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Coublevie, France

Pierre Gignoux

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Ski Equipment Design. Top assignees: Skis Rossignol Sa, Emery Sa., Skis Rossignol. Active years: 1999-2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Pierre Gignoux. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/pierre-gignoux

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 58.8


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 131(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Le Sappey En Chartreuse, FR (1999)
  • Coublevie, FR (1999 - 2008)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 168 
 
Skis Rossignol Sa
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 15 
 
Emery Sa.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 40 
 
Skis Rossignol
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2008

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Areas of Expertise:
Snowboard Binding
Cross-Country Ski
Ski Binding
Roller Skate
Boot Assembly
Automatic Binding
Step-In Binding
Removable Boot
Gliding Board Interface
Brake Mechanism
In-Line Roller Skate
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7431310 - Device for mounting components of a safety binding on a ski (2008-10-07),
2. 7360782 - Crosscountry ski (2008-04-22),
3. 6896285 - Step-in snowboard binding (2005-05-24),
4. 6840533 - Boot/binding assembly for a snowboard (2005-01-11),
5. 6767026 - Automatic snowboard binding (2004-07-27),
6. 6755426 - Snowboarding boot (2004-06-29),
7. 6698787 - Step-in snowboard binding (2004-03-02),
8. 6523852 - Step-in snowboard binding (2003-02-25),
9. 6390494 - Cross-country ski binding (2002-05-21),
10. 6270090 - Roller skate with removable boot (2001-08-07),
11. 6105993 - Interface for connecting a boot and a gliding board (2000-08-22),
12. 6065761 - In-line roller skate equipped with a brake acting on the wheels (2000-05-23),
13. 6017041 - In-line roller skate (2000-01-25),
14. 5979916 - In-line roller skate (1999-11-09),
15. 5927728 - In-line roller skate equipped with a brake (1999-07-27),

Title: Pierre Gignoux: Innovator in Ski Technology

Introduction

Pierre Gignoux is a notable inventor based in Coublevie, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of ski technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His innovative designs have enhanced the safety and performance of skiing equipment.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a device for mounting components of a safety binding on a ski. This device includes a cross-country ski with a uniquely curved lower face that forms a wax zone positioned below the user's boot. The upper face of the ski features at least one recess that holds a rigid longitudinal bar, which extends from the rear of the wax zone to the front. Each bar is designed to interact with fixed elements on the ski, allowing for adjustable compression.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Pierre Gignoux has worked with prominent companies in the ski industry, including Skis Rossignol and Emery. His work has been instrumental in advancing ski technology and improving user safety.

Collaborations

Pierre has collaborated with notable individuals in the field, including Alain Plassiard and Bernard Gatel. Their combined expertise has contributed to the development of innovative ski solutions.

Conclusion

Pierre Gignoux's contributions to ski technology through his patents and collaborations have made a lasting impact on the industry. His work continues to influence the design and safety of skiing equipment.

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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