Patents by Inventor Yves Girardin

Yves Girardin 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).

  • Non-dismantlable shock-proof system for timepiece
    Patent number: 9678479
    Abstract: A shock-absorber bearing for a staff of a moving part of a timepiece, the bearing including a support including a housing configured to receive a pivot module configured to cooperate with the staff, and an elastic mechanism configured to exert at least one axial force on the pivot module to retain the module in its housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Ivan Villar
  • Shock-proof system with simplified assembly for timepiece
    Patent number: 9625880
    Abstract: A shock-absorber bearing for a staff of a moving part of a timepiece, the bearing including: a support including a housing configured to receive a pivot module configured to cooperate with the staff; an elastic mechanism configured to exert at least one axial force on the pivot module to retain the pivot module in its housing, the pivot module and the housing having a geometry of revolution defined to have freedom of angular orientation, one relative to the other; and a fixing mechanism for fixing the elastic mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Ivan Villar
  • Tools and methods for programming an implantable valve
    Patent number: 9220876
    Abstract: Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Fabien Luginbühl, Pascal Resin, Thierry Pipoz
  • NON-DISMANTLABLE SHOCK-PROOF SYSTEM FOR TIMEPIECE
    Publication number: 20150198926
    Abstract: A shock-absorber bearing for a staff of a moving part of a timepiece, the bearing including a support including a housing configured to receive a pivot module configured to cooperate with the staff, and an elastic mechanism configured to exert at least one axial force on the pivot module to retain the module in its housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Ivan Villar
  • SHOCK-PROOF SYSTEM WITH SIMPLIFIED ASSEMBLY FOR TIMEPIECE
    Publication number: 20150192901
    Abstract: A shock-absorber bearing for a staff of a moving part of a timepiece, the bearing including: a support including a housing configured to receive a pivot module configured to cooperate with the staff; an elastic mechanism configured to exert at least one axial force on the pivot module to retain the pivot module in its housing, the pivot module and the housing having a geometry of revolution defined to have freedom of angular orientation, one relative to the other; and a fixing mechanism for fixing the elastic mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Ivan Villar
  • Tools and methods for programming an implantable valve
    Patent number: 8591499
    Abstract: Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Medos International S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Fabien Luginbühl, Pascal Resin, Thierry Pipoz
  • Tools and methods for programming an implantable valve
    Publication number: 20110105992
    Abstract: Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Codman Neuro Sciences Sarl
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Fabien Luginbuhl, Pascal Resin, Thierry Pipoz
  • Tools and Methods for Programming an Implantable Valve
    Publication number: 20110105993
    Abstract: Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Codman Neuro Sciences Sarl
    Inventors: Yves Girardin, Fabien Luginbuhl, Pascale Resin, Thierry Pipoz