Patents by Inventor Patrick H. Vesnier

Patrick H. Vesnier 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).

  • Coupling member and method of manufacturing such a coupling member
    Patent number: 4512176
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for coupling together two elements, each of predetermined shape, so that the two elements are prevented from rotating relative to the device. The device is constituted by a band, which is substantially rigid and is in the form of a closed loop. The band has two rims which are three-dimensionally out of true, and each rim delimiting an opening, which forms the limit of a recess, in which one of the elements to be coupled together can be positioned. The regions of each of the two recesses which lie opposite the openings form part of a single space which is laterally delimited by the band. Each rim substantially constitutes a curve traced on a convex surface of the element of predetermined shape to be coupled.The invention also provides a method of making a coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Pennel, Patrick H. Vesnier
  • Coupling member
    Patent number: 4440519
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for coupling together two elements, each of predetermined shape, so that the two elements are prevented from rotating relative to the device. The device is constituted by a band, which is substantially rigid and is in the form of a closed loop. The band has two rims which are three-dimensionally out of true, and each rim delimiting an opening, which forms the limit of a recess, in which one of the elements to be coupled together can be positioned. The regions of each of the two recesses which lie opposite the openings form part of a single space which is laterally delimited by the band. Each rim substantially constitutes a curve traced on a convex surface of the element of predetermined shape to be coupled.The invention also provides a method of making a coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignees: Jean-Francois Pennell, Centrale des Equipements Mobiliers et Immobiliers (CEMI)
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Pennel, Patrick H. Vesnier