Patents by Inventor Laurent Jardy

Laurent Jardy 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: 8613208
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for welding one end of a primary preform and one end of a silica bar having different properties. The method includes the steps of projecting and fusing silica grain under a plasma torch onto an end of the primary preform and an end of the silica bar, and bringing into contact these respective ends to form an excellent weld between the primary preform and the silica bar. The invention provides a cost-effective way to secure a primary preform to a glass-working lathe support while reducing the risk of costly preform breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Gaetan Cuvelier, Laurent Jardy, Emmanuel Petitfrere
  • Publication number: 20090078006
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for welding one end of a primary preform and one end of a silica bar having different properties. The method includes the steps of projecting and fusing silica grain under a plasma torch onto an end of the primary preform and an end of the silica bar, and bringing into contact these respective ends to form an excellent weld between the primary preform and the silica bar. The invention provides a cost-effective way to secure a primary preform to a glass-working lathe support while reducing the risk of costly preform breakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Gaetan Cuvelier, Laurent Jardy, Emmanuel Petitfrere