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).

  • Patent number: 10864133
    Abstract: An exoskeleton subassembly is provided. The exoskeleton subassembly includes first and second exoskeleton parts, and a connecting assembly that connects the first and second exoskeleton parts. The connecting assembly includes a guide, a pin, and a limiting device. The guide is fixedly mounted on one part, and a pin fixedly mounted on the other part and slidably mounted inside the guide. The limiting device allows rotation of the pin with respect to the guide when the pin is in a first position, and to oppose the rotation when the pin is in a second position. The limiting device includes an elastic element engaged with the first part when the pin is in the second position. The elastic element exerts on the first part an elastic return force opposing relative rotation between the first and second parts both in two opposite directions of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Francisco Soucy, Katia Bilodeau, Nathaniel Zoso, Jonathan Baptista, Jordane Grenier
  • Publication number: 20200376658
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Hugo ATTAL, Roland THIEFFRY, Jordane GRENIER
  • Publication number: 20200375834
    Abstract: The invention concerns an exoskeleton structure (1) comprising:—a back assembly (2) intended to be attached on the back of a user,—an arm assembly (3) intended to be attached to an arm of the user,—a shoulder connection device (4) connecting the back assembly (2) to the arm assembly (3), the shoulder connection device (4) comprising a first pivot (10), a second pivot (12) and a third pivot (14), allowing a rotation of the arm assembly (3) with respect to the back assembly (2) about a first axis of rotation (X1), a second axis of rotation (X2) and a third axis of rotation (X3), wherein the second pivot (12) is designed such that the second axis of rotation (X2) forms a non-zero angle with an abduction/adduction axis of the shoulder of the user and a non-zero angle with a flexion/extension axis of the shoulder of the user when the user is standing with arms relaxed along the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE
    Inventors: Nathaniel ZOSO, Jordane GRENIER
  • Patent number: 10850388
    Abstract: The invention relates to an exoskeleton sub-assembly (30) comprising: —a leg part (32) to be attached to a leg of a user, and—a foot part (33) to be attached to a shoe of the user; the leg part (32) comprises a tibial segment (321) extending below the knee, along the tibia of the user, when the leg part (32) is attached to the leg, and the tibial segment (321) comprises a first component (325), a second component (326) connected to the foot part (33), and a first joint (327) connecting the second component (326) to the first component (325), the first joint (327) permitting a rotation of the second component (326) with respect to the first component (325) caused by an internal or external rotation of the user's foot with respect to the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Zoso, Francisco Soucy, Jordane Grenier, Jonathan Baptista, Katia Bilodeau
  • Publication number: 20200337446
    Abstract: The invention provides an open attachment frame and at least one support, said support being arranged on the frame in such a manner as to be capable of extending outwards from the frame in a projecting position that, in service, enables a pack to rest on the support, the frame being shaped so that, in service, it extends at least in part around each of the user's sides so as to balance stresses between the user's back and both of the user's sides. The invention also provides equipment including such a frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Marc MENETRIER
  • Patent number: 10766134
    Abstract: The invention relates to a back module (2) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising a spinal column segment (21) designed to extend along a spinal column of a user, the spinal column segment (21) comprising a plurality of vertebral elements (211), stacked on one another, and a flexible connecting element (212) connecting the vertebral elements (211) to one another, the spinal column segment (21) having a stable equilibrium position in which the flexible connecting element (212) holds the vertebral elements (211) supported against one another, and the flexible connecting element (212) being elastic so that, during a movement of the back of the user, the flexible connecting element (212) allows a movement of the vertebral elements (211) with respect to one another, while exerting a return force tending to return the spinal column segment (21) the stable equilibrium position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jordane Grenier, Jonathan Baptista, Roland Thieffry, Alexandre Vaure
  • Patent number: 10661435
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foot module (7) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising an ankle joint (72), a first support plate (732) designed to be supported on the top of a boot of the user, when the foot module (7) is attached to the foot of the user, a second support plate (735) capable of being disposed under the sole of the boot, a first segment (731) connecting the ankle joint (72) to the first support plate (732) and a second segment (733) connecting the first support plate (732) to the second support plate (735), the first segment (733) and the second segment (735) forming a spring capable of being compressed when the boot is in contact with the ground (S) and being expanded when the boot is not in contact with the ground (S).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Baptista, Alexandre Vaure, Jordane Grenier, Roland Thieffry
  • Patent number: 10639784
    Abstract: The invention relates to an exoskeleton structure that provides force assistance to a user, comprising: a first module capable of being attached to a first portion of the body of a user, a second module capable of being attached to a second portion of the body of the user, the second module being connected to the first module by means of a joint (52, 62) allowing rotation of the second module (5, 6) with respect to the first module, an actuator (521) comprising a stator (522) and a rotor (523) capable of being driven in rotation with respect to the stator (522) to move the second module (5, 6) in rotation with respect to the first module (1, 5), and an elastic return element (524) arranged to: in a first angular range of movement (?1) of the rotor with respect to the stator (522), not exert any return force on the rotor (523) and, in a second angular range of movement (?2) of the rotor (523) with respect to the stator (522), exert a return force tending to oppose rotation of the rotor (523) with respect to
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jordane Grenier, Jonathan Baptista, Roland Thieffry, Alexandre Vaure
  • Patent number: 10589435
    Abstract: A shoulder module (3) for an exoskeleton structure that connects to an elbow module (4) attached to an arm of a user to a back module (2) attached to the back of the user. The shoulder module (3) has a plurality of connecting parts (34, 36, 38, 310), and a first pivot (35) connecting two of the connecting parts (34, 36) while allowing rotation of one of the connecting parts with respect to the other connecting part (34) according to a first axis of rotation (X1), during a rotation of the elbow module (4) with respect to the back module (2) corresponding to an abduction or adduction movement of the shoulder of the user. The connecting parts (34, 36, 38, 310) include a connecting part (38) comprising two parts (381, 382) that slide to allow shortening or lengthening of the connecting part (38) of the elbow module (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Baptista, Roland Thieffry, Jordane Grenier, Alexandre Vaure
  • Patent number: 10563954
    Abstract: The invention provides an aiming system comprising a display control unit connected to a screen having a surface that is covered at least in part by a touch interface, the display control unit being arranged to inlay an aiming frame in the images displayed on the screen. According to the invention, the display control unit is arranged to: inlay a control zone in a portion of the touch interface; and to move the aiming frame on the screen as a function of a contact exerted on the touch interface in the control zone. The invention also provides an aiming method implemented with such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Safran Electronics & Defense
    Inventors: Alexandre Jamet, Cyril Morin, Jordane Grenier, Olivier Hurault, Stephane Hommais, Thomas Dazeniere
  • Publication number: 20200041226
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Jordane GRENIER
  • Publication number: 20190344430
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foot module (7) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising an ankle joint (72), a first support plate (732) designed to be supported on the top of a boot of the user, when the foot module (7) is attached to the foot of the user, a second support plate (735) capable of being disposed under the sole of the boot, a first segment (731) connecting the ankle joint (72) to the first support plate (732) and a second segment (733) connecting the first support plate (732) to the second support plate (735), the first segment (733) and the second segment (735) forming a spring capable of being compressed when the boot is in contact with the ground (S) and being expanded when the boot is not in contact with the ground (S).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan BAPTISTA, Alexandre VAURE, Jordane GRENIER, Roland THIEFFRY
  • Publication number: 20190344456
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shoulder module (3) for an exoskeleton structure, the shoulder module (3) being designed to connect an elbow module (4) attached to an arm of a user to a back module (2) attached to the back of the user, the shoulder module (3) comprising: a plurality of connecting parts (34, 36, 38, 310), and a first pivot (35) connecting two of the connecting parts (34, 36) while allowing rotation of one of the connecting parts with respect to the other connecting part (34) according to a first axis of rotation (X1), during a rotation of the elbow module (4) with respect to the back module (2) corresponding to an abduction or adduction movement of the shoulder of the user, in which the connecting parts (34, 36, 38, 310) include a connecting part (38) comprising two parts (381, 382) mounted sliding with respect to one another by means of a slideway (383), the sliding of the parts (381, 382) with respect to one another allowing shortening or lengthening of the connecting part (38) of the elbow m
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicants: Safran Electronics & Defense, B-Temia Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan BAPTISTA, Roland THIEFFRY, Jordane GRENIER, Alexandre VAURE
  • Publication number: 20190344429
    Abstract: The invention relates to a back module (2) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising a spinal column segment (21) designed to extend along a spinal column of a user, the spinal column segment (21) comprising a plurality of vertebral elements (211), stacked on one another, and a flexible connecting element (212) connecting the vertebral elements (211) to one another, the spinal column segment (21) having a stable equilibrium position in which the flexible connecting element (212) holds the vertebral elements (211) supported against one another, and the flexible connecting element (212) being elastic so that, during a movement of the back of the user, the flexible connecting element (212) allows a movement of the vertebral elements (211) with respect to one another, while exerting a return force tending to return the spinal column segment (21) the stable equilibrium position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Jonathan BAPTISTA, Roland THIEFFRY, Alexandre VAURE
  • Publication number: 20190344435
    Abstract: The invention relates to an exoskeleton sub-assembly (30) comprising: —a leg part (32) to be attached to a leg of a user, and —a foot part (33) to be attached to a shoe of the user; the leg part (32) comprises a tibial segment (321) extending below the knee, along the tibia of the user, when the leg part (32) is attached to the leg, and the tibial segment (321) comprises a first component (325), a second component (326) connected to the foot part (33), and a first joint (327) connecting the second component (326) to the first component (325), the first joint (327) permitting a rotation of the second component (326) with respect to the first component (325) caused by an internal or external rotation of the user's foot with respect to the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMA INC.
    Inventors: Nathaniel ZOSO, Francisco SOUCY, Jordane GRENIER, Jonathan BAPTISTA, Katia BILODEAU
  • Publication number: 20190344431
    Abstract: The invention relates to an exoskeleton structure that provides force assistance to a user, comprising: a first module capable of being attached to a first portion of the body of a user, a second module capable of being attached to a second portion of the body of the user, the second module being connected to the first module by means of a joint (52, 62) allowing rotation of the second module (5, 6) with respect to the first module, an actuator (521) comprising a stator (522) and a rotor (523) capable of being driven in rotation with respect to the stator (522) to move the second module (5, 6) in rotation with respect to the first module (1, 5), and an elastic return element (524) arranged to: in a first angular range of movement (?1) of the rotor with respect to the stator (522), not exert any return force on the rotor (523) and, in a second angular range of movement (?2) of the rotor (523) with respect to the stator (522), exert a return force tending to oppose rotation of the rotor (523) with respect to
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Jonathan BAPTISTA, Roland THIEFFRY, Alexandre VAURE
  • Publication number: 20190344432
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular exoskeleton structure that provides force assistance to a user comprising a base module (1), the base module (1) comprising a lumbar belt (11) capable of surrounding the waist of the user, a battery (12) and a control unit (13) attached to the lumber belt (11), a first attachment part attached to the belt (11) and capable of cooperating with a second complementary attachment part of a hip module (5) to attach the hip module (5) to the base module (1) by snapping the second attachment part into the first attachment part, and a third attachment part attached to the belt (11) and capable of cooperating with a complementary fourth attachment part of a back module for attaching the back module to the base module (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Jordane GRENIER, Stephane BEDARD, Roland THIEFFRY, Alexandre VAURE, Jonathan BAPTISTA
  • Publication number: 20190336385
    Abstract: The invention concerns an exoskeleton subassembly comprising: —a first exoskeleton part (32), —a second exoskeleton part (33), —a connecting assembly (60) connecting the first exoskeleton part (32) to the second exoskeleton part (33), the connecting assembly (60) comprising a guide (61) mounted securely relative to one of the first part (32) and the second part (33), and a pin (62) mounted securely relative to the other of the first part (32) and the second part (33), the pin (62) being mounted slidingly inside the guide (61) between a first end position and a second end position, wherein the connecting assembly (60) further comprises a limiting device (64) arranged to allow the pin (62) to rotate relative to the guide (61) when the pin (62) is in the first end position, and to limit the rotation of the pin (62) relative to the guide (61) when the pin (62) is in the second end position, the limiting device (64) comprising a resilient element (65) with which the first exoskeleton part (32) engages when the pin
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicants: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, B-TEMIA INC.
    Inventors: Francisco SOUCY, Katia BILODEAU, Nathaniel ZOSO, Jonathan BAPTISTA, Jordane GRENIER
  • Publication number: 20180164075
    Abstract: The invention provides an aiming system comprising a display control unit connected to a screen having a surface that is covered at least in part by a touch interface, the display control unit being arranged to inlay an aiming frame in the images displayed on the screen. According to the invention, the display control unit is arranged to: inlay a control zone in a portion of the touch interface; and to move the aiming frame on the screen as a function of a contact exerted on the touch interface in the control zone. The invention also provides an aiming method implemented with such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Alexandre JAMET, Cyril MORIN, Jordane GRENIER, Olivier HURAULT, Stephane HOMMAIS, Thomas DAZENIERE