Patents by Inventor Michel Laporte
Michel Laporte 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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Publication number: 20240077289Abstract: A target throwing machine includes a base and a turret surmounted by a throwing unit, the turret being movable in rotation relative to the base according to a main axis. The base includes an upper surface and the turret includes a lower surface opposite the upper surface. In which machine an intermediate system is interposed between the upper surface and the lower surface, the intermediate system being in contact with the upper surface and the lower surface and forming a sliding interface between the intermediate system and the upper surface and/or the lower surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20240003663Abstract: The device relates to a target projection machine for sports shooting, including a base, a throwing unit movable in rotation according to a first direction relative to the base, a throwing arm movable in rotation according to the first direction relative to the throwing unit, an actuator enabling an adjustment of the angular position of the throwing unit within an angular sector of rotational deflection according to the first direction relative to the base, the machine includes a system for adjusting the angular sector of deflection allowing selectively reducing the angular sector of deflection to one amongst a plurality of different predetermined angular sectors including at least a first angular sector, a second angular sector and a third angular sector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Patent number: 11740059Abstract: A target launching machine for skeet shooting including a launching device, an accumulator device, a triggering device capable of loading the accumulator device and of releasing it to project the target and a preloader device capable of adjusting a preload of the accumulator device, wherein the preloader device includes a linear actuator and flexible transmission member connecting the linear actuator to the accumulator device.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDINGInventors: Jean-Michel Laporte, Jean-Marc Fouques
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Patent number: 11733007Abstract: A machine for launching targets including a base on which there is arranged an assembly having a launching mechanism and a drum for storing targets, assembly being configured so as to be able to move relative to the base, the machine including a tilting device that allows the assembly to move relative to the base, the tilting device having on one hand a first portion connected to the base and having one from among a curved rail and an element for guiding of the rail in a single degree of freedom of tilting along the rail, and on the other hand a second portion connected to the assembly and having the other from among the rail and the guiding element, wherein it comprises a pivot connection about a rotation axis A2 between the second portion and the rest of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDING (SAS)Inventors: Jean-Michel Laporte, Jean-Marc Fouques
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Publication number: 20220349683Abstract: A device for launching targets is described, including a launching arm movable in rotation about an axis A1 and a system for driving in rotation the launching arm, where the drive system includes an electric gear motor whose output shaft is secured in rotation to the launching arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20220325990Abstract: A target launching machine for skeet shooting including a launching device, an accumulator device, a triggering device capable of loading the accumulator device and of releasing it to project the target and a preloader device capable of adjusting a preload of the accumulator device, wherein the preloader device includes a linear actuator and flexible transmission member connecting the linear actuator to the accumulator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20220205764Abstract: A machine for launching targets including a base on which there is arranged an assembly having a launching mechanism and a drum for storing targets, assembly being configured so as to be able to move relative to the base, the machine including a tilting device that allows the assembly to move relative to the base, the tilting device having on one hand a first portion connected to the base and having one from among a curved rail and an element for guiding of the rail in a single degree of freedom of tilting along the rail, and on the other hand a second portion connected to the assembly and having the other from among the rail and the guiding element, wherein it comprises a pivot connection about a rotation axis A2 between the second portion and the rest of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20210381810Abstract: A machine for launching targets, the machine having a chassis on which a barrel is mounted mobile in rotation, a launching arm mounted mobile in rotation according to a cycle and configured to project at least one target, the cycle including a phase of arming by stressing a spring member until an armed angular position of the launching arm, a launching phase wherein a releasing of stress of the spring member is configured to rotate the arm and a phase of returning to an angular position for rearming the launching arm. The axis of rotation of the barrel and the axis of rotation of the arm are combined.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Patent number: 10690458Abstract: A machine for launching at least one target. The machine comprises a launch plate, a launch arm mobile in rotation at least between a supply position, an armed position and an ejection position, a guide element pressing against a first portion of a contour of the target, and a mobile stop exerting a force on a second portion of the contour of the target. The launch arm comprises an ejection portion configured to apply an ejection stress onto a third portion of the target in the armed position, the first, second and third portion being distinct. The launch arm comprises a pin provided with a contact portion configured to contact a fourth portion of the contour of the target in the armed position, the fourth portion being distinct from the other portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDING (SAS)Inventors: Jean-Michel Laporte, Jean-Marc Fouques
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Patent number: 10634465Abstract: Machine for launching targets comprising a frame on which a mounting is assembled, relative to which a barrel is rotatably assembled according to an axis of rotation and in a direction of rotation. The barrel comprising a plurality of columns for storing stacks of targets, the storage columns being arranged according to a ring defining an inner surface of the barrel. The inner space of the barrel advantageously comprises at least one additional target storage element.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDING (SAS)Inventors: Jean-Michel Laporte, Jean-Marc Fouques
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Patent number: 10520284Abstract: A barrel intended to be mounted with the ability to rotate about a median axis of rotation on a target launching machine, said barrel comprising at least one column for the storage of targets in a stack, said at least one storage column being positioned at least partially by a rod extending parallel to the storage column, characterized in that the rod comprises a first portion that is stationary relative to the barrel and a second portion that is configured to be able to move at least translationally along a longitudinal axis of the rod between a position deployed along the storage column and an at least partially retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDINGInventors: Jean-Marc Fouques, Jean-Michel Laporte
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Patent number: 10488162Abstract: A machine for launching targets, comprising a base on which an assembly comprising a launch mechanism and a drum for storing targets is arranged. The assembly is configured to be mobile with respect to the base, wherein it comprises a tilting mechanism comprising a main tilting system providing a main mobility of the assembly with respect to the base consisting of a curved slide rigidly connected to one out of the base and the assembly, and an element guided by the slide in a single degree of freedom in translation along the slide and rigidly connected to the other out of the base and the assembly. The slide and the guided element are mounted movably in translation along the slide.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDING (SAS)Inventors: Jean-Michel Laporte, Jean-Marc Fouques
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Publication number: 20190293393Abstract: A barrel intended to be mounted with the ability to rotate about a median axis of rotation on a target launching machine, said barrel comprising at least one column for the storage of targets in a stack, said at least one storage column being positioned at least partially by a rod extending parallel to the storage column, characterized in that the rod comprises a first portion that is stationary relative to the barrel and a second portion that is configured to be able to move at least translationally along a longitudinal axis of the rod between a position deployed along the storage column and an at least partially retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Jean-Marc FOUQUES, Jean-Michel LAPORTE
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Publication number: 20190212108Abstract: Machine for launching discoidal targets, comprising a launching device comprising a launching arm rotationally movable in a cycle from and to an armed position starting from which the launching arm is configured to throw a target present in a launching area, a magazine, configured to store targets pending launching, above the launching area, a transfer portion between the magazine and the launching area, configured to move the targets from the magazine to the launching area, wherein the magazine comprises a first row configured to receive juxtaposed targets and a second row configured to receive juxtaposed targets, with the second row being located above the first row and the first row and second row leading into a target lowering column extending to the transfer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20190154412Abstract: A machine for launching at least one target. The machine comprises a launch plate, a launch arm mobile in rotation at least between a supply position, an armed position and an ejection position, a guide element pressing against a first portion of a contour of the target, and a mobile stop exerting a force on a second portion of the contour of the target. The launch arm comprises an ejection portion configured to apply an ejection stress onto a third portion of the target in the armed position, the first, second and third portion being distinct. The launch arm comprises a pin provided with a contact portion configured to contact a fourth portion of the contour of the target in the armed position, the fourth portion being distinct from the other portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20190093994Abstract: Machine for launching targets comprising a frame on which a mounting is assembled, relative to which a barrel is rotatably assembled according to an axis of rotation and in a direction of rotation, said barrel comprising a plurality of columns for storing stacks of targets, the storage columns being arranged according to a ring defining an inner surface of the barrel. The inner space of the barrel advantageously comprises at least one additional target storage element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Publication number: 20180372459Abstract: A machine for launching targets, comprising a base on which an assembly comprising a launch mechanism and a drum for storing targets is arranged. The assembly is configured to be mobile with respect to the base, wherein it comprises a tilting mechanism comprising a main tilting system providing a main mobility of the assembly with respect to the base consisting of a curved slide rigidly connected to one out of the base and the assembly, and an element guided by the slide in a single degree of freedom in translation along the slide and rigidly connected to the other out of the base and the assembly. The slide and the guided element are mounted movably in translation along the slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES
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Patent number: 10088282Abstract: The invention has for object a mechanical target-launching machine comprising a loading system 1 and an actuator 3 which are disjointed from one another. The actuator 3 and the loading system 1 are connected to one another by a power transmission device 2. Said power transmission device 2 is a flexible element and preferably an arming cable 21. An energy accumulator 6 allows energy to be stored so that it can be released abruptly and allow the launching of a target 29.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDINGInventors: Jean-Michel Laporte, Jean-Marc Fouques
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Patent number: 9945644Abstract: A machine for launching targets, comprising a chassis on which a support is mounted. A barrel is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation, the barrel comprising a plurality of columns for storing stacked targets. The columns each have an axis parallel to the axis of rotation. The chassis comprises a surface for receiving targets for a launch, the support comprising a hole configured to allow the passage of a target from a column of the barrel to the receiving surface. The support comprises a first locking position with respect to the chassis and at least a second locking position with respect to the chassis, the first position and the second position having an angular offset along the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: LAPORTE HOLDING (SAS)Inventors: Jean-Marc Fouques, Jean-Michel Laporte
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Publication number: 20180017364Abstract: The invention has for object a mechanical target-launching machine comprising a loading system 1 and an actuator 3 which are disjointed from one another. The actuator 3 and the loading system 1 are connected to one another by a power transmission device 2. Said power transmission device 2 is a flexible element and preferably an arming cable 21. An energy accumulator 6 allows energy to be stored so that it can be released abruptly and allow the launching of a target 29.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Jean-Michel LAPORTE, Jean-Marc FOUQUES