Patents by Inventor Joel Boisgontier

Joel Boisgontier 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).

  • Hinge mechanism and vehicle seat comprising such a mechanism, and method for making such a mechanism
    Patent number: 9387782
    Abstract: Hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat, comprising: first and second frames mounted so that they can rotate relative to one another; and an annular ring comprising a cylindrical base which covers the peripheral edges of the frames, and first and second side flaps. The ring does not comprise a portion that is in contact with one of the inner faces of the frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Faurecia Sieges d'Automobile
    Inventor: Joel Boisgontier
  • Hinge Mechanism and Vehicle Seat Comprising Such a Mechanism, and Method for Making Such a Mechanism
    Publication number: 20160039317
    Abstract: Hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat, comprising: first and second frames mounted so that they can rotate relative to one another; and an annular ring comprising a cylindrical base which covers the peripheral edges of the frames, and first and second side flaps. The ring does not comprise a portion that is in contact with one of the inner faces of the frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Joel Boisgontier
  • Hinge Mechanism and Vehicle Seat Comprising Such a Mechanism, and Method for Making Such a Mechanism
    Publication number: 20130300173
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism (6) for a vehicle seat, comprising: first and second frames mounted so that they can rotate relative to one another; and an annular ring comprising a cylindrical base which covers the peripheral edges of the frames, and first and second side flaps. The ring does not comprise a portion that is in contact with one of the inner faces of the frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Joël Boisgontier