Patents by Inventor Serge Bieber
Serge Bieber 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: 8530015Abstract: A structural reinforcement comprising a hollow profile and a ribbed structure, the ribbed structure including a laminar structure of two facing sheets with a first layer of adhesive material that is foamable and located in between the two facing sheets, the ribbed structure having ribs with one or more ends and a second adhesive material that is provided over at least part of the ribs at the one or more ends to bond the ribs at the one or more ends to an interior surface of the hollow profile.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Jean Mendiboure, Eric Chopin, Francois Crouzet, Philippe Fahrner, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20110104413Abstract: A structural reinforcement comprising a hollow profile and a ribbed structure including ribs with ends and a heat activatable adhesive material that is provided over at least a part of ribs at one or more ends to bond to an interior surface of the hollow profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Jean Mendibourne, Eric Chopin, Francois Crouzet, Philippe Fahrner, Serge Bieber
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Patent number: 7790280Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Eric Le Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Philippe Lutz
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Patent number: 7478478Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Zephyros, inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Patent number: 7469459Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kosal, Kevin Hicks, David Carlson, Michael J. Czaplicki, Serge Bieber, Dominique Busseuil
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Patent number: 7290828Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kosal, Kevin Hicks, David Carlson, Michael J. Czaplicki, Serge Bieber, Dominique Busseuil
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Patent number: 7255388Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow section at least part of at least one of whose surfaces is the internal surface of an external panel comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section to be reinforced. An expandable adhesive material is provided over a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member and the shape of the rigid reinforcing member and the amount and location of the expandable adhesive is such that upon foaming the foam contacts and bonds to the internal surfaces of the hollow section other than the interior surface of the external panel. In this way deformation of the external body panel during the foaming and/or cooling of the foamed expandable material is reduced or prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20070134058Abstract: Improved means for joining tubular structures are provided which consist of a plug for insertion into the tubular structure provided with a plurality of attachment points which can be used to link one or more tubes the plug is provided with a rim of greater cross section that the internal cross section of the tubular structure to control the extent to which the plug can enter the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Francis Meyer, Serge Bieber, Stephane Muteau
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Publication number: 20070122510Abstract: Components useful for the provision of structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and/or sealants and/or acoustic baffles are provided. The components comprise a carrier in which is formed a plurality of cavities for receipt of foamable material, the foam may then be foamed to bridge the gap between the carrier and the internal surface of the hollow profile to form a bond there between. Different types of foam may be employed in different cavities to provide a multifunctional component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Jean Mendiboure, Eric Chopin, Francois Crouzet, Serge Bieber
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Patent number: 7144071Abstract: A part for reinforcement of hollow structures comprises a series of segments flexibly interlinked to enable the part to be adjusted to fit structures of irregular cross section and direction, the segments contain foamable material which can be activated to fill the space between the parts and the hollow structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Denis Souvay
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Publication number: 20060006695Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Publication number: 20050276970Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Bourdin, Eric Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Lutz
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Patent number: 6953219Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
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Publication number: 20050212332Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Bourdin, Serge Bieber
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Patent number: 6941719Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Eric Le Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Philippe Lutz
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Publication number: 20050194706Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: David Kosal, Kevin Hicks, David Carlson, Michael Czaplicki, Serge Bieber, Dominique Busseuil
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Patent number: 6905745Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: L & L Products Inc.Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20050081383Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: David Kosal, Kevin Hicks, David Carlson, Michael Czaplicki, Serge Bieber, Dominique Busseuil
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Publication number: 20040256888Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow section at least part of at least one of whose surfaces is the internal surface of an external panel comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section to be reinforced. An expandable adhesive material is provided over a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member and the shape of the rigid reinforcing member and the amount and location of the expandable adhesive is such that upon foaming the foam contacts and bonds to the internal surfaces of the hollow section other than the interior surface of the external panel. In this way deformation of the external body panel during the foaming and/or cooling of the foamed expandable material is reduced or prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber
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Publication number: 20040224108Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Serge Bieber