Patents by Inventor Jean Casuli

Jean Casuli 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: 6676199
    Abstract: The invention provides a lightweight vehicle flooring assembly, wherein a carrier layer (1) has a layered structure. This structure comprises a honeycomb-like core layer (7) which can be made of a suitably impregnated cardboard material and which is connected on both sides to a stiffening layer (8, 9). The inner stiffening layer (8) is made of an SMC-material, whilst the outer stiffening layer (9) is made of a needled, preferably open-celled or porous nonwoven, also suitably impregnated against humidity and dirt. The structure of the carrier layer (1) and, in particular, the sequence of the layers: skin, honeycomb structure, nonwoven is of particular significance for the mechanical stability of the carrier layer (1). The carrier layer (1) is provided with an inner and an outer lining, the inner lining comprising a PU-foam spring layer (10) and a rubber or latex mass layer (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Rieter Automotive (International) AG
    Inventors: Claude Buisson, Jean Casuli, Virginie Auger, Igor Bessin
  • Publication number: 20030151274
    Abstract: The invention provides a lightweight vehicle flooring assembly, wherein a carrier layer (1) has a layered structure. This structure comprises a honeycomb-like core layer (7) which can be made of a suitably impregnated cardboard material and which is connected on both sides to a stiffening layer (8, 9). The inner stiffening layer (8) is made of an SMC-material, whilst the outer stiffening layer (9) is made of a needled, preferably open-celled or porous nonwoven, also suitably impregnated against humidity and dirt. The structure of the carrier layer (1) and, in particular, the sequence of the layers: skin, honeycomb structure, nonwoven is of particular significance for the mechanical stability of the carrier layer (1). The carrier layer (1) is provided with an inner and an outer lining, the inner lining comprising a PU-foam spring layer (10) and a rubber or latex mass layer (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Claude Buisson, Jean Casuli, Virginie Auger, Igor Bessin