Patents by Inventor Marc Auriol

Marc Auriol 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).

  • Publication number: 20090016842
    Abstract: The invention concerns a blind rivet (R) of the type consisting of a deformable bushing (300) and a cleavable mandrel (400), the thus formed assembly being urged to be positioned and pass through the orifices (110 and 120) made substantially coaxial and provided in at least two elements (100 and 200) to be assembled. Said rivet is characterized in that the bushing (300) consists of one single piece but preformed to have a second end (320) in two parts (330 and 340) which, under the action of an axial load (arrow F), are cleaved apart so that one part of the bushing (330) moved by the tensile load of the mandrel (400) is urged to be opened around the fixed part of the bushing (340), the expansion of the mobile part (330) called sleeve being produced without folding. The invention also concerns a method for inserting such a rivet. The invention is applicable to rivet fixing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Pierre Auriol, Jean-Marc Auriol
  • Publication number: 20080219799
    Abstract: The invention relates to a blind rivet (R) of the type which is used to position at least two elements (100 and 200) alongside one another and to fasten same and which is installed using an installation tool. The invention is characterised in that it comprises a bushing (300) which is made from one single piece and which is preformed from a single tapered part (330) that is located between the two support surfaces (311 and 321), with the elements to be assembled being defined initially or by means of deformation by the bushing. The invention also relates to a method of removing said rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Pierre Auriol, Jean-Marc Auriol
  • Publication number: 20080025811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for structural attachment using a blind rivet (R) including a rod (100) that, equipped with a head (110) and a threaded portion (120), is arranged inside a hollow dowel (200) including a first end equipped with a head (210) and a second end (220) on which a nut (330) cooperating with the threaded portion of the rod (100) exerts a force transmitted by the rod (100) so that a second bearing surface on the second element is created by deformation, which is remarkable in that it consists of imparting a first translation movement (arrow F1) on the rod (100) so as to create, by deformation under the action of said nut, said second bearing surface, then imparting a second rotation movement (arrow F4) on said rod (100) for the purpose of screwing, so as to apply a tension in the attachment created. The invention also relates to the rivet enabling such a method to be implemented, as well as the fitting tool adapted to said rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Pierre Auriol
  • Patent number: 7307056
    Abstract: The invention concerns a peroxosilicated, optionally phosphatized, disinfecting compound with scale preventive effect obtained by reacting an alkaline or alkaline-earth metasilicate with an active oxygen-releasing compound, for example potassium monopersulphate and/or oxygen peroxide, in inert medium. The compound can be stabilized with sodium hexametaphosphate. Copper and aluminium in salt form can be encapsulated or complexed with the metasilicate so that the resulting peroxosilicated compound can be used for its disinfecting, scale preventive, anticorrosive, flocculating and algicidal properties for more than three weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: EOTEC
    Inventors: Morou Boukari, Marc Auriol, Sophie Auriol
  • Publication number: 20070112453
    Abstract: The invention concerns a manufacturing method requiring precise positioning of fixing components relative to another receiving component designed to receive same, the positioning being carried out by means of an equipment provided therefor, characterized in that it consists in measuring the components designed to be positioned to ascertain the tolerance curve (C) of said components and in modifying the settings of the positioning equipment such that the curve (C) for dimensioning the components is in the middle of the positioning tolerance zone. The invention also concerns an adapted software product. The invention is useful for the statistical control of processes in particular for piercing/riveting processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Publication number: 20060037843
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for dispensing parts (R), e.g. rivets, which are delivered at the outlet of a storage means such as a vibrating bowl (100), said outlet (110) comprising a displacement path for the parts (R). The inventive device is characterized in that it comprises: a command unit (200) which authorises the individual passage of parts (R) being delivered by the storage and dispensing means (100) into a conduit (C), a control unit (300) which orients each part (R) passing through the conduit (C), and a suction means which is intended to drive the already-moving parts (R) individually into the conduit by accelerating the part (R) which is most affected by the vacuum. The invention also relates to the corresponding operating method and to the vibrating bowl which is adapted to one such device. The invention is suitable for dispensing parts such as rivets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Publication number: 20050261153
    Abstract: The invention concerns a peroxosilicated, optionally phosphatized, disinfecting compound with scale preventive effect obtained by reacting an alkaline or alkaline-earth metasilicate with an active oxygen-releasing compound, for example potassium monopersulphate and/or oxygen peroxide, in inert medium. The compound can be stabilised with sodium hexametaphosphate. Copper and aluminium in salt form can be encapsulated or complexed with the metasilicate so that the resulting peroxosilicated compound can be used for its disinfecting, scale preventive, anticorrosive, flocculating and algicidal properties for more than three weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Morou Boukari, Marc Auriol, Sophie Auriol
  • Patent number: 6260734
    Abstract: A device for dispensing single components, in particular rivets of different shapes and sizes, wherein the rivets are conveyed to a riveting station one by one in a given direction along a path; the rivets are moved along and within an elastic sheath (11) by a pressure source (P); the device also includes a device for storing the components and includes a holder (24) for feeding the components one by one to the elastic sheath (11); the device provides for the uniform and steady feeding of rivets to riveting machines such as are used in the aircraft industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignees: Ste Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-Ets Auriolo Et Cie, Dassault Aviation
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes, Sylvain Guerin
  • Patent number: 5651172
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for assembling materials by means of a riveting member of the type comprising a mandrel (2) and a sleeve (1). The sleeve (1) is provided with a peripheral recess on its external surface, in particular a groove (5), for forming a bending zone, while the mandrel has a head (9) able to deform the tubular end of the sleeve and to fold it back at the level of its bending zone. During riveting, the peripheral recess of the sleeve preserves the starting point of the countersink of the material against any stress and the bending zone of the sleeve permits providing a bearing surface of great dimension applied precisely against the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-Ets Auriol et Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5359765
    Abstract: A semi-tubular or tubular rivet for joining soft or fragile parts such as composite materials and comprising a pre-formed head (1) and a shank (2) having an axial hole (3) forming a tubular portion (2b) opposite the head (1), a peripheral groove (4) on the outside of the shank (2) at the tubular portion (2b), a pinning surface (Sa) on the outside surface of the shank near the free end of the shank; and a process particularly suited for assembling materials using the rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: STE Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-Ets Auriol et Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5082411
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastener member for the production of assemblies, in particular a rivet. This fastener means includes a shank (1) and a head (2) intended to be deformed by flattening during installation. On its front face, this head has an annular groove (5) extending around the axis and positioned in proximity to the alignment of the exterior surface of the shank. This groove defines on the head two portions, one central (2C), the other peripheral (2P), able to be deformed independently under the effect of flattening. The invention enables a considerable improvement of the distribution of compressive forces between the fastener means and the materials to be assembled. It assures a satisfactory radial expansion of the head, as well as a sufficient flow of material toward the shank and the junction zone between shank and head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute Garronne Ets Auriol Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5030050
    Abstract: The invention relates to a blind riveting member of the type comprising a tubular sleeve (1) and a mandrel (2) passing through said sleeve. The stem portion (5) of the tubular sleeve (1) comprises successively along its length, a first articulation zone (5a), an inclined portion (5b), a second articulation zone (5c) and an end portion (5d). These zones or portions are arranged in such a manner that the sleeve is subjected to a double folding during setting of the rivet which causes the inclined portion to expand and fold back upon itself toward the materials being assembled, forming a continuous rest surface at the periphery of the hole which contains the riveting member. The invention is applied in particular for assembling fragile materials such as composite materials. It permits providing a good vibration resistant holding for these materials without risk of damaging the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute Garonne et Auriol & Cie.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes