This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Rimowa Gmbh. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Guillaume Vannier and a Castor Brake for Double Swivel Castors
Introduction
Guillaume Vannier is an inventor based in Düsseldorf, Germany, associated with Rimowa GmbH. His patent concerns a braking mechanism for double swivel castors used on cases.
Latest Patents
Vannier is named on 1 patent: “Castor Brake for Double Swivel Castors for Cases.” The invention describes a swivel castor with two wheels mounted on a housing and a braking device that can switch between braking and free-rolling positions. A pedal pivots on an axle between the wheels, and a brake shoe applies force directly to the side of at least one wheel. The design positions the pivot means ahead of the wheel axle relative to the castor’s rolling direction.
Career Highlights
Vannier’s listed patent reflects work on practical mobility components for cases. The braking mechanism is designed to let a user secure the castor or allow it to roll freely.
Collaborations
Vannier’s listed coworkers include Peter Schulte and Laurent Mas. His company affiliation is Rimowa GmbH.
Conclusion
Guillaume Vannier’s patent documents a castor-braking design that combines a pedal-operated brake with the maneuverability of double swivel wheels for cases.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile