Patents by Inventor Jean-Louis Robalo

Jean-Louis Robalo 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: 11002056
    Abstract: A pulley stud for a window regulator is provided. The pulley stud having: an upper head portion; a shaft portion; a first mounting portion; and a second mounting portion, wherein the first mounting portion has an anti-rotation portion located on a portion of the periphery of the first mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Ecevit Demirtas, Gabriel Hazon, Stephane Hemond, Jean-Louis Robalo, Eric Simonneau
  • Patent number: 10221608
    Abstract: A mechanical reducer case for converting a motor torque into a drive torque for an opening is provided, the case forming a guide rail guiding the opening into a closed position or into an open position. Also disclosed is a motorized system for driving an opening including the preceding case and a method for manufacturing the preceding case including a half-shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Fever, Stephane Hemond, Francois Lefevre, Jean-Louis Robalo
  • Publication number: 20180371816
    Abstract: A pulley stud for a window regulator is provided. The pulley stud having: an upper head portion; a shaft portion; a first mounting portion; and a second mounting portion, wherein the first mounting portion has an anti-rotation portion located on a portion of the periphery of the first mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ecevit DEMIRTAS, Gabriel HAZON, Stephane HEMOND, Jean-Louis ROBALO, Eric SIMONNEAU
  • Patent number: 9803683
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sheath stop including: a hole through which a window lift cable is to pass; and a sheath abutment for locking the sheath of the window lift cable on one side of the sheath stop and wherein, on the other side of the sheath stop, the sheath stop includes a shaft provided so as to be mounted onto a bracket of the sheath stop such that the sheath stop has a freely rotatable mounting configuration on the bracket. The shaft extends transversely to the main orientation of the passage hole, and the passage hole has a partial side clearance that allows the cable a degree of bending freedom within a plane perpendicular to the shaft when the sheath stop freely pivots about the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Eric Simonneau, Nicolas Galliot, Eric Remond, Jean-Louis Robalo
  • Publication number: 20160047411
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sheath stop including: a hole through which a window lift cable is to pass; and a sheath abutment for locking the sheath of the window lift cable on one side of the sheath stop and wherein, on the other side of the sheath stop, the sheath stop includes a shaft provided so as to be mounted onto a bracket of the sheath stop such that the sheath stop has a freely rotatable mounting configuration on the bracket. The shaft extends transversely to the main orientation of the passage hole, and the passage hole has a partial side clearance that allows the cable a degree of bending freedom within a plane perpendicular to the shaft when the sheath stop freely pivots about the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Simonneau, Nicolas Galliot, Eric Remond, Jean-Louis Robalo
  • Patent number: 8555550
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a window regulator includes the step of providing a cable, a window connection on the cable, sheaths for protecting the cable, cable direction-changers, a cable winding drum, a drum support plate, and springs. The method further includes the steps of passing the cable between the direction-changers, inside the springs, inside the sheaths, and around the drum. The method further includes the steps of tensioning a first cable run extending through a first sheath between a first direction-changer and the drum, tensioning the first cable run urging the first sheath against the drum support plate, and compressing a first spring between the first sheath and the support plate. The method further includes the steps of locking the drum against rotation, compressing a second spring between a second sheath and the support plate, and locking the second spring. A window regulator can include the above features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Inteva Products France SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Robalo, Michel Mounie
  • Publication number: 20130098183
    Abstract: A mechanical reducer case for converting a motor torque into a drive torque for an opening is provided, the case forming a guide rail guiding the opening into a closed position or into an open position. Also disclosed is a motorized system for driving an opening including the preceding case and a method for manufacturing the preceding case including a half-shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Fever, Stephane Hemond, Francois Lefevre, Jean-Louis Robalo
  • Patent number: 8387310
    Abstract: A sliding door carriage for a vehicle includes a first point for fixing a first cable strand for driving in a first direction, and a second point for fixing a second cable strand for driving in a second direction. Each fixing point is offset toward a rear of the sliding door carriage relative to a direction of driving by the respective cable strand. The sliding door carriage can be included in a sliding door driving system, and the sliding door driving system can be included in a vehicle. The bulk of the sliding door driving system in a body of a vehicle can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Inteva Products France SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Robalo, Michel Mounie, Francois-Paul Meurou, Franck Rivoiret
  • Publication number: 20100154310
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a window regulator includes the step of providing a cable, a window connection on the cable, sheaths for protecting the cable, cable direction-changers, a cable winding drum, a drum support plate, and springs. The method further includes the steps of passing the cable between the direction-changers, inside the springs, inside the sheaths, and around the drum. The method further includes the steps of tensioning a first cable run extending through a first sheath between a first direction-changer and the drum, tensioning the first cable run urging the first sheath against the drum support plate, and compressing a first spring between the first sheath and the support plate. The method further includes the steps of locking the drum against rotation, compressing a second spring between a second sheath and the support plate, and locking the second spring. A window regulator can include the above features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Robalo, Michel Mounie
  • Publication number: 20090241425
    Abstract: A sliding door carriage for a vehicle includes a first point for fixing a first cable strand for driving in a first direction, and a second point for fixing a second cable strand for driving in a second direction. Each fixing point is offset toward a rear of the sliding door carriage relative to a direction of driving by the respective cable strand. The sliding door carriage can be included in a sliding door driving system, and the sliding door driving system can be included in a vehicle. The bulk of the sliding door driving system in a body of a vehicle can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Robalo, Michel Mounie, Francois-Paul Meurou, Franck Rivoiret