Patents by Inventor Michel Smith

Michel Smith 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).

  • Railcar body made of mating panels having a predetermined gap there in between
    Patent number: 10773736
    Abstract: A railcar body comprises at least one panel assembly having a first panel and a second panel, both extending longitudinally along the railcar body and adjacently to each other. The inner wall of the first and second panels, which are longer than their outer wall, respectively have at least a first and a second mating interface which are different from each other and compatible so as to be located at a predetermined distance from each other, thereby creating a gap of a predetermined width between two juxtaposed edges of the panels. This panel assembly is designed to be compatible with a laser welding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Bombardier Transportation GmbH
    Inventors: Gaston Morneau, Michel Smith
  • Railcar Body Made of Mating Panels Having a Predetermined Gap There in Between
    Publication number: 20200130713
    Abstract: A railcar body comprises at least one panel assembly having a first panel and a second panel, both extending longitudinally along the railcar body and adjacently to each other. The inner wall of the first and second panels, which are longer than their outer wall, respectively have at least a first and a second mating interface which are different from each other and compatible so as to be located at a predetermined distance from each other, thereby creating a gap of a predetermined width between two juxtaposed edges of the panels. This panel assembly is designed to be compatible with a laser welding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Gaston Morneau, Michel Smith
  • Acoustical support panel
    Publication number: 20030102184
    Abstract: The acoustical support panel according to the invention comprises a membrane of resilient material, such as one obtained with shredded used tires, which is laminated on a base of compression resistant cellulose fibers. This panel has shown a noted increase of insulation from impact and aerial noises. It has an excellent dimensional stability and high resistance to compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Materiaux Cascades Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Brisson, Sebastien Gagnon, Michel Smith, Berthier Roy