Patents by Inventor Vincent Izabel
Vincent Izabel 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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Publication number: 20140331435Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for producing a vehicle windscreen wiper system, comprising an end piece (12) of a wiper holder, said wiper holder being intended to move a wiper (14), a connection interface (20) and an intermediate piece (30), said assembly being able to take up a working position in which said interface (20) is free with respect to said end piece (12) and a service position in which said interface (20) is retained in an oriented manner with respect to said end piece (12) by said intermediate piece (30). The invention also relates to a connecting device for a vehicle windscreen wiper system, comprising the assembly as above, a connector (40) intended to be fixed to said wiper (14) and an adapter (50) for attaching the connector (40) to said wiper holder. The invention also relates to a vehicle windscreen wiper system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Izabel, Jean-Michel Jarasson
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Publication number: 20140331436Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing a windscreen wiper (16) to a drive arm (12) of a wiping system (10), said device comprising a terminal part (14) of an arm (12), a connector (20) intended to be fixed to the wiper (16), a coupling adapter (50) for coupling the connector (20) to said arm (12), and an intermediate part (40), said adapter (50) comprising means for holding it onto the arm in a nominal immobilizing position, said intermediate part (40) being mobile in said terminal part (14) relative to the adapter (50), and comprising means for releasing and/or locking said holding means, so as to allow the adapter (50) to be mounted on and/or removed from the arm (12) and/or so as to retain the adapter (50) on the arm (12) in the nominal immobilizing position. The invention also relates to a wiping system (10) comprising such a fixing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventor: Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20140325783Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector, particularly for a motor vehicle windscreen wiper system. The connector is designed to be mounted on a wiper blade fitted with a perforated pipe carrying cleaning and de-icing fluid, and comprises at least one inlet coupling suitable for connection to a fluid feed, and at least one distributor provided with at least one outlet coupling designed to be connected to the perforated pipe. The connector also includes at least one internal path for carrying the fluid from the inlet coupling to the distributor. Thus, by means of the presence of the internal path through the connector, the inlet coupling can be positioned at various locations on the connector, without feeding directly into the distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Gerald Caillot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20140259503Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle windscreen wiper windscreen washer liquid distribution system including a windscreen washer liquid distribution network having: at least one hydraulic pipe (7, 8) including at least one windscreen washer liquid circulation passage, at least one hydraulic connector (9, 10, 11, 15) connected to the circulation passage, characterized in that said distribution system further includes at least one thermally conductive member (16, 22, 31, 33, 39) in thermal contact on the one hand with at least one hydraulic connector (9, 10, 11, 15) and on the other hand with a heating element (5, 6, 21) of the distribution system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Gérald Caillot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20140209189Abstract: The present invention concerns a connector support for windscreen washer liquid distribution devices of motor vehicle windscreen wipers, including fixing means (18; 31) adapted to hold at least one check valve (7, 8), characterized in that it further includes first fixing means (19) adapted to hold removably a first electrical connector (10; 34) and second fixing means (20) adapted to hold removably a second electrical connector (11; 35), the fixing means (18; 31) for the check valve (7, 8), the first removable fixing means (19) for the first electrical connector (10; 34) and the second removable fixing means (20) for the second electrical connector (11; 35) being independent. The invention also concerns a distribution device including such a connector support (9; 30; 40).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Denis Thebault
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Publication number: 20130298348Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising an end piece (2) of a blade holder (1) of a wiper system and an electrical connector (40) intended to connect an electrical network to a blade (3) of the wiper system, the end piece (2) comprising a retaining means (8) that keeps the electrical connector (40) on said end piece (2) when the assembly is in a use position, characterized in that the electrical connector (40) is separated from the end piece (2) when the assembly is in an operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20130298346Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector for a wiper system, said wiper system also comprising an arm intended to move a blade over the surface to be wiped, a blade (3) and a mechanical connector (10) fixed to said blade in order to attach it to the arm and able to be attached to the arm in a longitudinal movement with respect to said arm, said hydraulic connector (30) having at least one line (31, 32) for supplying a liquid to the blade (3) via the mechanical connector (10). Said hydraulic connector is characterized in that it comprises at least one protuberance (35) able to bear against un element (2a, 2b) of said wiper system in order to align the hydraulic connector (30) on the mechanical connector (10) during said longitudinal movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Xavier Bousset, Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20130291329Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector for a wiper system, said wiper system also comprising a blade holder intended to move a blade over the surface to be wiped, a blade (3) and a mechanical connector (10) fixed to said blade in order to attach it to the blade holder, said hydraulic connector (30) having at least one line (31, 32) for supplying a liquid to the blade (3) via the mechanical connector (10). Said hydraulic connector is characterized in that it comprises at least one guide means (34) able to engage with a corresponding element (14) of the mechanical connector (10) in order to be aligned thereon while the blade (3) is being fitted on the blade holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventor: Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20130183838Abstract: Connector for retaining a wiper (3) on a windscreen wiper arm, including an internal electrical connection device between, on the one hand, an electrical connector connected to the electrical circuit of the vehicle and, on the other hand, at least one heating element (11) deposited on a reinforcement (20) implanted in said wiper, characterized in that said internal connecting device includes at least one metal part (10) extending perpendicularly to the heating element (11) and exerting pressure against it so as to ensure a permanent contact with said heating element (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel, Jean-Michel Jarasson
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Publication number: 20130167315Abstract: Adapter (5) for mounting a windscreen wiper (3) on an arm (1) for actuating said wiper, characterized in that it comprises an electricity conducting device (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel, Jean-Michel Jarasson
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Publication number: 20120090123Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade assembly for the windows of a motor vehicle, comprising a longitudinal support (10) intended to receive a pressure application vertebra (20) and a wiper blade (30) and a wiper accessory (40) carrying a device (42a, 42b) for distributing and projecting a washer liquid wherein the accessory is intended to be assembled with the longitudinal support (10). According to the invention, the longitudinal support (10) comprises means for fixing said accessory (40) on said support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Gerald Caillot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20110113580Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper system, particularly for a motor vehicle. The system comprises a wiper blade (4) hinged to a drive arm (1) via an adaptor (2) connected to the arm (1) and to a hydraulic connector (3), which in turn is connected to the blade (4) and comprises at least one inlet coupling (6) designed to be coupled to a cleaning and de-icing fluid feed (5). The system also comprises a rigid joining part (7, 8), one end of which is coupled to the inlet coupling (6), and the other end of which is intended to be coupled to the fluid feed (5). In this way, the connection between the fluid feed (5) and the connector is made secure and reliable. In addition, the joining part provides an offset which makes connecting and disconnecting easier for the user, particularly when the user wishes to change a worn blade, and enables the whole of the connection to be concealed more easily and then given a more attractive appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Gerald Caillot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20110107541Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector, particularly for a motor vehicle windscreen wiper system. The connector is designed to be mounted on a wiper blade fitted with a perforated pipe carrying cleaning and de-icing fluid, and comprises at least one inlet coupling suitable for connection to a fluid feed, and at least one distributor provided with at least one outlet coupling designed to be connected to the perforated pipe. The connector also includes at least one internal path for carrying the fluid from the inlet coupling to the distributor. Thus, by means of the presence of the internal path through the connector, the inlet coupling can be positioned at various locations on the connector, without feeding directly into the distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Gerald Caillot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20060256459Abstract: A rear vision device for a motor vehicle includes a video camera intended to be integrated fixedly at a rear of a motor vehicle, a flap mounted so as to be able to move between a closed position and an open position, in which the said flap is disposed respectively in front of and away from the a lens of the video camera, and drive means able to drive the flap in movement between the closed position and the open position. The flap includes pivoting means defining a pivot axis and allowing passage from one position to another. The flap also includes a curved part and articulation arms. The articulation arms are fixed to the curved part and the pivoting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2004Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Valeo Systemes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Izabel, Laurent Simon
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Patent number: 7029057Abstract: The invention relates to an external module for equipping a motor vehicle of the type that includes components to control the locking of the closed position of a movable part, such as a tailgate, with respect to a fixed part of the vehicle structure. The external equipment module includes a sealed external body which is received in a complementary housing in the movable part in which it is mounted from the outside of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Izabel, Laurent Simon
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Patent number: 7017891Abstract: A motor vehicle equipment module having at least first and second components in which first and second fixing zones are designed to be fixed to a structural element of the vehicle with a common fixing element. The module includes links which link together the two components when the module is to be mounted on the vehicle structural element. An elastic element is axially interposed between the links and the second component. The links are interposed between the common fixing element and the structural element when the module is fixed on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'EssuyageInventor: Vincent Izabel
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Publication number: 20040174042Abstract: The invention proposes an external module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle of the type which comprises means of controlling the locking of the closed position of a movable part (12), such as a tailgate, with respect to a fixed part of the vehicle structure,Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Vincent Izabel, Laurent Simon
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Publication number: 20040155391Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle equipment module (30) of the type comprising at least first and second components (32, 34) whereof first and second fixing zones (50, 52) are designed to be fixed to a structural element (12) of the vehicle with a common fixing element, such as a screw. The invention is characterised in that it comprises linking means (60) which link together the two components (32, 34) when the module is delivered (30) to be mounted on the vehicle structural element, and an elastic element (62) is axially interposed between the linking means (60) and the second component (34), and the linking means (60) are interposed between the common fixing element (54) and the structural element (12), when the module (30) is fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Vincent Izabel
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Patent number: 6637801Abstract: A motor vehicle rear transverse part includes a generally vertically oriented element defining a frame closed by a rear window and an internal support structure and an external fitting panel and also including an equipment module directly mounted on the element and a wiper system for the rear window and a flashing light. The equipment module is received in a housing matching the element wherein it is mounted from outside.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'EssuyageInventors: Jean-Pierre Eustache, Laurent Simon, Vincent Izabel