Patents by Inventor Christophe Thullier
Christophe Thullier 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).
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Patent number: 10766545Abstract: An aerodynamic deflector device for a wheel of a motor vehicle, including: a support that is elongate and designed to be mounted on a motor vehicle; a deflecting wall mounted such that it is movable on the support between a retracted position in which the deflecting wall is raised in relation to the support in the mounted state, and a deployed position in which the deflecting wall is lowered in relation to the support in the mounted state; and an actuator designed to move the deflecting wall between the retracted and deployed positions. The deflecting wall is mounted such that it can be rotatably moved on the support about an axis of rotation oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the support and driven by the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Christophe Thullier, Sylvain Gerber
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Publication number: 20190061842Abstract: The invention relates to an aerodynamic deflector device (7) for a wheel of a motor vehicle, comprising: a long support (11) designed to be mounted on a motor vehicle; a deflecting wall (15) mounted such that it is movable on a support (11) between a retracted position in which said deflecting wall (15) is raised in relation to the support (11) in the mounted state, and a deployed position in which said deflecting wall (15) is lowered in relation to the support (11) in the mounted state; and an actuator (19) designed to move said deflecting wall (15) between the retracted and deployed positions. According to the invention, the deflecting wall (15) is mounted such that it can be rotatably moved on the support (11) about an axis of rotation (17) oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the support (11) and driven by the actuator (19).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Christophe THULLIER, Sylvain GERBER
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Publication number: 20180194217Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing device (1) in particular for a front-end air intake of a motor vehicle, which comprises: a supporting frame (5) in which at least one flap (3) is installed, swivelling about a horizontal swivel pin (A) between a sealing position and an open position, at least one control element (13) controlling the position of the one or more flaps (3), the lower portion of the supporting frame (5) and the lower end of the flap (3) that is lowest when said flap (3) is in the sealing position being separated by a space (E).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Christophe Thullier
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Patent number: 10017046Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for controlling the flow rate of a flow of air F for a motor vehicle, in particular for a front face of the motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of flaps (3) for controlling the flow rate of said flow of air F, said flaps being mounted in a rotational manner on a holder (5) of said device. Said flaps (3) have a rear overlap extending from one flap to another, in the closed position of the flaps, so as to allow said flaps to open under the action of a negative pressure D behind said device (1).Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventor: Christophe Thullier
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Patent number: 9885454Abstract: An optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle. In one embodiment, the optical module comprises a support that supports an optical lens and a heat exchanger, with the support connecting the optical lens to the heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: VALEO VISIONInventors: Christophe Thullier, Vincent Biarne, Thomas Cannone
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Patent number: 9593821Abstract: Optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, comprising a reflector associated with a light source, in particular comprising an LED, in order to reflect the light coming from this light source, this reflector being formed on a part, in particular a monolithic part, namely produced in one piece, provided with a cooling opening for a circulation of cooling air.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Christophe Thullier, Thomas Canonne
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Patent number: 9500337Abstract: Optical module for a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, in particular a headlight, comprising a light source comprising in particular at least one LED, a reflector designed to reflect the light coming from the light source, and a bending element placed on the path of light coming from the reflector and designed to reflect light coming from the reflector, this bending element being produced on a metal part.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Christophe Thullier, Frederic Moret, Julie Vong, Jean Luc Meyrenaud
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Publication number: 20160207394Abstract: A flap for shutting off a ventilation device for a vehicle is disclosed. The flap has at least one shut-off surface for shutting off an air flow, extending longitudinally along an axis of rotation and including, at least at one of its longitudinal ends, a journal about which the rotation of the shutter is articulated, the journal being aligned with the axis of rotation and is inserted in a bearing of a support of the flap. The flap includes, in the axial extension of the shut-off surface, a stop element offset radially, shaped to apply an axial force to a first part of the support of the shutter, and comes into rotational abutment against a second part of the shutter support. A motor vehicle ventilation device support framework having at least one cross member forming a support for at least one flap for shutting off the device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Christophe Thullier, Enzo Mitidieri
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Publication number: 20160193911Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for controlling the flow rate of a flow of air F for a motor vehicle, in particular for a front face of the motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of flaps (3) for controlling the flow rate of said flow of air F, said flaps being mounted in a rotational manner on a holder (5) of said device. Said flaps (3) have a rear overlap extending from one flap to another, in the closed position of the flaps, so as to allow said flaps to open under the action of a negative pressure D behind said device (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventor: Christophe Thullier
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Patent number: 9347639Abstract: An optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle In one embodiment, the optical module comprises a support that supports an optical lens and a heat exchanger, with the support connecting the optical lens to the heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Christophe Thullier, Vincent Biarne, Thomas Cannone
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Publication number: 20150369438Abstract: Optical module for a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, in particular a headlight, comprising a light source comprising in particular at least one LED, a reflector designed to reflect the light coming from the light source, and a bending element placed on the path of light coming from the reflector and designed to reflect light coming from the reflector, this bending element being produced on a metal part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Christophe Thullier, Frederic Moret, Julie Vong, Jean Luc Meyrenaud
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Publication number: 20150292705Abstract: An optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle. In one embodiment, the optical module comprises a support that supports an optical lens and a heat exchanger, with the support connecting the optical lens to the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Christophe Thullier, Vincent Biarne, Thomas Cannone
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Patent number: 9121561Abstract: Optical module for a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, in particular a headlight, comprising: a light source comprising in particular at least one LED, a reflector designed to reflect the light coming from the light source, and a a bending element (8) placed on the path of light coming from the reflector and designed to reflect light coming from the reflector, this bending element being produced on a metal part.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Christophe Thullier, Frédéric Moret, Julie Vong, Jean-Luc Meyrenaud
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Publication number: 20140036523Abstract: Optical module for a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, in particular a headlight, comprising: a light source comprising in particular at least one LED, a reflector designed to reflect the light coming from the light source, a bending element (8) placed on the path of light coming from the reflector and designed to reflect light coming from the reflector, this bending element being produced on a metal part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: VALEO VISIONInventors: Christophe Thullier, Frédéric Moret, Julie Vong, Jean Luc Meyrenaud
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Patent number: 8591053Abstract: A light source support on a first printed circuit for a lighting and/or signalling module, comprising a first housing intended to accommodate the first printed circuit and presenting an opening for the light source; means of positioning and fixation of the support; and means of positioning of a flexible printed circuit, intended to position the flexible printed circuit in relation to the first printed circuit, so as to link them electrically.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Christophe Thullier, Jean-Marc Nicolai
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Publication number: 20130272008Abstract: Optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, comprising a reflector associated with a light source, in particular comprising an LED, in order to reflect the light coming from this light source, this reflector being formed on a part, in particular a monolithic part, namely produced in one piece, provided with a cooling opening for a circulation of cooling air.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: VALEO VISIONInventors: Christophe Thullier, Thomas Canonne
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Publication number: 20130170244Abstract: An optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle In one embodiment, the optical module comprises a support that supports an optical lens and a heat exchanger, with the support connecting the optical lens to the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Christophe Thullier, Vincent Biarne, Thomas Cannone
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Publication number: 20110103081Abstract: A light source support on a first printed circuit for a lighting and/or signalling module, comprising a first housing intended to accommodate the first printed circuit and presenting an opening for the light source; means of positioning and fixation of the support; and means of positioning of a flexible printed circuit, intended to position the flexible printed circuit in relation to the first printed circuit, so as to link them electrically.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: VALEO VISIONInventors: Christophe THULLIER, Jean-Marc NICOLAI
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Patent number: 7351923Abstract: A portable communication device with an external housing (1) containsat least a mechanical switch (2a; 2b) and at least one key (3) for actuation of said mechanical switch (2a; 2b), said key comprising an actuation surface (30) which protrudes from said external housing through an aperture (10), and the mechanical switch being able to be actuated by swiveling of the key (3) around an axis (XX?) substantially perpendicular to said actuation surface. According to the invention said key is made of plastic material and comprises, in its thickness and behind said actuation surface, at least one emerging slit (31a; 31b) extending substantially parallel to said actuation surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones LimitedInventors: Philippe Barthelet, Christophe Thullier, Sylvain Gautier
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Publication number: 20060283692Abstract: A portable communication device with an external housing (1) containsat least a mechanical switch (2a; 2b) and at least one key (3) for actuation of said mechanical switch (2a; 2b), said key comprising an actuation surface (30) which protrudes from said external housing through an aperture (10), and the mechanical switch being able to be actuated by swiveling of the key (3) around an axis (XX?) substantially perpendicular to said actuation surface. According to the invention said key is made of plastic material and comprises, in its thickness and behind said actuation surface, at least one emerging slit (31a; 31b) extending substantially parallel to said actuation surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Philippe Barthelet, Christophe Thullier, Sylvain Gautier