Patents by Inventor Virgile Martinez

Virgile Martinez 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).

  • Patent number: 8944461
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
  • Publication number: 20140077478
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ZODIAC SEATS FRANCE
    Inventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
  • Patent number: 8556291
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
  • Patent number: 8528932
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed from non-traditional or asymmetric airbag shapes that deflect a vehicle occupant away from an interior vehicle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
  • Publication number: 20130026803
    Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger seat having a seat back, a container coupled to the seat back, wherein the container includes at least one airbag, and a structure positioned aft of the seat back, wherein the structure includes a recess configured to receive the at least one airbag in a deployed state. In certain examples, the container also has a cover with a breakable line, and the structure also has a breakable area positioned aft of the recess, wherein the breakable line is configured to form an opening in the cover and the breakable area is configured to form an opening in the aft surface when a force is applied by the at least one airbag in a deployed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACE
    Inventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, ROBERT W. TRIMBLE, RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, FREDERIC QUATANENS, JEREMY CAILLETEAU, JEREMY GAUDIN, VIRGILE MARTINEZ, JEAN-MARC OBADIA
  • Publication number: 20130015686
    Abstract: Described are active seat backs for a passenger seat having a seat back with a pivot location, at least one active system coupled to the pivot location, and at least one sensing circuit electrically connected to the at least one active system. The at least one sensing circuit comprises integrated logic to monitor for crash scenarios and to transmit a signal to the at least one active system when such a scenario is detected. The passenger seat back may be rotated aft when the at least one active system receives the signal from the at least one sensing circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACE
    Inventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
  • Publication number: 20130015642
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a bonnet airbag system that is configured to deploy in a forward manner from a back portion of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, ROBERT W. TRIMBLE, RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, FREDERIC QUATANENS, JEREMY CAILLETEAU, JEREMY GAUDIN, VIRGILE MARTINEZ, JEAN-MARC OBADIA
  • Publication number: 20130009389
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed from non-traditional or asymmetric airbag shapes that deflect a vehicle occupant away from an interior vehicle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACE
    Inventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
  • Publication number: 20130009430
    Abstract: Described are energy absorbers for a structure within a vehicle cabin having at least one airbag, an inflator, a control module, and an outer surface positioned adjacent the airbag. The outer surface may include a plurality of mechanical energy absorbers positioned adjacent the airbag and coupled to the outer surface, wherein the outer surface comprises a surface area that is greater than an inflated surface area of the airbag. The outer surface may also include a breakable area positioned adjacent the airbag, wherein the breakable area has a weaker coupling to the outer surface on at least a first side and a stronger coupling to the outer surface on at least a second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACE
    Inventors: Rakibul ISLAM, Robert W. TRIMBLE, Raul Daniel Flores AGUIRRE, Frederic QUATANENS, Jeremy CAILLETEAU, Jeremy GAUDIN, Virgile MARTINEZ, Jean-Marc OBADIA