This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Daniel Lathuiliere: Inventor of a Safer Trailer-Coupling System.
Introduction
Daniel Lathuiliere is an inventor based in Miribel, France. His patent work addresses safety during the coupling and uncoupling of semi-trailers and tractor vehicles. He is associated with Volvo Truck Corporation.
Latest Patents
Lathuiliere is credited with 1 patent: “Computer system for assisting in coupling and uncoupling a semi-trailer to a tractor vehicle, method and vehicle comprising such a computer system.” The invention uses sensor information and processing circuitry to check whether components of the semi-trailer and tractor vehicle are in designated safe positions. The system unlocks the tractor vehicle’s parking brake when all relevant elements meet one of two safe-position conditions. If an element is in a different position from the others or is in a third, unsafe position, the system locks the parking brake.
Career Highlights
Lathuiliere’s documented patent contribution focuses on applying automated checks to a practical vehicle-safety task. By linking the parking brake’s status to sensor-based position checks, the system is designed to help reduce risks during trailer coupling and uncoupling.
Collaborations
The patent identifies Volvo Truck Corporation as the company associated with Lathuiliere’s work. The invention concerns a vehicle system and method for supporting safer coupling and uncoupling operations.
Conclusion
Daniel Lathuiliere’s patent highlights how sensor-based automation can support safer procedures for connecting semi-trailers to tractor vehicles.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile