Patents by Inventor Yann Le Gal

Yann Le Gal 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: 6715651
    Abstract: A modular child carrier includes a back-mounted child carrier designed to accommodate internally a front-mounted child carrier. The two child carriers are connectable allowing either the front-mounted child carrier to be detached and used independently, or the front-mounted child carrier to be incorporated into the back-mounted child carrier so that a child of a very tender age can be carried. In one embodiment, the front-mounted child carrier is fitted on its front face with a cap having a plate and capable of being adjusted and positioned over an upper part of a front face of a framework of the back-mounted child carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Publication number: 20020130148
    Abstract: This child carrier is one which is modular and consists of a back-mounted child carrier (3) designed to accommodate internally a front-mounted child carrier (2), the two child carriers being arranged with linking and temporarily securing means allowing either the front-mounted child carrier to be detached and used independently, or it to be incorporated into the back-mounted child carrier so that a child of a very tender age can be carried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Publication number: 20010017308
    Abstract: This rucksack is noteworthy in that it comprises, from its top flap, which is designed to close the rucksack, a textile means (3) configured to surround the helmet and keep it in place, said textile means comprising one or more areas (3a) attached by stitching or other means to the upper flap (2) of the rucksack and at least one area of temporary fastening (4) to quick-fastening means (5) connected to said flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 6098857
    Abstract: The backpack baby carrier is noteworthy in that it comprises a T-shaped support frame of which the central arm (2a) is vertical and able to act as a supporting surface for a rigid seat of adjustable position (3) so that the position of the seat can be adapted to suit the size of the child and in that the shaped horizontal upper arm (2b) of the frame is fastened at each end to a connecting means (4) of a means (5) for stabilizing the carrier and enabling it to be rested on the ground, said support frame being constructed so as to take protective and wearing means of the shoulder straps and belt type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 5901726
    Abstract: A device for attaching the hollow end of a tent hoop to a canvas of the type that comprises a first strap attached at one end to the canvas and at the other end to a ring; a second strap attached to the same ring to accommodate a peg driven into the ground, and in which said ring comprises at least one pin for engaging in the hollow female end of the hoop wherein said ring includes a V-shaped segment whose vertex is in the vicinity of the center of the ring and whose arms coincide with radii of the hoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Lafuma SA
    Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Sebastien Poussielgue
  • Patent number: 5823414
    Abstract: A system for carrying articles on one's back consists of a load carrier (1) integral with a back part of a carrying harness including a waist strap (3) and shoulder straps fastened to the bottom (9) and to the top of the back part. The system also includes a U-shaped rigid frame fastened to the back part. Preferably, the free ends of the U-shaped frame are retained in a rear face of the waist strap. A pair of spacers having an inverted V-shape interconnect the waist strap and the bottom of the back part and define a ventilation space for the sweat of the wearer. Preferably, the system is designed for an ergonomic backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Lafuma SA
    Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Andre Finot
  • Patent number: 5570926
    Abstract: An easychair having a frame which forms the back of the chair, two side members forming the seat of the chair and a pair of spaced apart arm rests. The side members and arm rests are mounted or articulated upon the frame. A U-shaped frame forms the leg rest of the chair and the base is formed by a pair of leg units that are secured to the side members and which articulate about a forked yoke. Each arm rest contains a slide rod in parallel alignment with the side members. The end of the front leg unit is arranged to slide along the slide rod and a locking means for holding the chair in an unfolded position. The legs of the leg units are connected by a linkage so that they move together as the chair is folded and unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventors: Elie Papiernik, Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 5320404
    Abstract: Item of furniture, such as an easy chair, chair or table comprised of an underframe and a support designed to rest on the underframe. The underframe is made up of at least three crosspieces which are formed of jointed struts and whose ends are connected to one another, with two ends to each connection. Each connection is via an elastic, deformable sleeve of unitary construction, with the lower sleeves resting on the ground and part of the upper sleeve assembly holding the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 5309610
    Abstract: Improved quick-release buckle for attaching two straps (3, 13) respectively a fixed strap (13) and an adjustment strap (3), consisting of:a male part (1) formed by a base (2) for connection to the adjustment strap (3) in the form of a window (4), comprising a cross-strut (5) over which the strap (3) passes, said base (2) being associated with a fork consisting of a central guide finger (6) and two symmetrical lateral elastic clipping fingers (7, 8);a female part (10) comprising a heel (11) in which the end of the fixed strap (13) engages, said heel (11) being associated with a shell having a front opening (16), formed by two respectively upper (14) and lower (15) plates, said shell having two lateral openings (30) and (31) which interact with the end of the elastic fingers (7, 8) wherein the upper plate (14) of the shell comprises an extension (20) extending beyond the front opening (16) and intended, once the two parts (1, 10) are engaged in each other, to cover the top of the base (2) of the male part (1) a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Lafuma SA
    Inventor: Yann le Gal
  • Patent number: D292167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal