Patents by Inventor Martin Nicole

Martin Nicole 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).

  • Seal retention device
    Patent number: 11383739
    Abstract: A sealing system for an openable panel on a vehicle includes a channel member disposed on the openable panel and extending along a longitudinal axis and a seal member fastened to the channel member. The channel member includes two side portions extending parallel to each other and a recess defined between the two side portions. A plurality of depressions are defined in the side portions and extend along the longitudinal axis and into the recess. The seal member includes a proximal portion disposed within the recess and a distal portion extending away from the channel member. The proximal portion of the seal member has grooves defined on opposing sides thereof. The plurality of depressions on each side portion of the channel are received in a respective groove on the seal member to fasten the seal member to the channel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Nicole
  • Low profile gap mitigation device
    Patent number: 11142226
    Abstract: A powered gap mitigation device for transit vehicles allows a gap mitigation plate to move outboard from its stowed position, be locked in the deployed position, move inboard from a deployed position to a stowed position, be locked in the stowed position, and be manually stowed and cut-out in case of malfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Laurent Dagenais, Luc Vachon, Martin Nicole, Pierre Le Vérone, Daniel Filion
  • Rubber Edge Seal Retention Device
    Publication number: 20200207379
    Abstract: A sealing system for an openable panel on a vehicle includes a channel member disposed on the openable panel and extending along a longitudinal axis and a seal member fastened to the channel member. The channel member includes two side portions extending parallel to each other and a recess defined between the two side portions. A plurality of depressions are defined in the side portions and extend along the longitudinal axis and into the recess. The seal member includes a proximal portion disposed within the recess and a distal portion extending away from the channel member. The proximal portion of the seal member has grooves defined on opposing sides thereof. The plurality of depressions on each side portion of the channel are received in a respective groove on the seal member to fasten the seal member to the channel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Nicole
  • Low Profile Gap Mitigation Device
    Publication number: 20200070853
    Abstract: A powered gap mitigation device for transit vehicles allows a gap mitigation plate to move outboard from its stowed position, be locked in the deployed position, move inboard from a deployed position to a stowed position, be locked in the stowed position, and be manually stowed and cut-out in case of malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Laurent Dagenais, Luc Vachon, Martin Nicole, Pierre Le Vérone, Daniel Filion