Patents by Inventor Serge Pignaud

Serge Pignaud 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).

  • Reinforced Energy Absorption Device and Assembly
    Publication number: 20100259076
    Abstract: A device for absorbing energy by deformation, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, in the event of an impact, the energy absorption device comprising: a plate of substantially constant thickness comprising at least a first cutout and a second cutout which are separated by a bridge; and a rod extending through the first cutout wherein the bridge comprises a collar having, at least locally, a thickness greater than the thickness of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Faurecia Sieges d'Automobile
    Inventors: Julien Meghira, Joël Canteleux, Pierre Bequet, Serge Pignaud