Patents by Inventor Sebastien Chaligne
Sebastien Chaligne 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).
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Patent number: 11772722Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an active diffuser mechanism for a vehicle comprising a mounting mechanism for connecting a diffuser body to a body of a vehicle such that the diffuser body is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which an airflow surface of the diffuser body is spaced further away from the body of the vehicle than in the stowed position. The mounting mechanism comprises a linkage mechanism configured such that the diffuser body follows a linear translation path and a rotational path during movement from the stowed position to the deployed position. Aspects of the present invention also related to an active diffuser assembly, an active diffuser system and a vehicle comprising such an active diffuser mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITEDInventors: George Tudor Iorga, Ross Turner, Sébastien Chaligné, Adrian Philip Gaylard
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Patent number: 11623192Abstract: An apparatus includes a pump body, two or more arms extending from the pump body configured to hold a cement mixing container, a vacuum port exposed on an exterior surface of the pump body and positioned to engage a port on the cement mixing container, a venturi positioned proximate the vacuum port; a perforator within the pump body, the perforator configured to puncture a gas container to release gas to the venturi to create a vacuum at the vacuum port; and an actuator configured to puncture the gas container with the perforator.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Zimmer GmbHInventor: Sebastien Chaligne
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Patent number: 11607477Abstract: An apparatus for applying a vacuum during a surgical procedure can include a vacuum pump assembly having a port, a first housing, a second housing, a first silencer or tubular magnet and a second silencer. The first housing can define a first cavity receiving the vacuum pump assembly therein. A portion of the first housing can be formed by a portion of the port. The second housing can define a second cavity receiving the first housing therein. A portion of the second housing can be formed by a second portion of the port. The first silencer or tubular magnet can be coupled to the first housing and can have a longitudinal extent along a longitudinal axis. The first silencer or tubular magnet can extend from the first housing within the second cavity. The second silencer can be coupled to the second housing and can have a longitudinal extent along a longitudinal axis. The second silencer can extend from the second housing within second cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Zimmer GmbHInventor: Sebastien Chaligne
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Publication number: 20220117643Abstract: Implementations described herein include a hone cement mixing and delivery device including a cylindrical container defines a chamber and has an injection passage disposed at the distal end thereof. A plug can be removably disposable in the injection passage. The mixing screw is rotatably disposable in the chamber and has a screw thread extending along an outer surface of the mixing screw as well as a return passage extending through the mixing screw from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. In a mixing mode of the device, a mixing rod engages and rotates the mixing screw about the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical container causing material disposed in the chamber to be moved distally and return to the proximal end of the chamber through the return passage of the mixing screw. In an injection mode of the device, the plug can be removed from the injection passage and an injection rod occludes the return passage of the mixing screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Alexis Dupuy, Lenaic Giffard
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Patent number: 11234749Abstract: In a bone cement mixing and delivery device, a plug can be removably disposable in an injection passage of a cylindrical container. A mixing screw can rotate in a chamber of the container and has a screw thread extending along an outer surface of the mixing screw as well as a return passage extending through the mixing screw from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. In a mixing mode of the device, a mixing rod engages and rotates the mixing screw about a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical container causing material disposed in the chamber to be moved distally and return to the proximal end of the chamber through the return passage of the mixing screw. In an injection mode of the device, the plug can be removed from the injection passage and an injection rod occludes the return passage of the mixing screw.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Biomet SASInventors: Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Alexis Dupuy, Lenaic Giffard
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Patent number: 11229467Abstract: According to one example, a valve for an apparatus configured to mix bone cement is disclosed. The valve can include a base defining a first portion of a passage. The passage can be configured to allow a component of the bone cement through the valve. The valve can include a projection extending from the base to a base opposing end and forming a second portion of the passage that communicates with the first portion. The projection can have a frustoconically shaped surface that comprises one of an outer surface or an inner surface that forms a part of the second portion of the passage.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Zimmer GmbHInventors: Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Lenaic Giffard
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Publication number: 20210339808Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an active diffuser mechanism for a vehicle comprising a mounting mechanism tor connecting a diffuser body to a body of a vehicle such that the diffuser body is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which an airflow surface of the diffuser body is spaced further away from the body of the vehicle than in the stowed position. The mounting mechanism comprises a linkage mechanism configured such that the diffuser body follows a linear translation path and a rotational path during movement from the stowed position to the deployed position. Aspects of the present invention also related to an active diffuser assembly, an active diffuser system and a vehicle comprising such an active diffuser mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: George Tudor IORGA, Ross TURNER, Sébastien CHALIGNÉ, Adrian Philip GAYLARD
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Publication number: 20210244862Abstract: An apparatus for applying a vacuum during a surgical procedure can include a vacuum pump assembly having a port, a first housing, a second housing, a first silencer or tubular magnet and a second silencer. The first housing can define a first cavity receiving the vacuum pump assembly therein. A portion of the first housing can be formed by a portion of the port. The second housing can define a second cavity receiving the first housing therein. A portion of the second housing can be formed by a second portion of the port. The first silencer or tubular magnet can be coupled to the first housing and can have a longitudinal extent along a longitudinal axis. The first silencer or tubular magnet can extend from the first housing within the second cavity. The second silencer can be coupled to the second housing and can have a longitudinal extent along a longitudinal axis. The second silencer can extend from the second housing within second cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Sebastien Chaligne
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Patent number: 10905485Abstract: An apparatus for mixing bone cement can comprise a receiving chamber, a mixing chamber, a cannula, a base, and a piston located within the mixing chamber. The receiving chamber defining a conduit. The mixing chamber in fluid communication with the receiving chamber. The mixing chamber configured to house a first component of the bone cement. The cannula located in the receiving chamber and in fluid communication with the conduit. The base including a bladder arranged to be punctured by the cannula, the bladder configured to house a second component of the bone cement. Upon puncturing of the bladder by the cannula the second component of the bone cement passes through the conduit and the cannula into the mixing chamber. The piston configured to seal the mixing chamber upon movement of the piston from a first position relative to the conduit to a second position relative to the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Zimmer Biomet France SASInventors: Lenaic Giffard, Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet
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Publication number: 20200061558Abstract: An apparatus includes a pump body, two or more arms extending from the pump body configured to hold a cement mixing container, a vacuum port exposed on an exterior surface of the pump body and positioned to engage a port on the cement mixing container, a venturi positioned proximate the vacuum port; a perforator within the pump body, the perforator configured to puncture a gas container to release gas to the venturi to create a vacuum at the vacuum port; and an actuator configured to puncture the gas container with the perforator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Sebastien Chaligne
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Publication number: 20200022743Abstract: Disclosed in an apparatus for applying bone cement. The apparatus can comprise a body and an applicator. The body can include a coupling portion that can be located at a first end of the body and an articulation portion that can be located at a second end of the body. A central axis of the articulation portion can be arranged at an angle relative to a central axis of the body. The applicator can be configured to connect to the articulating portion and pivot about the central axis of the articulation portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Lenaic Giffard
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Publication number: 20190314075Abstract: According to one example, a valve for an apparatus configured to mix bone cement is disclosed. The valve can include a base defining a first portion of a passage. The passage can be configured to allow a component of the bone cement through the valve. The valve can include a projection extending from the base to a base opposing end and forming a second portion of the passage that communicates with the first portion. The projection can have a frustoconically shaped surface that comprises one of an outer surface or an inner surface that forms a part of the second portion of the passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Lenaic Giffard
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Publication number: 20190262051Abstract: Implementations described herein include a bone cement mixing and delivery device including a cylindrical container defines a chamber and has an injection passage disposed at the distal end thereof. A plug can be removably disposable in the injection passage. The mixing screw is rotatably disposable in the chamber and has a screw thread extending along an outer surface of the mixing screw as well as a return passage extending through the mixing screw from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. In a mixing mode of the device, a mixing rod engages and rotates the mixing screw about the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical container causing material disposed in the chamber to be moved distally and return to the proximal end of the chamber through the return passage of the mixing screw. In an injection mode of the device, the plug can be removed from the injection passage and an injection rod occludes the return passage of the mixing screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Alexis Dupuy, Lenaic Giffard
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Publication number: 20190000521Abstract: An apparatus for bone cement delivery comprising, a proximal nozzle portion having a proximal end configured to couple to a bone cement source and a first distal delivery end having a circular cross section, a distal nozzle augment having a proximal end configured to slideably couple to the first distal delivery end and a second distal delivery end having an oblong cross section, that can be slanted, and an attachment mechanism configured to slideably retain the distal nozzle augment to the proximal nozzle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Lenaic Giffard
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Patent number: 10070907Abstract: An apparatus for bone cement delivery comprising, a proximal nozzle having a proximal end configured to couple to a bone cement source and a first distal delivery end having a circular cross section, a distal nozzle having a proximal end configured to slideably couple to the first distal delivery end and a second distal delivery end having an oblong cross section, that can be slanted, and an attachment mechanism configured to slideably retain the distal nozzle to the proximal nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Biomet SASInventors: Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Lenaic Giffard
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Publication number: 20180028247Abstract: An apparatus for mixing bone cement can comprise a receiving chamber, a mixing chamber, a cannula, a base, and a piston located within the mixing chamber. The receiving chamber defining a conduit. The mixing chamber in fluid communication with the receiving chamber. The mixing chamber configured to house a first component of the bone cement. The cannula located in the receiving chamber and in fluid communication with the conduit. The base including a bladder arranged to be punctured by the cannula, the bladder configured to house a second component of the bone cement. Upon puncturing of the bladder by the cannula the second component of the bone cement passes through the conduit and the cannula into the mixing chamber. The piston configured to seal the mixing chamber upon movement of the piston from a first position relative to the conduit to a second position relative to the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Lenaic Giffard, Alexis Dupuy, Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet
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Publication number: 20160256210Abstract: An apparatus for bone cement delivery comprising, a proximal nozzle portion having a proximal end configured to couple to a bone cement source and a first distal delivery end having a circular cross section, a distal nozzle augment having a proximal end configured to slideably couple to the first distal delivery end and a second distal delivery end having an oblong cross section, that can be slanted, and an attachment mechanism configured to slideably retain the distal nozzle augment to the proximal nozzle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Alexis DUPUY, Sebastien Chaligne, Julie Mottet, Lenaic Giffard