Patents by Inventor Laurent Aubanel

Laurent Aubanel 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).

  • Measurement instrument for inspecting painted bodywork parts, the instrument being provided with an anti-damage device
    Patent number: 7319516
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical measurement instrument for inspecting the quality of paintwork at the outlet from a line for painting motor vehicle bodywork parts, the instrument including a viewing frame through which the instrument takes optical measurements. In front of the viewing frame, the instrument includes a contact sensor suitable for indicating any contact between the instrument and an obstacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Laurent Aubanel, Patrick Magnier, Laurent Dam
  • Station for inspecting the painting of motor vehicle parts
    Patent number: 7289216
    Abstract: A station for inspecting the painting of motor vehicle bodywork parts, the station including an optical measuring apparatus and means for attenuating vibration of the moving parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Laurent Aubanel, Laurent Dam, Patrick Magnier
  • Process and station for inspecting the painting of motor vehicle bodywork parts
    Patent number: 7277164
    Abstract: A method for inspecting the painting of bodywork parts using an optical measurement instrument that is moved parallel to the parts being inspected. An inspection station for implementing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventor: Laurent Aubanel
  • Sleeve including an integration covering on a metal support cylinder
    Publication number: 20070051464
    Abstract: The invention concerns a sleeve to be mounted on a metal support cylinder and including at least one functional covering (20) forming the external surface of the sleeve, and an integration covering (21) on the cylinder (1) whose constitutive material is intended to be fixed to the metal of the cylinder by a physical link. The invention is applicable to the transformation of lap products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Henri Bertoncini, Helene Biava, Jerzy Kuczynski, Laurent Aubanel, Yves Lemble
  • Process and station for inspecting the painting of motor vehicle bodywork parts
    Publication number: 20060092408
    Abstract: A method for inspecting the painting of bodywork parts using an optical measurement instrument that is moved parallel to the parts being inspected. An inspection station for implementing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventor: Laurent Aubanel
  • Measurement instrument for inspecting painted bodywork parts, the instrument being provided with an anti-damage device
    Publication number: 20060061767
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical measurement instrument for inspecting the quality of paintwork at the outlet from a line for painting motor vehicle bodywork parts, the instrument including a viewing frame through which the instrument takes optical measurements. In front of the viewing frame, the instrument includes a contact sensor suitable for indicating any contact between the instrument and an obstacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Laurent Aubanel, Patrick Magnier, Laurent Dam
  • Station for inspecting the painting of motor vehicle parts
    Publication number: 20060012801
    Abstract: A station for inspecting the painting of motor vehicle bodywork parts, the station including an optical measuring apparatus and means for attenuating vibration of the moving parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Compagnie Pastic Omnium
    Inventors: Laurent Aubanel, Laurent Dam, Patrick Magnier
  • Sleeve comprising means for fixing printing plates and method for making same
    Publication number: 20030037687
    Abstract: The invention concerns an endless sleeve comprising at least a substantially cylindrical support and whereof the outer surface is coated with at least a layer of bonding and permanently adhesive material. Said sleeve is designed to be mounted on a support cylinder, while its outer surface enables printing plates to be removably fixed by adhesion. The invention is applicable for flexographic printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: Laurent Aubanel
  • Sleeve comprising a layer for being fixed on a metal support roll
    Publication number: 20030031812
    Abstract: The invention concerns a sleeve designed to mountedon a metal support roll and comprising layer (20) forming the outer surface of the sleeve, and layer for being fixed (21) on the roll (1) whereof the constituent material is designed to be fixed to the roll metal by a physicl interface. The invention is useful for transforming lap products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Henri Bertoncini, Helene Biava, Jerzy Kuczynski, Laurent Aubanel, Yves Lemble