Patents by Inventor Gerard Texier

Gerard Texier 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).

  • Cigar lighter with a safety blade terminal, in particular for motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6130409
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cigar lighter, comprising a removable heating plug and a lighting body including a lighting socket in which the heating plug is accommodated along an assembly direction and the bottom of which carries a bimetallic strip with electrical insulation. A potential difference exists between the socket and the bimetallic strip for supplying electrical power to the heating plug. The cigar lighter includes a safety blade terminal in electrical contact with the bimetallic strip, and able to be linked electrically to the socket in the event of overheating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pierre Henry Batut, Gerard Texier