois Elie