Patents by Inventor Gilbert Terranova

Gilbert Terranova 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: 10486497
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova
  • Patent number: 9676252
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES S.A.S.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova
  • Publication number: 20170129308
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova
  • Publication number: 20140378045
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES S.A.S.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova
  • Patent number: 8888571
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Systems Thermiques S.A.S.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova
  • Patent number: 8333234
    Abstract: A casing (1) is dedicated to housing a heat exchanger (3) in a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, for example of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger (3) comprises an air inlet face (12), an air outlet face (13), a rear end face (15), a front end face (14), and at least one side face (16, 17) capped with a radiator tank (4, 5). The casing (1) comprises side walls (18, 19) defining at least one housing to receive at least one part of the radiator tank (4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Valeo Climatisation
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Thomas Carton, Gilbert Terranova
  • Patent number: 8059944
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device comprising a housing (15), through which air to be heated can pass and which delimits a heating space controlled by a power supply control circuit connected to a power source. The heating space includes electric heating modules (14), each heating module consisting of a first and second metal tape (10, 10) that arc essentially parallel in a transversal direction (D) and of a positive temperature coefficient resistive elements (12) fixed between the two metal tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Fredéric Pierron, Christophe Marange, Gilbert Terranova, Olivier Colette
  • Patent number: 7971799
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a heating assembly comprising, in combination, a main radiator (1) for fluid flow and an electric radiator. The latter is disposed on one face of the main radiator (1) defining its general plane, and consists of a plurality of independent heating elements (6). Each of these heating elements (6) comprises an elementary electrical heating body (7), having connecting means (31, 31?) for connection to an electrical power source, and a finned element (8). These heating elements (6) are assembled on a connecting structure of the electric radiator on the face of the main radiator (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Climatisation S.A.
    Inventors: Olivier Colette, Frederic Pierron, Gilbert Terranova, Roland Haussmann
  • Publication number: 20110100596
    Abstract: A casing (1) is dedicated to housing a heat exchanger (3) in a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, for example of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger (3) comprises an air inlet face (12), an air outlet face (13), a rear end face (15), a front end face (14), and at least one side face (16, 17) capped with a radiator tank (4, 5). The casing (1) comprises side walls (18, 19) defining at least one housing to receive at least one part of the radiator tank (4, 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: VALEO CLIMATISATION S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Thomas Carton, Gilbert Terranova
  • Patent number: 7841384
    Abstract: A casing (1) is dedicated to housing a heat exchanger (3) in a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, for example of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger (3) comprises an air inlet face (12), an air outlet face (13), a rear end face (15), a front end face (14), and at least one side face (16, 17) capped with a radiator tank (4, 5). The casing (1) comprises side walls (18, 19) defining at least one housing to receive at least one part of the radiator tank (4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Climatisation
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Thomas Carton, Gilbert Terranova
  • Publication number: 20100086288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device comprising a housing (15), through which air to be heated can pass and which delimits a heating space controlled by a power supply control circuit connected to a power source. The heating space includes electric heating modules (14), each heating module consisting of a first and second metal tape (10, 10) that arc essentially parallel in a transversal direction (D) and of a positive temperature coefficient resistive elements (12) fixed between the two metal tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Fredéric Pierron, Christophe Marange, Gilbert Terranova, Olivier Colette
  • Patent number: 7669640
    Abstract: A casing houses a heat exchanger in a vehicle HVAC system. The heat exchanger includes air inlet and air outlet faces, rear end and front end faces, and first and second side faces. The side faces are each capped with a radiator tank comprising a front end. Each radiator tank defines an orifice for connection to a heat transfer fluid supply circuit. The casing includes a front end wall defining an opening opposite the front end face of the heat-exchanger. The casing also includes a cover defining at least two passages adapted to suit the orifices of the radiator tanks and fixedly attached to the front end wall. The cover also includes seals for limiting the outlet of air via the opening and/or the passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Climatisation S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova, Thomas Carton
  • Patent number: 7627234
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device comprising a housing (15), through which air to be heated can pass and which delimits a heating space controlled by a power supply control circuit connected to a power source. The heating space includes electric heating modules (14), each heating module consisting of a first and second metal tape (10, 10) that are essentially parallel in a transversal direction (D) and of a positive temperature coefficient resistive elements (12) fixed between the two metal tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Valeo Systems Thermiques S.A.S.
    Inventors: Frédéric Pierron, Christophe Marange, Gilbert Terranova, Olivier Colette
  • Publication number: 20070175518
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques S.A.S.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova
  • Publication number: 20070084858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device comprising a housing (15), through which air to be heated can pass and which delimits a heating space controlled by a powersupply control circuit connected to a power source. The heating spacecomprises electric heating modules (14), each heating module consisting of a first and second metal tape (10, 10) that arc essentially parallel in a transversal direction (D) and of a positive temperature coefficient resistive elements (12) fixed between the two metal tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO CLIMATISATION
    Inventors: Frederic Pierron, Christophe Marange, Gilbert Terranova, Olivier Colette
  • Patent number: 7200327
    Abstract: Electric heating device comprising an electric radiator (10) for heating the air passing through it, said radiator comprising a casing (12), at least one resistive element mounted in the casing and constituted by at least one zigzag metal strip (22) which is disposed so as to be directly exposed to the air passing through the casing, and a circuit (30) for controlling the electrical supply of the resistive element or elements connected to a power supply. The electric radiator (10) comprises a set of individual heating modules (20) disposed parallel to one another in the casing (12) and so as to be directly exposed to the air passing through the casing, each heating module (20) comprising a pleated or corrugated metal strip (22) and an electronic switch controlled by the control circuit (30) intended to selectively inhibit the electrical supply of the metal strip (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Climatisation
    Inventors: Frédéric Pierron, Gilbert Terranova, Christophe Marange, Olivier Colette
  • Publication number: 20060222346
    Abstract: Electric heating device comprising an electric radiator (10) for heating the air passing through it, said radiator comprising a casing (12), at least one resistive element mounted in the casing and constituted by at least one zigzag metal strip (22) which is disposed so as to be directly exposed to the air passing through the casing, and a circuit (30) for controlling the electrical supply of the resistive element or elements connected to a power supply. The electric radiator (10) comprises a set of individual heating modules (20) disposed parallel to one another in the casing (12) and so as to be directly exposed to the air passing through the casing, each heating module (20) comprising a pleated or corrugated metal strip (22) and an electronic switch controlled by the control circuit (30) intended to selectively inhibit the electrical supply of the metal strip (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Frederic Pierron, Gilbert Terranova, Christophe Marange, Olivier Colette
  • Publication number: 20060175504
    Abstract: The support part has support ribs for holding an item of equipment, in particular an electric motor for a motor vehicle. A mold consisting of at least two cores is provided. These cores are brought toward one another in a direction (D) such that they are in contact with one another along a parting plane. The mold is filled with a moldable material and the cores are moved apart from one another in the given direction (D). The support ribs are provided on the molded part with an angle of inclination with respect to the given direction (D). The ribs follow the parting plane. A clearance is provided in the region of the parting plane between the cores in order to form the ribs during molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Stephane Talaucher, Gilbert Terranova
  • Publication number: 20060000580
    Abstract: A casing (1) is dedicated to housing a heat exchanger, in a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, for example of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger comprises air inlet and air outlet faces, rear end and front end faces, and first and second side faces each capped with a radiator tank comprising a front end furnished with an orifice (6, 7) for connection to a heat transfer fluid supply circuit. The casing (1) comprises a front end wall (15) comprising an opening opposite the front end face (10) of the heat-exchanger, and a cover (24) i) comprising at least two passages (37, 38) adapted to suit the orifices (6, 7), ii) suitable to be placed against the front end face of the heat exchanger and to be fixedly attached to the front end wall (15), and iii) also comprising sealing means (39, 40) responsible for limiting the outlet of air via the opening and/or via at least one of the passages (37, 38).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: Veleo Climatisation S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Gilbert Terranova, Thomas Carton
  • Publication number: 20050279484
    Abstract: A casing (1) is dedicated to housing a heat exchanger (3) in a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, for example of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger (3) comprises an air inlet face (12), an air outlet face (13), a rear end face (15), a front end face (14), and at least one side face (16, 17) capped with a radiator tank (4, 5). The casing (1) comprises side walls (18, 19) defining at least one housing to receive at least one part of the radiator tank (4, 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: Valeo Climatisation S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Vincent, Thomas Carton, Gilbert Terranova