Patents by Inventor Michel Memeteau

Michel Memeteau 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).

  • Patent number: 5553761
    Abstract: The luggage rack, which can be used on the roof of a motor vehicle, comprises two rails fixed flat to the roof and at least two crossmembers, the ends of which can slide on the rails and be locked thereto. The two crossmembers include faces opposite each other which can be applied directly against one another so as to constitute a wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignees: Matra Automobile, Farnier Penin
    Inventors: Philippe Audoire, Michel Memeteau
  • Patent number: 5340007
    Abstract: The roof-rack device for a motor vehicle roof comprises at least two longitudinal elements coupled to the vehicle roof via respective pairs of end legs, with each longitudinal element being made up of at least three portions, namely: two end portions each extending between a corresponding end leg and an additional leg; and one central portion connected to the end portions by releasable link structure enabling said central portion to be installed either between the two end portions of the same longitudinal element, or else between two end portions of two different longitudinal elements, and situated at the same longitudinal position along the roof of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Farnier & Penin
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Jeuffray, Michel Memeteau