Patents by Inventor Philippe Vigoroux

Philippe Vigoroux 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).

  • Automatic fastening or closing device operating by passing through a dead point
    Patent number: 5775861
    Abstract: An automatic fastening or closing device operating by moving past a dead point and comprising a base portion to which are pivotally connected arcuate tongues themselves pivotally connected by hinges to lugs and comprising each one an outwards projecting portion to form a bearing point allowing the lugs to assume a position remote from each other, i.e. an open locking position, the device being applicable to the fastening and to the locking in blind relationship of a box-like or channel-shaped part onto any support or member whatsoever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Rapid S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Leon, Philippe Vigoroux