Patents by Inventor Marc Pignol

Marc Pignol 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).

  • Decoy cartridge for aircraft
    Patent number: 10001351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device forming an infrared decoy comprising a pyrotechnic priming part (150), a composition (121) suited to emitting radiation in the infrared domain, and a protective casing (130) for protecting the composition (121) and formed of a plastic sleeve, characterized in that at least one out of a body (150) of the initiation pyrotechnic part and/or of a plug (140) that blanks off the sleeve (130) has an annular groove (152, 142) that opens onto its external periphery and communicates with at least one longitudinal duct (154, 156; 144, 146) which opens onto an end of the body (150) or of the plug (140) in order to accept a polymerizable adhesive tape that bonds the body (150) and/or the plug (140) to the sleeve (130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: ETIENNE LACROIX TOUS ARTIFICES S.A.
    Inventors: Thierry Secco, Cyril Leoquet, Marc Pignol
  • DECOY CARTRIDGE FOR AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20170074626
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device forming an infrared decoy comprising a pyrotechnic priming part (150), a composition (121) suited to emitting radiation in the infrared domain, and a protective casing (130) for protecting the composition (121) and formed of a plastic sleeve, characterized in that at least one out of a body (150) of the initiation pyrotechnic part and/or of a plug (140) that blanks off the sleeve (130) has an annular groove (152, 142) that opens onto its external periphery and communicates with at least one longitudinal duct (154, 156; 144, 146) which opens onto an end of the body (150) or of the plug (140) in order to accept a polymerizable adhesive tape that bonds the body (150) and/or the plug (140) to the sleeve (130).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Thierry SECCO, Cyril LEOQUET, Marc PIGNOL
  • System for launching a charge or projectile with controlled slowing by line
    Publication number: 20020124761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for launching a charge or projectile (40), characterized in that it comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Guy Valembois, Marc Pignol
  • Pyro-acoustic generator for protecting submarines and surface ships
    Patent number: 6430108
    Abstract: The present invention provide a pyroacoustic device for protecting submarines or surface vessels, the device being characterized by the fact that it comprises: a structure (240) suitable for forming a positioning device for controlled positioning under water; and a case (100) connected to the positioning device, which case (100) contains: a plurality of charges (110) each suitable for generating an acoustic effect; and control means (125, 126; 140; 121) suitable for initiating said plurality of charges (110) in a controlled sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A.
    Inventors: Marc Pignol, Philippe Mourry
  • Device for braking the fall of a load
    Patent number: 6164594
    Abstract: A device for braking the fall of a load, the device having a flexible fabric structure with a central hub connected to at least two radial blades adapted to impart rotary motion to the structure, thereby generating lift, and suspension rigging connecting the flexible fabric structure to the load beneath it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A.
    Inventors: Marc Pignol, Guy Valembois, Christian Larre, Cyril Montacq, Jean Baricos