Patents by Inventor Ronan Troufflard

Ronan Troufflard 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).

  • Publication number: 20240140232
    Abstract: A device, fittable on an electrical apparatus with a view to recharging the apparatus, includes a storage unit, a movement assembly, and first mechanical means. The storage unit includes a cable bearing, at its end, an electrical plug. The movement assembly is for setting the cable in motion. The first mechanical means are included for actuating the assembly. The first mechanical means are configured to actuate the assembly with a view to releasing the cable outwardly from the storage unit or retracting the cable into the storage unit. A storage casing houses the electrical plug when the cable is retracted. The storage casing bears an obturating device that includes a cover that is actuatable to open or close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Ronan Troufflard, Stéphane Wolozan, Antoine Lefaucheux
  • Patent number: 11050187
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an outer envelope with a mechanical or magnetic guide and a first connector integrated therein. The first connector comprises a front face on the envelope, a first electrical connection unit, and a magnetic device that attracts a second connector to cause its abutment against the front face. The magnetic device electrically connects the first and second electrical connection units to a second electrical connection unit of the second connector. The guide, which is around the front face, guides the second connector toward the first connector to ensure magnetic joining of the first and second connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: GULPLUG
    Inventors: Ronan Troufflard, Amandine Bray, Vianney Poiron, Bruno Chazel
  • Publication number: 20190312381
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an outer envelope with a mechanical or magnetic guide and a first connector integrated therein. The first connector comprises a front face on the envelope, a first electrical connection unit, and a magnetic device that attracts a second connector to cause its abutment against the front face. The magnetic device electrically connects the first and second electrical connection units to a second electrical connection unit of the second connector. The guide, which is around the front face, guides the second connector toward the first connector to ensure magnetic joining of the first and second connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ronan TROUFFLARD, Amandine BRAY, Vianney POIRON, Bruno CHAZEL
  • Patent number: 10122116
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical power-point assembly including: a socket comprising at least two first electrical contacts and a first magnetic portion arranged to be moved by a magnetic effect, in order to move the two first electrical contacts toward the exterior of the socket; a plug comprising two second electrical contacts that are intended to be electrically connected to the two first electrical contacts and a second magnetic portion for moving, via a magnetic effect, the first magnetic portion, in order to drive the first electrical contacts toward the exterior of the socket; detecting means comprising a sensor for measuring the magnetic flux flowing between the two magnetic portions and a processing unit that is arranged to generate a control signal (SIG); and disconnecting means arranged to disconnect the power supply circuit on reception of the control signal (SIG).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: GULPLUG
    Inventors: Ronan Troufflard, Amandine Bray
  • Publication number: 20180198232
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical power-point assembly including: a socket comprising at least two first electrical contacts and a first magnetic portion arranged to be moved by a magnetic effect, in order to move the two first electrical contacts toward the exterior of the socket; a plug comprising two second electrical contacts that are intended to be electrically connected to the two first electrical contacts and a second magnetic portion for moving, via a magnetic effect, the first magnetic portion, in order to drive the first electrical contacts toward the exterior of the socket; detecting means comprising a sensor for measuring the magnetic flux flowing between the two magnetic portions and a processing unit that is arranged to generate a control signal (SIG); and disconnecting means arranged to disconnect the power supply circuit on reception of the control signal (SIG).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Ronan Troufflard, Amandine Bray