Patents by Inventor Jordane GRENIER
Jordane GRENIER 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).
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Patent number: 11787040Abstract: A modular exoskeleton structure provides force assistance to a user. The structure includes a base module including a lumbar belt capable of surrounding the waist of the user, a battery and a control unit attached to the lumber belt, a first attachment part attached to the belt and capable of cooperating with a second complementary attachment part of a hip module to attach the hip module to the base module by snapping the second attachment part into the first attachment part, and a third attachment part attached to the belt and capable of cooperating with a complementary fourth attachment part of a back module for attaching the back module to the base module.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Jordane Grenier, Stephane Bedard, Roland Thieffry, Alexandre Vaure, Jonathan Baptista
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Patent number: 11752618Abstract: A device intended to be positioned close to a joint between two parts, the device including a first interface carried by a first of the two parts and a second interface carried by a second of the two parts, the device including at least one connection between the first interface and the second interface. The connection includes two cylinders mounted in parallel so that each cylinder is connected by its output rod to the first interface and by its body to the second interface, the simultaneous displacement of the two output rods allowing, when in use, movement of the second part of the joint relative to the first part of the joint. A general system including the device as well as a fluid-supply unit for said device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, EXONETIK INC.Inventors: Jordane Grenier, Pascal Larose
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Publication number: 20220234191Abstract: A device intended to be positioned close to a joint between two parts, the device including a first interface carried by a first of the two parts and a second interface carried by a second of the two parts, the device including at least one connection between the first interface and the second interface. The connection includes two cylinders mounted in parallel so that each cylinder is connected by its output rod to the first interface and by its body to the second interface, the simultaneous displacement of the two output rods allowing, when in use, movement of the second part of the joint relative to the first part of the joint. A general system including the device as well as a fluid-supply unit for said device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Pascal LAROSE
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Patent number: 11385020Abstract: The invention relates to a weapon front handle, the handle extending along a given axis (X) and comprising a plate (4) for securing to a weapon and a grip (8) for gripping the handle, which grip is connected to the plate and shaped to present grooves (9) for receiving a user's fingers, the handle being characterized in that the grip is connected to the plate in such a manner as to be mounted to pivot relative to the plate about the given axis (X), the handle including at least one latch for temporarily blocking pivoting of the grip relative to the date about the given axis (X). The invention also relates to a weapon including such a front handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSEInventor: Jordane Grenier
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Patent number: 11364622Abstract: The invention relates to a modular exoskeleton structure that provides force assistance to a user, comprising a base module (1) comprising a lumbar belt (11) capable of surrounding the lower trunk of the user, two hip modules capable of being attached to two respective thighs of the user, and a backpack support module (14) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising: a hoop (141) designed to be anchored to the hip modules, at the hips of a user, a support rod (142) designed to extend along the back of the user and capable of being engaged in a pouch of a backpack to suspend the backpack to the backpack support module (14), wherein the rod (142) comprises a first rod element (1421) connected to the hoop (141), a second rod element (1422) capable of sliding with respect to the first rod element (1421) so as to vary a length of the rod (142), and a damper for cushioning the movement of the second rod element (1421) with respect to the first rod element (1422) caused by the walking of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Jonathan Baptista, Jordane Grenier, Alexandre Vaure, Roland Thieffry
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Patent number: 11324305Abstract: A carrier assembly including a harness and a front bullet-proof chest plate; a first strap provided with a first element of a first quick connector; a second strap provided with a first element of a second quick connector; a third strap provided with a second element of the first quick connector; a fourth strap provided with a second element of the second quick connector; the front bullet-proof chest plate including third and fourth elements for cooperating respectively with the first and second elements of the first quick connector; and fifth and sixth elements for cooperating respectively with the first and second elements of the second quick connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, SARL MKMInventors: Jordane Grenier, Marc Menetrier
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Publication number: 20220087402Abstract: A carrier assembly including a harness and a front bullet-proof chest plate; a first strap provided with a first element of a first quick connector; a second strap provided with a first element of a second quick connector; a third strap provided with a second element of the first quick connector; a fourth strap provided with a second element of the second quick connector; the front bullet-proof chest plate including third and fourth elements for cooperating respectively with the first and second elements of the first quick connector; and fifth and sixth elements for cooperating respectively with the first and second elements of the second quick connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Marc MENETRIER
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Publication number: 20210355970Abstract: The invention relates to a device for positioning in the proximity of a joint between two portions, the device comprising a first interface (11) carried by a first of the two portions and a second interface (12) carried by a second of the two portions, the device including at least one connection between the first interface and the second interface, the connection comprising a double cylinder having two chambers that are connected together by a floating piston, the first of the two chambers being connected to the first interface and a second of the two chambers being connected to a drive rather of the double cylinder, said rod being connected to the second interface. The invention also relates to a system including such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Pascal LAROSE, Marc DENNINGER, Jean-Philippe LUCKING BIGUE, Jean-Sébastien PLANTE, Catherine VERONNEAU, Jordane GRENIER
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Patent number: 11160716Abstract: An exoskeleton structure includes a pelvis assembly, a first lower limb assembly, a second lower limb assembly and a back assembly. The exoskeleton structure includes pivot joints connecting each of the lower limb assemblies and the back assembly to the pelvis assembly and permitting movements of abduction or adduction of the lower limbs of the user, a relative movement of lateral inclination of the spine of the user with respect to the pelvis of the user, and a twisting movement of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Alexandre Belanger-Desbiens, Francisco Soucy, Sylvain Gagne, Nathaniel Zoso, Jordane Grenier
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Patent number: 11154450Abstract: An exoskeleton structure includes a leg part to be fastened to a leg of a user, a foot part to be fastened to a foot of a user, a mechanical linking assembly linking the leg part to the foot part, and including a first pivot allowing the foot part to rotate relative to the leg part about a first axis when the foot of the user makes an internal/external rotation movement relative to the leg, and a second pivot allowing the foot part to rotate relative to the leg part about a second axis when the foot of the user makes a pronation/supination movement relative to the leg. The first pivot is at a height greater than or equal to 20 centimetres from the ground, and the distance between the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation is less than or equal to 5 centimetres.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Francisco Soucy, Nathaniel Zoso, Sylvain Gagne, Alexandre Belanger-Desbiens, Jordane Grenier
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Publication number: 20210197361Abstract: The invention relates to a modular exoskeleton structure that provides force assistance to a user, comprising a base module (1) comprising a lumbar belt (11) capable of surrounding the lower trunk of the user, two hip modules capable of being attached to two respective thighs of the user, and a backpack support module (14) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising: a hoop (141) designed to be anchored to the hip modules, at the hips of a user, a support rod (142) designed to extend along the back of the user and capable of being engaged in a pouch of a backpack to suspend the backpack to the backpack support module (14), wherein the rod (142) comprises a first rod element (1421) connected to the hoop (141), a second rod element (1422) capable of sliding with respect to the first rod element (1421) so as to vary a length of the rod (142), and a damper for cushioning the movement of the second rod element (1421) with respect to the first rod element (1422) caused by the walking of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Jonathan BAPTISTA, Jordane GRENIER, Alexandre VAURE, Roland THIEFFRY
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Publication number: 20210180913Abstract: The invention relates to a weapon front handle, the handle extending along a given axis (X) and comprising a plate (4) for securing to a weapon and a grip (8) for gripping the handle, which grip is connected to the plate and shaped to present grooves (9) for receiving a user's fingers, the handle being characterized in that the grip is connected to the plate in such a manner as to be mounted to pivot relative to the plate about the given axis (X), the handle including at least one latch for temporarily blocking pivoting of the grip relative to the date about the given axis (X). The invention also relates to a weapon including such a front handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Jordane GRENIER
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Patent number: 11020850Abstract: A linking device for an exoskeleton structure is provided. The device an input part mounted in rotation with respect to a support, and a transmission device that when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a first direction of rotation, the transmission device transmits to a first connecting link a force to pivot the first connecting link to transfer the load to a first mechanical leg assembly and unload a second mechanical leg assembly of the exoskeleton structure, and when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a second direction of rotation opposite to the first direction, the transmission device transmits to a second connecting link a force to pivot the second connecting link to transfer the load to a second mechanical leg assembly and unload the first mechanical leg assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Katia Bilodeau, Francisco Soucy, Nathaniel Zoso, Jonathan Baptista, Jordane Grenier
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Patent number: 11007107Abstract: An exoskeleton structure includes a back assembly, an arm assembly, and a shoulder connection device. The shoulder connection device includes a first connection part, a first pivot connecting the first connection part to the back assembly while allowing rotation of the first connection part around a first axis of rotation, a second connection part, a second pivot connecting the first connection part to the second connection part while allowing rotation of the second connection part around a second axis of rotation orthogonal to the first axis, and a third pivot connecting the second connection part to the arm assembly while allowing rotation around a third axis of rotation orthogonal to the second axis of rotation. The second pivot is arranged so that the second axis of rotation forms a non-zero angle with an abduction/adduction axis of the shoulder and a non-zero angle with a flexion/extension axis of the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Nathaniel Zoso, Jordane Grenier
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Publication number: 20210069890Abstract: A modular exoskeleton structure provides force assistance to a user. The structure includes a base module including a lumbar belt capable of surrounding the waist of the user, a battery and a control unit attached to the lumber belt, a first attachment part attached to the belt and capable of cooperating with a second complementary attachment part of a hip module to attach the hip module to the base module by snapping the second attachment part into the first attachment part, and a third attachment part attached to the belt and capable of cooperating with a complementary fourth attachment part of a back module for attaching the back module to the base module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Stephane BEDARD, Roland THIEFFRY, Alexandre VAURE, Jonathan BAPTISTA
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Patent number: 10942004Abstract: The invention relates to a weapon front handle, the handle extending along a given axis and comprising a plate for securing to a weapon and a grip for gripping the handle, which grip is connected to the plate and shaped to present grooves for receiving a user's fingers, the handle wherein the grip is connected to the plate in such a manner as to be mounted to pivot relative to the plate about the given axis, the handle including at least one latch for temporarily blocking pivoting of the grip relative to the date about the given axis. The invention also relates to a weapon including such a front handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSEInventor: Jordane Grenier
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Publication number: 20210052459Abstract: An exoskeleton structure includes a pelvis assembly, a first lower limb assembly, a second lower limb assembly and a back assembly. The exoskeleton structure includes pivot joints connecting each of the lower limb assemblies and the back assembly to the pelvis assembly and permitting movements of abduction or adduction of the lower limbs of the user, a relative movement of lateral inclination of the spine of the user with respect to the pelvis of the user, and a twisting movement of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Alexandre BELANGER-DESBIENS, Francisco SOUCY, Sylvain GAGNE, Nathaniel ZOSO, Jordane GRENIER
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Publication number: 20210052460Abstract: An exoskeleton structure includes a leg part to be fastened to a leg of a user, a foot part to be fastened to a foot of a user, a mechanical linking assembly linking the leg part to the foot part, and including a first pivot allowing the foot part to rotate relative to the leg part about a first axis when the foot of the user makes an internal/external rotation movement relative to the leg, and a second pivot allowing the foot part to rotate relative to the leg part about a second axis when the foot of the user makes a pronation/supination movement relative to the leg. The first pivot is at a height greater than or equal to 20 centimetres from the ground, and the distance between the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation is less than or equal to 5 centimetres.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Francisco SOUCY, Nathaniel ZOSO, Sylvain GAGNE, Alexandre BELANGER-DESBIENS, Jordane GRENIER
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Patent number: 10913153Abstract: A method of assisting at least one movement of a user by means of a robotic device, the method enabling the robotic device to be caused to operate in at least the following two modes: default mode: force servocontrol of the robotic device via a computer of the robotic device; and measurement mode: path servocontrol of the robotic device, via the computer, with the computer storing at least one force exerted on the robotic device by an environment external to the robotic device in order to perform the force servocontrol of the default mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Safran Electronics & DefenseInventors: Hugo Attal, Roland Thieffry, Jordane Grenier
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Publication number: 20200406449Abstract: A linking device for an exoskeleton structure is provided. The device an input part mounted in rotation with respect to a support, and a transmission device that when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a first direction of rotation, the transmission device transmits to a first connecting link a force to pivot the first connecting link to transfer the load to a first mechanical leg assembly and unload a second mechanical leg assembly of the exoskeleton structure, and when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a second direction of rotation opposite to the first direction, the transmission device transmits to a second connecting link a force to pivot the second connecting link to transfer the load to a second mechanical leg assembly and unload the first mechanical leg assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.Inventors: Katia BILODEAU, Francisco SOUCY, Nathaniel ZOSO, Jonathan BAPTISTA, Jordane GRENIER