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Versailles, France

Francois Foussard

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Renault S.a.s.. Active years: 2013-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Francois Foussard. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/francois-foussard

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 

% Patents Active = 14.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Rouen, FR (2013 - 2014)
  • Versailles, FR (2014 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 967 
 
Renault S.a.s.
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2017

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9558317 - System and method for limiting the engine torque of a four-wheel-drive vehicle (2017-01-31),
2. 9104530 - Method for estimating the initial temperature of a mechanical member of a vehicle at the start-up of the vehicle (2015-08-11),
3. 9079496 - Method and device for distributing an engine torque between two wheel sets of a motor vehicle (2015-07-14),
4. 8977460 - Method of managing a device for distributing engine torque upon a failure of its selection button (2015-03-10),
5. 8918259 - Method of managing a device that splits drive torque between the front and rear wheelset of a vehicle (2014-12-23),
6. 8670910 - Method for controlling a speed difference between the front wheels and rear wheels of a four-wheel drive vehicle (2014-03-11),
7. 8600596 - System and method for controlling a four wheel drive vehicle (2013-12-03),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Francois Foussard

Introduction

Francois Foussard is a notable inventor based in Versailles, France. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly through his work at Renault S.a.s. With a total of seven patents to his name, Foussard has demonstrated a commitment to advancing vehicle technology.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a "System and method for limiting the engine torque of a four-wheel-drive vehicle." This innovative system includes an actuator that is controlled to distribute engine torque to the drive wheels. It features a computer that calculates at least one variable characteristic of the vehicle's operation, along with a module for limiting engine torque. Additionally, the system incorporates a mechanism for deactivating the torque limitation module based on the variable characteristics of the engine's operation.

Another significant patent is the "Method for estimating the initial temperature of a mechanical member of a vehicle at the start-up of the vehicle." This system estimates the temperature of a mechanical member once the vehicle has stopped. It includes a temperature sensor for a first element of the vehicle, a mechanism for estimating outside air temperature, and modules that calculate the temperature of the member while the vehicle is in motion and during stoppage.

Career Highlights

Francois Foussard has built a distinguished career at Renault S.a.s., where he has been instrumental in developing innovative automotive technologies. His expertise in

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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