Patents by Inventor Philippe Begin

Philippe Begin 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).

  • Molded running board
    Publication number: 20060119065
    Abstract: A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with the plastic material forming the support portion. A method for the assembly of such a molded running board is also described herein. This method includes the welding of a top portion to a support portion via the use of a thin strand of plastic material compatible with material used in the top portion and the support portion and metallic particles in an electromagnetic press, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: IPL, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Lanoue, Normand Mercier, Philippe Begin
  • Molded running board
    Patent number: 6997469
    Abstract: A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with the plastic material forming the support portion. A method for the assembly of such a molded running board is also described herein. This method includes the welding of a top portion to a support portion via the use of a thin strand of plastic material compatible with material used in the top portion and the support portion and metallic particles in an electromagnetic press, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Decoma International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Lanoue, Normand Mercier, Philippe Bégin
  • Casing for an energy storage device
    Publication number: 20040137321
    Abstract: A casing for an energy storage device, including a structural shell defining a void area suitable for containing an energy storage device, and an inner lining substantially impervious to oxygen and humidity. The inner lining includes at least one layer of synthetic material secured onto the inner surface of the structural shell. The structural shell is made of reinforced plastic or polymer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Savaria, Martin Burns, Stephane Giguere, Michel Lanoue, Philippe Begin