Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois Berard

Jean-Francois Berard 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).

  • Fuel cell architecture
    Patent number: 11117458
    Abstract: It is an object of the invention is a fuel cell system architecture provides a good weight distribution, improved trunk space without reducing the security against front-end and rear end collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Plastic Omnium Advanced Innovation and Research
    Inventors: Joel Op De Beeck, Bernard Gautherin, Damien Boquel, Eric Deparis, Paul Wouters, Jean-Francois Berard
  • FUEL CELL ARCHITECTURE
    Publication number: 20200148075
    Abstract: It is an object of the invention is a fuel cell system architecture provides a good weight distribution, improved trunk space without reducing the security against front-end and rear end collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Plastic Omnium Advanced Innovation and Research
    Inventors: Joel OP DE BEECK, Bernard GAUTHERIN, Damien BOQUEL, Eric DEPARIS, Paul WOUTERS, Jean-Francois BERARD
  • NOx REDUCTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170370259
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing the nitrogen oxides found in the exhaust produced by a vehicle engine, the system comprising a NOx trap and a first adding means for adding a reducing agent to the exhaust gas. The first adding means is positioned downstream of the engine and either upstream of or within the NOx trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: PLASTIC OMNIUM ADVANCED INNOVATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Jean-Francois BERARD, Anita KOUAKOU, Jules-Joseph VAN SCHAFTINGEN
  • Method of controlling the pressure of a fuel system of a hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 9308814
    Abstract: A method of controlling pressure of a fuel system of a hybrid vehicle including an engine fed with fuel stored in a tank made of plastics material, and an electric motor, the method including, when the engine is stopped, relaxing pressure inside the fuel tank in full or in part after a given safety duration and as a function of at least one stress accumulation parameter, each stress accumulation parameter being associated with an element of the fuel system and being defined by information concerning temperature, information concerning exposure duration, and information concerning a level of stress on the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Bjorn Criel, Jean-Francois Berard
  • A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE OF A FUEL SYSTEM OF A HYBRID VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140217109
    Abstract: A method of controlling pressure of a fuel system of a hybrid vehicle including an engine fed with fuel stored in a tank made of plastics material, and an electric motor, the method including, when the engine is stopped, relaxing pressure inside the fuel tank in full or in part after a given safety duration and as a function of at least one stress accumulation parameter, each stress accumulation parameter being associated with an element of the fuel system and being defined by information concerning temperature, information concerning exposure duration, and information concerning a level of stress on the element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH ( Societe Anonyme)
    Inventors: Bjorn Criel, Jean-Francois Berard