Patents by Inventor Pascal Menard

Pascal Menard 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: 11881656
    Abstract: Connection assembly comprising a connector and a counter-connector. The shielding cage of the connector has attachment means which are formed by deformation of the shielding cage, without an opening being created. The attachment means are configured to prevent the internal element of the connecting casing from moving in translation with respect to the shielding cage, parallel to the coupling direction (A). The shielding cage is prevented from moving in translation parallel to the coupling direction (A) with respect to the external casing element with the aid of the retaining device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Jean Fabre, Pascal Menard, Jérémy X Leveque
  • Publication number: 20230361509
    Abstract: A spacer for maintaining one or more wires during a molding process, the spacer having an external frame, and a plurality of spring curved leaves. Each spring curved leaf has a fixed end attached to an inner face of the external frame and a free end. The free ends of the plurality of spring curved leaves are arranged to flexibly wrap the one or more wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Pascal MENARD, Rama Krishna MANNE
  • Patent number: 11799250
    Abstract: Electrical connector comprising a detection device for detecting potential overheating, which comprises an electrically conductive element and an electrically insulating element inserted between the electrically conductive element and a low-voltage line. The electrically conductive element exerts an elastic force on the insulating element. For example, the electrically conductive element is a spring. In the event of overheating, the insulating element deforms under the pressure of the electrically conductive element and enables an electrical connection between two low-voltage lines. The overheating is detected as a consequence of the electrical design of this connection between the low-voltage lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Jean Fabre, Pascal Menard, Mélanie Guillanton
  • Patent number: 11557853
    Abstract: Connector assembly comprising a housing and a strain-relief device attached to the housing for clamping a cable in a fixed position at the rear opening of the housing. The strain-relief device comprises first and second portions, both made of a single part and being detachable from the housing. The first portion has a first arcuate surface engaging the outer sheath of the cable, and the first portion also comprising first retaining means engaging the housing for retaining the first portion on the housing. The second portion has a second arcuate surface also engaging the outer sheath, and the second portion also comprising second retaining means engaging the housing for retaining the second portion on the housing. Strain-relief device designed to be mounted on a connector. Method for mounting the strain-relief device with a connector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Jean Fabre, Pascal Menard
  • Publication number: 20220285887
    Abstract: Connection assembly comprising a connector and a counter-connector. The shielding cage of the connector has attachment means which are formed by deformation of the shielding cage, without an opening being created. The attachment means are configured to prevent the internal element of the connecting casing from moving in translation with respect to the shielding cage, parallel to the coupling direction (A). The shielding cage is prevented from moving in translation parallel to the coupling direction (A) with respect to the external casing element with the aid of the retaining device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jean FABRE, Pascal MENARD, Jérémy X. LEVEQUE
  • Publication number: 20220285891
    Abstract: Electrical connector comprising a detection device for detecting potential overheating, which comprises an electrically conductive element and an electrically insulating element inserted between the electrically conductive element and a low-voltage line. The electrically conductive element exerts an elastic force on the insulating element. For example, the electrically conductive element is a spring. In the event of overheating, the insulating element deforms under the pressure of the electrically conductive element and enables an electrical connection between two low-voltage lines. The overheating is detected as a consequence of the electrical design of this connection between the low-voltage lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jean FABRE, Pascal MENARD, Mélanie GUILLANTON
  • Publication number: 20220123500
    Abstract: Connector assembly comprising a housing and a strain-relief device attached to the housing for clamping a cable in a fixed position at the rear opening of the housing. The strain-relief device comprises first and second portions, both made of a single part and being detachable from the housing. The first portion has a first arcuate surface engaging the outer sheath of the cable, and the first portion also comprising first retaining means engaging the housing for retaining the first portion on the housing. The second portion has a second arcuate surface also engaging the outer sheath, and the second portion also comprising second retaining means engaging the housing for retaining the second portion on the housing. Strain-relief device designed to be mounted on a connector. Method for mounting the strain-relief device with a connector assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jean FABRE, Pascal MENARD
  • Patent number: 9847601
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for motor vehicles. By means of the invention it is possible to cause a pawl and a detecting device the position of this pawl to interact so as to block the displacement of this detecting device when it is displaced from its delivery position into its use position and when the pawl protrudes due to incorrect positioning of a contact or a contact carrier module. To this end, the detecting device blocks the pawl, for example by said pawl being subjected to shear, in the position protruding between two surfaces of the detecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: DELPHI INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS LUXENBOURG S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Pascal Menard
  • Publication number: 20170062987
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for motor vehicles. By means of the invention it is possible to cause a pawl and a detecting device the position of this pawl to interact so as to block the displacement of this detecting device when it is displaced from its delivery position into its use position and when the pawl protrudes due to incorrect positioning of a contact or a contact carrier module. To this end, the detecting device blocks the pawl, for example by said pawl being subjected to shear, in the position protruding between two surfaces of the detecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Pascal Menard