Patents by Inventor Marc Saelen
Marc Saelen 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).
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Patent number: 11020893Abstract: A thermoforming mold device (1) providing a piece with a thin wall starting with a sheet of thermoplastic material is provided. At least one (3) of two parts of the mold (3, 3?) comprises at least one means (4) of local deformation of a sheet (2?) in the mold (3, 3?) in its closed state, the at least one means (4) comprises a piece of hollow molding with a peripheral edge, which can be connected selectively to a source of suction and can be displaced between a folded position, in which the molding piece is situated in close proximity with the wall of the thermoformed piece, and a deployed position, in which the molding piece is applied under pressure with its peripheral edge against the wall of the thermoformed piece upholding the other part of the mold.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: REYDEL AUTOMOTIVE B.V.Inventor: Marc Saelen
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Patent number: 10919319Abstract: The present invention concerns an installation for printing and drying a part having a surface. The installation includes a printing means comprising a printhead, a control unit, a support device suitable and intended for supporting the part, the support device and printhead being movable relative to each other, drying means including a source and an emission output, the emission output and support device being movable relative to each other, and means for adjusting and orienting the beam specifically associated with the source and/or with emission output.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Inventors: Jérôme Boniface, Romuald Richebourg, Marc Saelen
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Publication number: 20190337306Abstract: The present invention concerns an installation for printing and drying a part having a surface. The installation includes a printing means comprising a printhead, a control unit, a support device suitable and intended for supporting the part, the support device and printhead being movable relative to each other, drying means including a source and an emission output, the emission output and support device being movable relative to each other, and means for adjusting and orienting the beam specifically associated with the source and/or with emission output.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Jérôme BONIFACE, Romuald Richebourg, Marc Saelen
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Patent number: 10343329Abstract: A molding device for thermoforming, comprising a two-part mold that makes it possible to define an open and a closed state of the mold is provided. The first part of the two-part mold comprises a means of suction for pressing the sheet against its working surface. The means of suction includes a main means of suction and at least one secondary means of suction that is designed for and capable of generating suction in a specific limited area of the working surface, at least partially independently relative to the main means of suction. The second part of the mold comprises an added-on hollow shaping part, that is arranged so that it is located, when the mold is closed, directly facing the specific limited area of the working surface of the first part of the mold. The secondary means of suction can be controlled independently of the main means of suction.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: REYDEL AUTOMOTIVE B.V.Inventor: Marc Saelen
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Publication number: 20180264709Abstract: A thermoforming mold device (1) providing a piece with a thin wall starting with a sheet of thermoplastic material is provided. At least one (3) of two parts of the mold (3, 3?) comprises at least one means (4) of local deformation of a sheet (2?) in the mold (3, 3?) in its closed state, the at least one means (4) comprises a piece of hollow molding with a peripheral edge, which can be connected selectively to a source of suction and can be displaced between a folded position, in which the molding piece is situated in close proximity with the wall of the thermoformed piece, and a deployed position, in which the molding piece is applied under pressure with its peripheral edge against the wall of the thermoformed piece upholding the other part of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Marc SAELEN
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Patent number: 10000006Abstract: A thermoforming mold device (1) providing a piece with a thin wall starting with a sheet of thermoplastic material is provided. At least one (3) of two parts of the mold (3, 3?) comprises at least one means (4) of local deformation of a sheet (2?) in the mold (3, 3?) in its closed state, the at least one means (4) comprises a piece of hollow molding with a peripheral edge, which can be connected selectively to a source of suction and can be displaced between a folded position, in which the molding piece is situated in close proximity with the wall of the thermoformed piece, and a deployed position, in which the molding piece is applied under pressure with its peripheral edge against the wall of the thermoformed piece upholding the other part of the mold.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: REYDEL AUTOMOTIVE B.V.Inventor: Marc Saelen
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Publication number: 20170165897Abstract: A molding device for thermoforming, comprising a two-part mold that makes it possible to define an open and a closed state of the mold is provided. The first part of the two-part mold comprises a means of suction for pressing the sheet against its working surface. The means of suction includes a main means of suction and at least one secondary means of suction that is designed for and capable of generating suction in a specific limited area of the working surface, at least partially independently relative to the main means of suction. The second part of the mold comprises an added-on hollow shaping part, that is arranged so that it is located, when the mold is closed, directly facing the specific limited area of the working surface of the first part of the mold. The secondary means of suction can be controlled independently of the main means of suction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventor: Marc Saelen
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Publication number: 20150360411Abstract: A thermoforming mold device (1) providing a piece with a thin wall starting with a sheet of thermoplastic material is provided. At least one (3) of two parts of the mold (3, 3?) comprises at least one means (4) of local deformation of a sheet (2?) in the mold (3, 3?) in its closed state, the at least one means (4) comprises a piece of hollow molding with a peripheral edge, which can be connected selectively to a source of suction and can be displaced between a folded position, in which the molding piece is situated in close proximity with the wall of the thermoformed piece, and a deployed position, in which the molding piece is applied under pressure with its peripheral edge against the wall of the thermoformed piece upholding the other part of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventor: Marc Saelen
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Patent number: 7357055Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for producing a contour of a planiform piece, intended, in particular, for the internal trim of motor vehicles, in which the piece (1) is cut to define at least an apex (2) of the contour (3), having a given profile P, and a side (4), or so-called first side, of the contour (3) extending from the apex (2). According to the invention, there are carried out sequentially: on one hand, cutting of the piece (1) to produce simultaneously at least the apex (2), according to the profile P, and to cut the first side (4) over a portion, referred to as a fraction F, of its length extending from the apex (2); on the other hand, at least another operation of cutting the piece (1) to produce the first side (4), including at least a portion at least of the fraction F.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marc Saelen, Jean-Yves Delattre, Bernard Freycon
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Publication number: 20070132132Abstract: A component for an interior of a vehicle and a method of assembly. The method includes the steps of inserting an added article into a vacuum mold, aligning a skin with the vacuum mold; and applying a vacuum force to the vacuum mold so that the skin is drawn to substantially envelope the added article to retain it with the skin. The skin and the added article cooperate to define a show surface that is substantially uninterrupted along a transition area between the skin and the added article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Marc Saelen, Denis Dutouquet
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Patent number: 7152296Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for forming a planiform piece intended, in particular, for the interior fittings of motor vehicles, in which a layer of support material (1) is covered, at least on one of its faces (2) and in the area of a portion (3), at least, of its contour, or so-called portion to be bordered, with a cladding sheet (4) and said support (1) is cut along said portion to be bordered (3) in such a way that said cladding (4) projects from said support (1) in the area of said portion. According to the invention, a cutting tool (5) is pre-positioned between said cladding (4) and said support (1) along said portion to bordered (3) said cutting is effected with said cutting tool (5), when the support (1) is covered by the cladding (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marc Saelen, Jean-Yves Delattre, Bernard Freycon
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Publication number: 20020164224Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for producing a contour of a planiform piece, intended, in particular, for the internal trim of motor vehicles, in which said piece (1) is cut to define at least an apex (2) of said contour (3), having a given profile P, and a side (4), or so-called first side, of said contour (3) extending from said apex (2). According to the invention, there are carried out sequentially: on one hand, cutting of said piece (1) to produce simultaneously at least said apex (2), according to said profile P, and to cut said first side (4) over a portion, referred to as a fraction F, of its length extending from said apex (2); on the other hand, at least another operation of cutting said piece (1) to produce said first side (4), including at least a portion at least of said fraction F.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Marc Saelen, Jean-Yves Delattre, Bernard Freycon
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Publication number: 20020162213Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for forming a planiform piece intended, in particular, for the interior fittings of motor vehicles, in which a layer of support material (1) is covered, at least on one of its faces (2) and in the area of a portion (3), at least, of its contour, or so-called portion to be bordered, with a cladding sheet (4) and said support (1) is cut along said portion to be bordered (3) in such a way that said cladding (4) projects from said support (1) in the area of said portion. According to the invention, a cutting tool (5) is pre-positioned between said cladding (4) and said support (1) along said portion to bordered (3) said cutting is effected with said cutting tool (5), when the support (1) is covered by the cladding (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Marc Saelen, Jean-Yves Delattre, Bernard Freycon