Patents by Inventor Victor D. L'Esperance

Victor D. L'Esperance 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).

  • Electronics rack cover systems
    Patent number: 7784738
    Abstract: A security cover is disclosed for protecting installed avionics instruments and other electronic instruments. The cover includes multiple independent automatic locks that activate when the cover is abutted near the installed instruments. An automatic lock mechanism, adapted to electronic instrument covers, is also disclosed. The activated locks are not directly accessible to users and thieves. A lock release mechanism is disclosed for simultaneously unlocking each lock. A method of manufacturing using extruded aluminum panels is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Mark J. Landes, James M. Landes, Victor D. L'esperance
  • Method and system for mounting radio avionics
    Patent number: 7032862
    Abstract: A mounting bar system permitting infinite adjustability in mounting avionics-components trays and Dzus-mounted avionics in at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly. Each mounting bar is slotted along its longitudinal axis. The slot is made to include the shape of a T such that a wider channel exists below the opening of the slot. Spring-loaded nut assemblies set to receive mounting screws from the avionics-components trays are fit within the T slot. Friction provided by the spring holds the nut assembly at any desired location within the T slot. As the nut assembly can be positioned at any location within the T slot, the mounting bar can readily be adjusted to support any avionics-components tray intended for at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventors: Mark James Landes, Victor D. L'Esperance
  • Method and system for mounting radio avionics
    Publication number: 20030183730
    Abstract: A mounting bar system permitting infinite adjustability in mounting avionics-components trays and Dzus-mounted avionics in at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly. Each mounting bar is slotted along its longitudinal axis. The slot is made to include the shape of a T such that a wider channel exists below the opening of the slot. Spring-loaded nut assemblies set to receive mounting screws from the avionics-components trays are fit within the T slot. Friction provided by the spring holds the nut assembly at any desired location within the T slot. As the nut assembly can be positioned at any location within the T slot, the mounting bar can readily be adjusted to support any avionics-components tray intended for at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Mark James Landes, Victor D. L' Esperance