Patents by Inventor Gerard Hector Raymond Couderc

Gerard Hector Raymond Couderc 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).

  • Fitting for mounting a winch on the structure of an aircraft such as a helicopter
    Patent number: 6045292
    Abstract: A fitting for mounting a winch includes an axially sliding ring between an internally splined bearing and a splined shaft. Utilizing internal splines, the ring is constantly engaged with the external splines of the shaft. Axial sliding of the ring, facilitated by a pivoting grip, permits coupling and uncoupling of the interrupted internal splines of the bearing and the interrupted external splines of the ring. This coupling and uncoupling makes it possible to lock and unlock the shaft with respect to rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Eurocopter
    Inventors: Patrice Robert Paul Placide, Gerard Hector Raymond Couderc