Patents by Inventor Franck Leterrier

Franck Leterrier 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: 20240066963
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle opening panel, comprising an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, an outer skin which is at least partially made of plastic material and attached to the inner panel, comprising an inner surface facing an outer surface of the inner panel, and a plate for supporting equipment covered by the outer skin and directly attached in a sealed manner to the inner surface of the outer skin, said plate being disposed within an internal volume delimited, on the one hand, by the outer surface of an inner panel and, on the other hand, by the inner surface of the outer skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM SE
    Inventors: Stéphane GINJA, Gérald ANDRE, Franck LETERRIER
  • Patent number: 11850926
    Abstract: A motor vehicle opening panel including an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, provided with an upper part in which a first opening is made that is intended to accommodate a rear window, and an outer skin, at least partially made of plastic material, attached to the inner panel, comprising an inner surface located opposite an outer surface of the inner panel. The opening panel further includes a support plate for at least one equipment item covered by the outer skin. The inner surface of the outer skin is attached directly to the support plate 4 in a sealed manner. The plate is arranged inside an inner volume delimited by the outer surface of the inner panel and by the inner surface of the outer skin. The outer skin is attached directly and fastened removably to the inner panel or to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 11697461
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rear closure system (2; 102) of a motor vehicle, comprising: a main body (4; 104), and a module (10; 110) that can be detached from the main body (4; 104) and can receive a device (24; 124), the main body (4; 104) comprising a free space (12; 112) accessible through an opening (14; 114), the dimensions of the free space (12; 112) and the opening (14; 114) being such that the module (10; 110) can be inserted into, and removed from, the main body (4; 104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Franck Leterrier
  • Publication number: 20230107750
    Abstract: A motor vehicle opening panel including an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, provided with an upper part in which a first opening is made that is intended to accommodate a rear window, and an outer skin, at least partially made of plastic material, attached to the inner panel, comprising an inner surface located opposite an outer surface of the inner panel. The opening panel further includes a support plate for at least one equipment item covered by the outer skin. The inner surface of the outer skin is attached directly to the support plate 4 in a sealed manner. The plate is arranged inside an inner volume delimited by the outer surface of the inner panel and by the inner surface of the outer skin. The outer skin is attached directly and fastened removably to the inner panel or to the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Philippe COUDRON
  • Publication number: 20230108708
    Abstract: A motor vehicle opening panel including an inner panel, preferably made of plastic material, with an upper part in which a first opening is made to accommodate a rear window, and an outer skin, at least partially made of plastic material, attached to the inner panel, including an inner surface opposite an outer surface of the inner panel. The opening panel further includes a support plate for an equipment item covered by the outer skin, the inner surface of the outer skin being attached directly to the support plate in a sealed manner. The plate is arranged inside an inner volume delimited by the outer surface of the inner panel and by the inner surface of the outer skin. The plate is attached to the inner panel so that the assembly consisting of the plate and the outer skin is mounted on the inner panel in a removable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Philippe COUDRON
  • Publication number: 20230017718
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of molding a motor vehicle part, the motor vehicle part being made from thermosetting plastic material and including at least one metal insert having a shape allowing it to extend substantially through the entire thickness of the motor vehicle part, the method being characterized in that it includes the following steps placing the metal insert and the thermosetting plastic material in a mold, and molding the motor vehicle part comprising the overmolded metal insert, the metal insert being deformed at least at one mechanical weakening zone by closing the mold for molding the motor vehicle part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM SE
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Pascal BARBIER
  • Patent number: 11273771
    Abstract: Structural liner (20) of a motor vehicle hatchback (10) having an outer face (22) oriented towards the outside of the vehicle and an inner face (24) oriented towards the inside of the vehicle when the hatchback (10)) is assembled on the latter, and at least one groove (23) borne by one of the two faces (22, 24), the groove (23) forming a zone of mechanical weakness able to facilitate the execution of an opening (28) within the structural liner (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Pascal Barbier, Philippe Coudron
  • Patent number: 11104213
    Abstract: Vehicle hatch comprising at least one lateral post, to which a rear window is attached, the post forming a profile having an open cross section and comprising a first and a second U-shaped cavity that each comprise two walls. The first cavity is oriented towards the median plane of the vehicle and comprises a rear wall and a front wall, and the second cavity is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle and comprises an inside wall and an outside wall. The front wall of the first cavity is arranged so as to be continuous with the outside wall of the second cavity, and the rear wall of the first cavity is separated from the inside wall of the second cavity so as to free up a free space that allows for access to the inner portion of the profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Didier Porcherot
  • Publication number: 20200298916
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rear closure system (2; 102) of a motor vehicle, comprising: a main body (4; 104), and a module (10; 110) that can be detached from the main body (4; 104) and can receive a device (24; 124), the main body (4; 104) comprising a free space (12; 112) accessible through an opening (14; 114), the dimensions of the free space (12; 112) and the opening (14; 114) being such that the module (10; 110) can be inserted into, and removed from, the main body (4; 104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventor: Franck LETERRIER
  • Publication number: 20200114986
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spoiler (4) for an automobile vehicle designed to be located in a region near a rear edge of the roof above a rear window (9), comprising: several openings (8) located on an upper face of the spoiler (4), and several conduits (12) designed to connect the openings (8) to a lower face of the spoiler (4), the spoiler (4) comprises several scoops (10; 110; 210) mounted in mobile openings (8) and free to move relative to the spoiler (4) so as to close off the openings (8) when in the folded position, and to perform a guidance function when in the extended position, to allow air flow along the rear window (9), the scoops (10; 110; 210) including means of generating vortex structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Yoann EULALIE, Franck LETERRIER, Philippe GILOTTE
  • Publication number: 20190275868
    Abstract: Vehicle hatch comprising at least one lateral post, to which a rear window is attached, the post forming a profile having an open cross section and comprising a first and a second U-shaped cavity that each comprise two walls. The first cavity is oriented towards the median plane of the vehicle and comprises a rear wall and a front wall, and the second cavity is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle and comprises an inside wall and an outside wall. The front wall of the first cavity is arranged so as to be continuous with the outside wall of the second cavity, and the rear wall of the first cavity is separated from the inside wall of the second cavity so as to free up a free space that allows for access to the inner portion of the profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Didier PORCHEROT
  • Patent number: 10399415
    Abstract: The motor vehicle tailgate has a plastic box structure including at least one structural element supporting a rear screen. The structural element delimits, with the rear screen, a housing including an interior opening, the interior opening being closed by way of a lining which is attached in such a way that the housing houses an electrical element of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Issam Khayat, Martin Struss
  • Patent number: 10377429
    Abstract: A rear spoiler of a motor vehicle. The spoiler includes a first part intended for being attached to the rear of the vehicle in an attachment position by a first attachment means, and a second part which is intended for being removably attached to the first part in an attachment position by a second attachment means, the second part leaving a portion of the upper surface of the first part visible in this attachment position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Franck Leterrier
  • Publication number: 20190084473
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical casing for a motor vehicle, including a top portion for receiving a glass panel, a bottom portion, and an assembly of lateral elements for connecting the top portion to the bottom portion, characterized in that the top portion forms a frame that is provided with a joint along the entire periphery thereof, said joint being designed to rest against a sealing surface of a housing in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Issam Khayat, Martin Struss
  • Publication number: 20180186220
    Abstract: The motor vehicle tailgate has a plastic box structure including at least one structural element supporting a rear screen. The structural element delimits, with the rear screen, a housing including an interior opening, the interior opening being closed by way of a lining which is attached in such a way that the housing houses an electrical element of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Issam KHAYAT, Martin STRUSS
  • Publication number: 20170282981
    Abstract: A rear spoiler of a motor vehicle. The spoiler includes a first part intended for being attached to the rear of the vehicle in an attachment position by a first attachment means, and a second part which is intended for being removably attached to the first part in an attachment position by a second attachment means, the second part leaving a portion of the upper surface of the first part visible in this attachment position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Franck LETERRIER
  • Patent number: 8419108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comprising a tailgate box and at least one link designed to be fitted on the box. The box is designed to receive a part that is fastened to the box by adhesive, said box having for this purpose an adhesive track, the box also including at least one lateral upright comprising a section member of open cross-section with the opening therein interrupting the adhesive track. The link comprises an additional segment of adhesive track, and the link and the upright being shaped so that the link can be fitted on the upright in such a manner that it closes the cross-section of the section member and causes the additional segment to span the interruption in the adhesive track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Bertrand Hache
  • Publication number: 20100314902
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comprising a tailgate box and at least one link designed to be fitted on the box. The box is designed to receive a part that is fastened to the box by adhesive, said box having for this purpose an adhesive track, the box also including at least one lateral upright comprising a section member of open cross-section with the opening therein interrupting the adhesive track. The link comprises an additional segment of adhesive track, and the link and the upright being shaped so that the link can be fitted on the upright in such a manner that it closes the cross-section of the section member and causes the additional segment to span the interruption in the adhesive track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
    Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Bertrand Hache