Patents by Inventor Philippe Van den Broek

Philippe Van den Broek 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).

  • Installation for detecting anomalies in inflating of the tires of a guided vehicle
    Patent number: 4328479
    Abstract: The system for detecting abnormalities in the inflation level of a tire of a vehicle includes a coil of metallic wire supported by the wheel and contactor including a switch means responsive to tire pressure for coupling and uncoupling the coil of metallic wire in response to changes in tire pressure. A detector is provided for detecting metallic masses, and this detector is supported on the ground in a position to enable passage of the vehicle wheel closely adjacent thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: MATRA, A French Society
    Inventors: Philippe Van den Broek, Rene Gaudu, Paul Carrier