Patents by Inventor Francois Quoniam

Francois Quoniam 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).

  • Patent number: 11343952
    Abstract: An agricultural tractor having a component storage system. The storage system including a storage bracket which is attached to the pick-up hitch of the tractor. The storage bracket allows for the storage of components of the pick-up hitch when not in use, e.g. a pick-up hitch hook, a drawbar. As the bracket is attached to the pick-up hitch itself, the components are stored in a convenient location for the tractor operator, to allow for hitch components to be changed in a relatively fast manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: AGCO International GmbH
    Inventor: Francois Quoniam
  • Patent number: 11318998
    Abstract: A rotating mudguard assembly having fixed and rotating parts includes a locking mechanism to limit the relative movement between the fixed and rotating parts of the assembly. The locking mechanism has a locking pin which can selectively engage with a locking plate, the pin and the plate on respective parts of the rotating mudguard assembly. The locking mechanism may be an integral part of the assembly, or the locking mechanism may be a kit of parts for installation on or retrofitting to an assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: AGCO International GmbH
    Inventors: Valentin Hamel, Philippe Boittin, Johnny Dhordain, Francois Quoniam
  • Patent number: 11109522
    Abstract: A hitch assembly having a carrier for attachment to a working vehicle. A pair of lift arms, link member and actuator are pivotally interconnected such that the hitch assembly is lockable in working and folded configurations. In the working configuration, the lift arms are secured to the carrier and the actuator is operable to raise and lower the lift arms. In the folded configuration, the lift arms are pivotable relative to the carrier. Extension of the actuator folds the lift arms relative to the carrier to move the hitch assembly between the working and folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: AGCO International GmbH
    Inventors: Noemie Evrard, Francois Quoniam
  • Publication number: 20210153416
    Abstract: An agricultural tractor having an implement hitch or linkage arranged to receive linkage balls of different types. The tractor is provided with at least one linkage ball holder which can be used to store unused linkage balls on the tractor. The linkage ball holder is at least partly formed from a resiliently deformable material, such that a linkage ball can easily be retained within the holder without the need for additional mechanical locking parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Noemie Evrard, Francois Quoniam
  • Publication number: 20200122782
    Abstract: A rotating mudguard assembly having fixed and rotating parts includes a locking mechanism to limit the relative movement between the fixed and rotating parts of the assembly. The locking mechanism has a locking pin which can selectively engage with a locking plate, the pin and the plate on respective parts of the rotating mudguard assembly. The locking mechanism may be an integral part of the assembly, or the locking mechanism may be a kit of parts for installation on or retrofitting to an assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Valentin Hamel, Philippe Boittin, Johnny Dhordain, Francois Quoniam
  • Publication number: 20200068773
    Abstract: An agricultural tractor having a component storage system. The storage system including a storage bracket which is attached to the pick-up hitch of the tractor. The storage bracket allows for the storage of components of the pick-up hitch when not in use, e.g. a pick-up hitch hook, a drawbar. As the bracket is attached to the pick-up hitch itself, the components are stored in a convenient location for the tractor operator, to allow for hitch components to be changed in a relatively fast manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Francois Quoniam
  • Publication number: 20190357419
    Abstract: A hitch assembly for a working vehicle, the front hitch assembly includes a carrier for attachment to a working vehicle, the carrier being pivotable about a first axis; a pair of lift arms each of the lift arms having a first end and a second end, the lift arms pivotably attached to the carrier about a second axis, the second axis being proximate the first ends of the lift arms; a link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the link member being pivotably attached to the pair of lift arms about a third axis, the third axis being positioned closer to the second end of the lift arms than the second axis, the second end of the link for attachment to a working vehicle; a locking means; an actuator pivotably connected to the carrier and the lift arms at the second axis; wherein the hitch assembly has a working configuration and a folded configuration; and wherein in the working configuration, the locking means secures the lift arms relative to the carrier such that relative movement about the
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Noemie Evrard, Francois Quoniam
  • Patent number: 10462954
    Abstract: An adjustable width quick hitch assembly for an agricultural vehicle. The quick hitch assembly is provided with spacer elements which can be incorporated into the assembly as required, where the selection and positioning of the spacer elements results in an assembled quick hitch having various hitch widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: AGCO International GmbH
    Inventors: Francois Quoniam, Philippe Boittin, Mathieu Joel Baudoin
  • Publication number: 20180070524
    Abstract: An adjustable width quick hitch assembly for an agricultural vehicle. The quick hitch assembly is provided with spacer elements which can be incorporated into the assembly as required, where the selection and positioning of the spacer elements results in an assembled quick hitch having various hitch widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Francois Quoniam, Philippe Boittin, Mathieu Joel Baudoin