Patents by Inventor Raphael Michel

Raphael Michel 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: 11770664
    Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: EARGO, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
  • Patent number: 11435263
    Abstract: A pylon for supporting an aircraft turbomachine, in particular for a test bench, the pylon having a generally elongated shape along an axis and including, at a first longitudinal end, first members for fixing to a turbomachine and, at a second longitudinal end, second members for fixing to a base plate, the pylon being traversed by at least one fluid pipe including a first end for connecting to the turbomachine and a second end for connecting to a fluid supply circuit, wherein the at least one pipe includes a movable portion movable in translation along the axis so as to be able to adjust the position along the axis of the first connecting end relative to the first longitudinal end. It also concerns a method of mounting an aircraft turbomachine on such a pylon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
    Inventors: Jacky Raphael Michel Derenes, Michael Daniel Joel Bertin, Etienne Romain Pascal Grenier
  • Publication number: 20210400406
    Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
  • Patent number: 11140498
    Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Eargo, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
  • Patent number: 10641737
    Abstract: A device, and corresponding test method, for testing metallurgical products including an ultrasonic sensor including a plurality of elementary transducers which can be operated independently of each other and are distributed in accordance with a two-dimensional pattern is described. A first electronic component is configured to excite each of the elementary transducers in accordance with at least one temporal law corresponding to a burst of ultrasonic waves in a line of sight. A second electronic component is configured to process at least a portion of the signals captured by each of the elementary transducers. Each temporal law is arranged such that the corresponding burst produces a beam of ultrasonic waves which is generally divergent about the line of sight on moving away from the ultrasonic sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: VALLOUREC TUBES FRANCE
    Inventors: Raphael Michel, Alexandre Noel, Michel Vahe
  • Publication number: 20200049591
    Abstract: A pylon for supporting an aircraft turbomachine, in particular for a test bench, the pylon having a generally elongated shape along an axis and including, at a first longitudinal end, first members for fixing to a turbomachine and, at a second longitudinal end, second members for fixing to a base plate, the pylon being traversed by at least one fluid pipe including a first end for connecting to the turbomachine and a second end for connecting to a fluid supply circuit, wherein the at least one pipe includes a movable portion movable in translation along the axis so as to be able to adjust the position along the axis of the first connecting end relative to the first longitudinal end. It also concerns a method of mounting an aircraft turbomachine on such a pylon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jacky Raphael Michel DERENES, Michael Daniel Joel BERTIN, Etienne Romain Pascal GRENIER
  • Patent number: 10334370
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for reducing feedback in a hearing aid that includes a transducer configured to detect sound, a sound processor configured to process signals from the transducer, a receiver configured to receive signals outputted from the sound processor, and an acoustic feedback reduction system. The acoustic feedback reduction system is configured to provide signals to the sound processor to produce a null targeting signal steerable toward a source of feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Eargo, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Herscher, Takahiro Unno, Daniel Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
  • Patent number: 10284977
    Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of flattened members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the flattened members in the relaxed state. The flattened members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. An amount of force applied by the flattened members to the surface of the internal space can be tuned by changing a stiffness of a rib supporting the flattened member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Eargo, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Shen, Michael Barrett, Raphael Michel, Florent Michel
  • Publication number: 20190116438
    Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
  • Publication number: 20180359579
    Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of flattened members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the flattened members in the relaxed state. The flattened members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. An amount of force applied by the flattened members to the surface of the internal space can be tuned by changing a stiffness of a rib supporting the flattened member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Shen, Michael Barrett, Raphael Michel, Florent Michel
  • Patent number: 10103472
    Abstract: An automotive electrical wiring connector for being inserted through a interior of a hollow shaft. It comprises a body having at least one receiving portion for an electrical conductor end that is adapted for being connected to another electrical conductor end, and a lid for covering the electrical conductor receiving portion. The lid is suitable to be in at least one operating position in which the lid is closed to the body and retaining the at least one electrical conductor therein while retaining the connector body through the interior of the hollow shaft, and in at least one non-operating position in which the lid is open for allowing the at least one electrical conductor to be accessed and released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, S. A.
    Inventors: Moises Caballero, Raphael Michel Remaud
  • Patent number: 10097936
    Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. A sound blocking portion can be provided to substantially prevent air/sound flow past the sound blocking portion of the securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Eargo, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
  • Publication number: 20180098163
    Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. A sound blocking portion can be provided to substantially prevent air/sound flow past the sound blocking portion of the securing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
  • Patent number: 9866978
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing hearing aid. An open ear canal hearing aid may be provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The hearing aid may include a part that contains electronic components, a passive amplifier, and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism may include bristles or balloons. The securing mechanism may have various configurations and be adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Eargo, Inc
    Inventors: Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Daniel Shen
  • Patent number: 9826322
    Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internals space, conform to the shape and size of the internal space, and modulate at least one of the attenuation and frequency of audio signals and/or differentially acoustically impede audio signals transmitted through the securing mechanism and/or internal space and the space access device, without fully occluding the internal space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Eargo, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
  • Publication number: 20170214167
    Abstract: An automotive electrical wiring connector for being inserted through a interior of a hollow shaft. It comprises a body having at least one receiving portion for an electrical conductor end that is adapted for being connected to another electrical conductor end, and a lid for covering the electrical conductor receiving portion. The lid is suitable to be in at least one operating position in which the lid is closed to the body and retaining the at least one electrical conductor therein while retaining the connector body through the interior of the hollow shaft, and in at least one non-operating position in which the lid is open for allowing the at least one electrical conductor to be accessed and released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Moises CABALLERO, Raphael Michel REMAUD
  • Publication number: 20170164121
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for reducing feedback in a hearing aid that includes a transducer configured to detect sound, a sound processor configured to process signals from the transducer, a receiver configured to receive signals outputted from the sound processor, and an acoustic feedback reduction system. The acoustic feedback reduction system is configured to provide signals to the sound processor to produce a null targeting signal steerable toward a source of feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Bret Herscher, Takahiro Unno, Daniel Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
  • Publication number: 20170094426
    Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internals space, conform to the shape and size of the internal space, and modulate at least one of the attenuation and frequency of audio signals and/or differentially acoustically impede audio signals transmitted through the securing mechanism and/or internal space and the space access device, without fully occluding the internal space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
  • Publication number: 20160323682
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing hearing aid. An open ear canal hearing aid may be provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The hearing aid may include a part that contains electronic components, a passive amplifier, and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism may include bristles or balloons. The securing mechanism may have various configurations and be adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Daniel Shen
  • Publication number: 20160195499
    Abstract: A device, and corresponding test method, for testing metallurgical products including an ultrasonic sensor including a plurality of elementary transducers which can be operated independently of each other and are distributed in accordance with a two-dimensional pattern is described. A first electronic component is configured to excite each of the elementary transducers in accordance with at least one temporal law corresponding to a burst of ultrasonic waves in a line of sight. A second electronic component is configured to process at least a portion of the signals captured by each of the elementary transducers. Each temporal law is arranged such that the corresponding burst produces a beam of ultrasonic waves which is generally divergent about the line of sight on moving away from the ultrasonic sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: VALLOUREC TUBES FRANCE
    Inventors: Raphael MICHEL, Alexandre NOEL, Michel VAHE