Patents by Inventor François Masse

François Masse 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: 20240140367
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid recovery system for a motor vehicle where such a recovery system includes at least one liquid intake that communicates with a tank, which is designed to store liquid from the liquid intake, and is designed with an arrangement below the motor vehicle's beltline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Laurent ANDRE-MASSE, Philippe CARRARO, Julien CARRION, Pierre-Francois DUPRAT, Jean-Francois ROUSSEAU, Grégory VILLEMIN
  • Patent number: 11511305
    Abstract: An adapter for selectively connecting an accessory to a spray gun has an upstream connector for connecting to the spray gun, a downstream connector for connecting to accessory, a gasket located between the upstream and downstream connectors, and the upstream and downstream connectors are selectively connected together. When connected, one of the upstream and downstream connectors has a cylindrical portion at least partially inserted into another one of the upstream and downstream connectors, and a post projecting radially from the cylindrical portion. The other one of the upstream and downstream connectors has an arcuate slot being shaped and structured to receive the post of the one of the upstream and downstream connectors. A spray gun assembly has spray gun, an accessory and at least one adapter connecting the spray gun and the accessory together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: LES ENTREPRISES FRANCOIS MASSE INC.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Masse
  • Publication number: 20210154694
    Abstract: An adapter for selectively connecting an accessory to a spray gun has an upstream connector for connecting to the spray gun, a downstream connector for connecting to accessory, a gasket located between the upstream and downstream connectors, and the upstream and downstream connectors are selectively connected together. When connected, one of the upstream and downstream connectors has a cylindrical portion at least partially inserted into another one of the upstream and downstream connectors, and a post projecting radially from the cylindrical portion. The other one of the upstream and downstream connectors has an arcuate slot being shaped and structured to receive the post of the one of the upstream and downstream connectors. A spray gun assembly has spray gun, an accessory and at least one adapter connecting the spray gun and the accessory together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Jean-Francois MASSE
  • Publication number: 20160174616
    Abstract: An athletic jersey includes a torso portion having a neck opening, a left arm opening, a right arm opening, and a lower body opening and left and right sleeves attached to the torso portion at the left and right arm openings. The torso portion, left sleeve, and right sleeve comprise a jersey fabric material. The athletic jersey also includes wrist cuff portions at the end of each sleeve, wherein each of the wrist cuff portions includes an inner layer comprising a cut-resistant fabric material, an outer layer comprising a flexible fabric material, and an elastic band configured to secure each of the wrist cuff portions to a wearer. The wrist cuff portions are configured such that when the wearer is wearing the athletic jersey, the outer layer is in contact with the wearer's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Jeff EAGLES, Caroline DUPUIS, Steven BRANDT, François MASSE
  • Patent number: 6622528
    Abstract: This double knit fabric which may be used for sports garments or uniforms, namely sweaters and stockings, may include a repeating pattern of predetermined courses containing wales of consecutive selected groups of tuck and welt stitches to form holes in and throughout the knitted fabric. The pattern may be repeated to provide a fabric with a considerable number of holes aligned in a predetermined geometrical arrangement and a two different colored laminated effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Sport Maska Inc.
    Inventors: François Masse, Sylvain Vigeant
  • Publication number: 20030126894
    Abstract: This double knit fabric which may be used for sports garments or uniforms, namely sweaters and stockings, may include a repeating pattern of predetermined courses containing wales of consecutive selected groups of tuck and welt stitches to form holes in and throughout the knitted fabric. The pattern may be repeated to provide a fabric with a considerable number of holes aligned in a predetermined geometrical arrangement and a two different colored laminated effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Francois Masse, Sylvain Vigeant