Patents by Inventor Pierre Magnan

Pierre Magnan 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: 8215220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a programming process and device for a fuse of a projectile using a programming coil transmitting by induction a programming signal to reception means integral with the fuse. This process is characterized in that the programming signal is transmitted from at least one second programming coil that is separate from the first one, each coil being linked individually to electronic control means and the two coils being arranged so as to be able to lie in proximity to the fuse of the projectile when the latter passes in the feed means of the weapon, the coils being arranged such that the projectile fuse passes successively in front of each coil, particularly adapted to the programming of medium caliber projectiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Nexter Munitions
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Olivier Tribalat
  • Patent number: 8113102
    Abstract: The invention relates to a programming process and device for a fuse of a projectile using a programming coil transmitting by induction a programming signal to reception means integral with the fuse. This process is characterized in that the programming signal is transmitted from at least one second programming coil that is separate from the first one, each coil being linked individually to electronic control means and the two coils being arranged so as to be able to lie in proximity to the fuse of the projectile when the latter passes in the feed means of the weapon, the coils being arranged such that the projectile fuse passes successively in front of each coil, particularly adapted to the programming of medium caliber projectiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Nexter Munitions
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Olivier Tribalat
  • Patent number: 8104405
    Abstract: An ammunition firing device incorporating a firing pin intended to impact a pyrotechnic composition to activate its ignition, wherein said firing pin incorporates a rod that slides when said ammunition is fired through the effect of the firing acceleration from a starting position to a deployed position, able to be locked in said deployed position, said rod being integral with a percussion tip occupying a fixed position in contact with said pyrotechnic composition, said rod being located fully inside said tip in said starting position and protruding from said tip in its deployed position, said device further incorporating a hammer to strike said rod during the impact of said ammunition on a target to cause the ignition of said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Nexter Munitions
    Inventors: Renaud LaFont, Pierre Magnan
  • Publication number: 20120011991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a programming process and device for a fuse of a projectile using a programming coil transmitting by induction a programming signal to reception means integral with the fuse. This process is characterized in that the programming signal is transmitted from at least one second programming coil that is separate from the first one, each coil being linked individually to electronic control means and the two coils being arranged so as to be able to lie in proximity to the fuse of the projectile when the latter passes in the feed means of the weapon, the coils being arranged such that the projectile fuse passes successively in front of each coil, particularly adapted to the programming of medium caliber projectiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: NEXTER MUNITIONS
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Olivier Tribalat
  • Publication number: 20100258021
    Abstract: An ammunition firing device incorporating a firing pin intended to impact a pyrotechnic composition to activate its ignition, wherein said firing pin incorporates a rod that slides when said ammunition is fired through the effect of the firing acceleration from a starting position to a deployed position, able to be locked in said deployed position, said rod being integral with a percussion tip occupying a fixed position in contact with said pyrotechnic composition, said rod being located fully inside said tip in said starting position and protruding from said tip in its deployed position, said device further incorporating a hammer to strike said rod during the impact of said ammunition on a target to cause the ignition of said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: NEXTER MUNITIONS
    Inventors: Renaud Lafont, Pierre Magnan
  • Publication number: 20100147141
    Abstract: The invention relates to a programming process and device for a fuse of a projectile using a programming coil transmitting by induction a programming signal to reception means integral with the fuse. This process is characterized in that the programming signal is transmitted from at least one second programming coil that is separate from the first one, each coil being linked individually to electronic control means and the two coils being arranged so as to be able to lie in proximity to the fuse of the projectile when the latter passes in the feed means of the weapon, the coils being arranged such that the projectile fuse passes successively in front of each coil, particularly adapted to the programming of medium caliber projectiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: NEXTER MUNITIONS
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Olivier Tribalat
  • Patent number: 7490553
    Abstract: The invention relates to a firing safety device for a pyrotechnic device which incorporates a barrier blocking a transmission channel connecting an igniter and a pyrotechnic charge wherein the barrier comprises at least two elements able to move with respect to one another by the action of motor means between a safety position in which they cooperate to block the transmission channel and an armed position in which they free at least partially one part of the transmission channel, each barrier element alone being unable to block the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Renaud Lafont
  • Patent number: 7444937
    Abstract: The invention relates to a firing safety device for a pyrotechnic device, such device incorporating at least one barrier to block a transmission channel connecting an igniter and a pyrotechnic charge, wherein the barrier is made in the form of at least one micro-machined or micro-engraved element, applied to or made on at least one substrate board, the board being integrated on its edge such that it is substantially parallel to the transmission channel which thus opens out opposite the barrier at its thick part, the pyrotechnic charge and igniter thus lying on either side of the barrier and opposite the thickness of the barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Renaud Lafont
  • Publication number: 20070131127
    Abstract: The invention relates to a firing safety device for a pyrotechnic device which incorporates a barrier blocking a transmission channel connecting an igniter and a pyrotechnic charge wherein the barrier comprises at least two elements able to move with respect to one another by the action of motor means between a safety position in which they cooperate to block the transmission channel and an armed position in which they free at least partially one part of the transmission channel, each barrier element alone being unable to block the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: GIAT INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Renaud Lafont
  • Publication number: 20070101888
    Abstract: The invention relates to a firing safety device for a pyrotechnic device, such device incorporating at least one barrier to block a transmission channel connecting an igniter and a pyrotechnic charge, wherein the barrier is made in the form of at least one micro-machined or micro-engraved element, applied to or made on at least one substrate board, the board being integrated on its edge such that it is substantially parallel to the transmission channel which thus opens out opposite the barrier at its thick part, the pyrotechnic charge and igniter thus lying on either side of the barrier and opposite the thickness of the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: GIAT INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Pierre Magnan, Renaud Lafont