Patents by Inventor Ludovic Girardot

Ludovic Girardot 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).

  • Overmolded plastic-metal motor vehicle front body panel
    Patent number: 5658041
    Abstract: A motor vehicle front body panel includes at least one rigid cross-member that extends between two support pieces. The rigid cross-member is preferably made of metal, and the support pieces are preferably molded of plastic. The plastic support pieces may be molded around the ends of the cross-member and may be capable of accomodating other parts of the vehicle, such as headlights. In an alternate embodiment, the vehicle front body panel may include a second rigid cross-member that is also attached to the two support pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Compagnie Plastic Omnium
    Inventors: Ludovic Girardot, Michel Poisat