Patents by Inventor Yann Simonet

Yann Simonet 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: 9988003
    Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel comprising a metallic hub, a rim, and at least one branch including a mechanical connection piece attaching the rim to the hub. The vehicle steering wheel additionally includes at least one second branch of polymer injected between the hub and the rim without a mechanical connection piece attaching the rim to the hub, the at least one second branch including at least one energy conductor. The steering wheel further comprising positioning means for positioning the at least one energy conductor before the injection of the polymer of the branch in such a manner as to guarantee a minimal distance between the at least one energy conductor and a surface of the polymer once it is injected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Fabrice Moinard, Yann Simonet, Olivier Baribault
  • Patent number: 9717136
    Abstract: A steering wheel for a vehicle may include a frame, a foam layer, a decorative member, a switch assembly and a contact element. The frame may include a central hub, a rim, and a spoke extending between the central hub and the rim. The foam layer may encase at least a portion of the frame. The decorative member may be mounted to the frame and may be at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material. The switch assembly may be mounted to the decorative member. The contact element may extend from the decorative member and may contact the frame to electrically connect the electrically conductive material of the decorative member with the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB
    Inventors: Yann Simonet, Olivier Degert
  • Publication number: 20160129860
    Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel comprising a metallic hub, a rim, and at least one branch including a mechanical connection piece attaching the rim to the hub. The vehicle steering whell additionally includes at least one second branch of polymer injected between the hub and the rim without a mechanical connection piece attaching the rim to the hub, the at least one second branch including at least one energy conductor. The steering wheel further comprising positioning means for positioning the at least one energy conductor before the injection of the polymer of the branch in such a manner as to guarantee a minimal distance between the at least one energy conductor and a surface of the polymer once it is injected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Fabrice MOINARD, Yann SIMONET, Olivier BARIBAULT
  • Publication number: 20150068346
    Abstract: A steering wheel for a vehicle may include a frame, a foam layer, a decorative member, a switch assembly and a contact element. The frame may include a central hub, a rim, and a spoke extending between the central hub and the rim. The foam layer may encase at least a portion of the frame. The decorative member may be mounted to the frame and may be at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material. The switch assembly may be mounted to the decorative member. The contact element may extend from the decorative member and may contact the frame to electrically connect the electrically conductive material of the decorative member with the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB
    Inventors: Yann SIMONET, Olivier DEGERT
  • Publication number: 20110079965
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seal (10) including a casing, cross-sectionally defining a bulb (12) capable of changing shape to ensure sealing, and a lip (16) extending away from the bulb (12). An element (20) having a degree of elasticity perpendicularly to the cross-section is received in the lip (16). A furnace includes a muffle (2) and a front surface (4) defining a generally rectangular chute (6) therebetween. The seal (10) is mounted in the chute (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: FEDERAL MOGUL SYSTEMS PROTECTION
    Inventors: Lionel Dromain, Jean Ferrand, Yann Simonet