Patents by Inventor Francois Combes
Francois Combes 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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Patent number: 9704079Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a radio-frequency identification tag comprising a textile material backing intended to receive a radio-frequency identification module coupled with an electrical antenna. The method comprises the following steps: a) depositing (E1) a thermosetting adhesive on an area of the textile backing, b) depositing (E2) said electrical antenna (12) on the adhesive layer; c) depositing (E3) said radio-frequency identification module on the antenna and the adhesive layer, the radio-frequency identification module being positioned so as to be coupled with the antenna and at least partially in contact with the adhesive layer; d) folding (E4) the textile backing so as to cover said antenna and said radio-frequency identification module; and e) hot-pressing (E5) the folded textile backing so as to embed at least partially the antenna and the radio-frequency identification module in the adhesive layer and polymerise at least partially said adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: TAGSYSInventors: Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes, Franck D'Annunzio
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Patent number: 9626617Abstract: A process is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag such as an AK module or QFP package to a flexible surface such as textile or fabric. The process comprises providing a heat fusible label including at least a first layer having a first adhesive layer, a substrate layer including a secondary antenna structure, a heat activated second adhesive layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer for holding the RFID tag. The process further includes positioning the RFID tag on the PSA layer, pressing the tag against the PSA layer such that the PSA layer holds the tag against the heat fusible label at least temporarily, positioning the heat fusible label with the RFID tag on the flexible surface and applying heat and pressure to the heat fusible label to melt the heat activated layer and to fuse the label to the flexible surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Tagsys SASInventors: Philippe Martin, Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes
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Publication number: 20160321528Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a radio-frequency identification tag comprising a textile material backing intended to receive a radio-frequency identification module coupled with an electrical antenna. The method comprises the following steps: a) depositing (E1) a thermosetting adhesive on an area of the textile backing, b) depositing (E2) said electrical antenna (12) on the adhesive layer; c) depositing (E3) said radio-frequency identification module on the antenna and the adhesive layer, the radio-frequency identification module being positioned so as to be coupled with the antenna and at least partially in contact with the adhesive layer; d) folding (E4) the textile backing so as to cover said antenna and said radio-frequency identification module; and e) hot-pressing (E5) the folded textile backing so as to embed at least partially the antenna and the radio-frequency identification module in the adhesive layer and polymerise at least partially said adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes, Franck D'Annunzio
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Publication number: 20150278671Abstract: A process is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag such as an AK module or QFP package to a flexible surface such as textile or fabric. The process comprises providing a heat fusible label including at least a first layer having a first adhesive layer, a substrate layer including a secondary antenna structure, a heat activated second adhesive layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer for holding the RFID tag. The process further includes positioning the RFID tag on the PSA layer, pressing the tag against the PSA layer such that the PSA layer holds the tag against the heat fusible label at least temporarily, positioning the heat fusible label with the RFID tag on the flexible surface and applying heat and pressure to the heat fusible label to melt the heat activated layer and to fuse the label to the flexible surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Tagsys SASInventors: Philippe Martin, Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes
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Patent number: 8973468Abstract: A tool for mounting or removing a container of energy that powers an engine or motor that propels a motor vehicle, fixed to the motor vehicle using a lock on which there acts a piston that loads the lock. The tool includes at least one tool attachment device, a device for releasing the load on the lock by acting on the piston, and a device for locking and/or unlocking the battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: RENAULT s.a.s.Inventors: Bruno Escande, Francois Combe
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Patent number: 8813340Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Renault S.A.S.Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
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Publication number: 20140103116Abstract: A tag assembly is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag including a primary antenna to a flexible surface such as fabric, textile or an item of clothing. The tag assembly has a receptacle including a frame for securely holding the RFID tag, a secondary antenna, and attachment means for attaching the frame to the surface, wherein the frame forms part of the secondary antenna. A method of attaching an RFID tag to a flexible surface is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: TAGSYS SASInventors: Philippe Martin, David Derrien, Didier Elbaz, Francois Combes
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Publication number: 20120240730Abstract: A tool for mounting or removing a container of energy that powers an engine or motor that propels a motor vehicle, fixed to the motor vehicle using a lock on which there acts a piston that loads the lock. The tool includes at least one tool attachment device, a device for releasing the load on the lock by acting on the piston, and a device for locking and/or unlocking the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: RENAULT s.a.s.Inventors: Bruno Escande, Francois Combe
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Publication number: 20110240829Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
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Patent number: 5152896Abstract: The invention relates to the use of grafted celluloses, in fibrous form, particularly paper, non-woven web, flock, yarn, woven fabric, comprising quaternary ammonium functions, for eliminating humic substances and nitrates contained in natural water or industrial sewage.The grafted cellulose is for example obtained by radical grafting with the aid of a non-saturated monomer with quaternary ammonium function, particularly quaternized diethyl-amino-ethyl methacrylate.Its capacity is greater than or equal to 0.2 meq/g.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1991Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Institut Textile de France-Centre Technique IndustrielInventors: Michel Mazet, Isabelle Rigaudie, Daniel Wattiez, Roger Chatelin, Jean-Francois Combes, Louis Gavet
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Patent number: 4627920Abstract: The process consists firstly in adding, to the solution, an excess of a polyelectrolyte capable of forming an ionic association with the dissolved substance which it is desired to retain, and then in bringing the solution thus obtained into contact with a material possessing ionic groups which retain the polyelectrolyte by virtue of its ionic groups not associated with the said substance. The solution and the material can be brought into contact either by filtration or by tangential bathing. The polyelectrolyte can be retained either by ion exchange or by a charge repulsion effect.The material is advantageously a fibrous material of which the ionic groups are obtained by grafting.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1984Date of Patent: December 9, 1986Assignee: Institut Textile de FranceInventors: Roger Chatelin, Jean-Francois Combes, Daniel Wattiez