Patents by Inventor Laurent Maziere

Laurent Maziere 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: 10135231
    Abstract: A connector (1) adapted to connect at least one electrical conductor to an electrical accessory that is intended to be housed in an electrical box (200) for flush mounting in a wall (300), the connector including: a base (10) that defines an inlet opening for the electrical conductor; and at least one connection element that is fastened to the base and that includes an inlet terminal for connecting the electrical conductor, and an outlet terminal that is accessible via the front of the base for connecting the electrical accessory. The connector includes at least two distinct arms (14, 16) that extend from the base, towards the front, and having free ends that present catch elements (15, 17) for catching on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignees: LEGRAND FRANCE, LEGRAND SNC
    Inventors: Laurent Maziere, Jean-Loup Caille, Jerome Longeville, Jean-Luc Chaumeny
  • Patent number: 9742174
    Abstract: An electrical-accessory module (130) for engaging in an electrical box (110) includes a casing (131) made of insulating material, and that includes a side wall (132) that is closed at the front by a front wall (134) for defining an inside space for receiving an electrical mechanism (140). The electrical-accessory module includes firstly snap-fastener elements (137) adapted to catch onto the electrical box, which snap-fastener elements include at least one catch member (137A) that is movable between a retracted position in which it does not hinder the insertion of the casing into the electrical box, and an extended position in which it is adapted to catch directly onto the electrical box, and secondly release elements (137C) for releasing the snap-fastener elements, which release elements are accessible via the front, through an access opening (139) provided in the front wall, so as to return the catch member into its retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignees: LEGRAND FRANCE, LEGRAND SNC
    Inventors: Jean-Loup Caille, Laurent Maziere
  • Publication number: 20170047719
    Abstract: A connector (1) adapted to connect at least one electrical conductor to an electrical accessory that is intended to be housed in an electrical box (200) for flush mounting in a wall (300), the connector including: a base (10) that defines an inlet opening for the electrical conductor; and at least one connection element that is fastened to the base and that includes an inlet terminal for connecting the electrical conductor, and an outlet terminal that is accessible via the front of the base for connecting the electrical accessory. The connector includes at least two distinct arms (14, 16) that extend from the base, towards the front, and having free ends that present catch elements (15, 17) for catching on the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Laurent MAZIERE, Jean-Loup CAILLE, Jerome LONGEVILLE, Jean-Luc CHAUMENY
  • Publication number: 20150311687
    Abstract: An electrical-accessory module (130) for engaging in an electrical box (110) includes a casing (131) made of insulating material, and that includes a side wall (132) that is closed at the front by a front wall (134) for defining an inside space for receiving an electrical mechanism (140). The electrical-accessory module includes firstly snap-fastener elements (137) adapted to catch onto the electrical box, which snap-fastener elements include at least one catch member (137A) that is movable between a retracted position in which it does not hinder the insertion of the casing into the electrical box, and an extended position in which it is adapted to catch directly onto the electrical box, and secondly release elements (137C) for releasing the snap-fastener elements, which release elements are accessible via the front, through an access opening (139) provided in the front wall, so as to return the catch member into its retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Jean-Loup CAILLE, Laurent MAZIERE
  • Patent number: 7128359
    Abstract: A device used to fix a rail to a motor vehicle floor pan. The device includes a mechanism to position one of the ends of the rail in relation to the floor pan before the rail is fixed to the floor pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignees: Renault S.A.S., Matra Automobile
    Inventor: Laurent Mazieres
  • Publication number: 20050092886
    Abstract: A device used to fix a rail to a motor vehicle floor pan. The device includes a mechanism to position one of the ends of the rail in relation to the floor pan before the rail is fixed to the floor pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2002
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventor: Laurent Mazieres
  • Patent number: 6327756
    Abstract: A fixing clamp has two pivoting jaws which are mobile relative to each other against the action of a return spring between an open position and a closed position. An operating lever accessible to a user is attached to one of the jaws. The two jaws are connected to each other by a spacer to which each jaw is articulated about a respective separate rotation axis. Applications include fixing clamps for inspection lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignees: Legrand, Legrand SNC
    Inventor: Laurent Maziere