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).
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Publication number: 20240066963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM SEInventors: Stéphane GINJA, Gérald ANDRE, Franck LETERRIER
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Patent number: 11850926Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Philippe Coudron
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Patent number: 11697461Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventor: Franck Leterrier
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Publication number: 20230107750Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Philippe COUDRON
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Publication number: 20230108708Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Philippe COUDRON
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Publication number: 20230017718Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM SEInventors: Franck LETERRIER, Pascal BARBIER
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Patent number: 11273771Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Franck Leterrier, Pascal Barbier, Philippe Coudron
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Patent number: 11104213Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventors: Franck Leterrier, Didier Porcherot
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Publication number: 20200298916Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventor: Franck LETERRIER
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Publication number: 20200114986Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Yoann EULALIE, Franck LETERRIER, Philippe GILOTTE
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Publication number: 20190275868Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Franck LETERRIER, Didier PORCHEROT
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Patent number: 10399415Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Franck Leterrier, Issam Khayat, Martin Struss
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Patent number: 10377429Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventor: Franck Leterrier
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Publication number: 20190084473Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Franck Leterrier, Issam Khayat, Martin Struss
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Publication number: 20180186220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Franck LETERRIER, Issam KHAYAT, Martin STRUSS
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Publication number: 20170282981Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventor: Franck LETERRIER
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Patent number: 8419108Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Franck Leterrier, Bertrand Hache
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Publication number: 20100314902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Franck Leterrier, Bertrand Hache