Patents by Inventor Michel Andrieu

Michel Andrieu 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).

  • Patent number: 8366304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Eric Geoffroy, Jerome Monnot, Michel Andrieu
  • Publication number: 20110317446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Eric Geoffroy, Jérôme Monnot, Michel Andrieu
  • Patent number: 8016464
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Eric Geoffroy, Jérôme Monnot, Michel Andrieu
  • Patent number: 7771096
    Abstract: An illumination device for a cigar lighter or for a multifunction socket, comprising a single-piece component made from material at least partially transmitting light, the component comprising an illuminating ring and a housing for a printed circuit provided with at least one light-emitting diode and electrical connection means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Michel Andrieu, Jean-Louis Bonnet, Francis Lau, Jérôme Monnot
  • Publication number: 20070279926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Eric Geoffroy, Jerome Monnot, Michel Andrieu
  • Publication number: 20070230163
    Abstract: An illumination device for a cigar lighter or for a multifunction socket, comprising a single-piece component made from material at least partially transmitting light, the component comprising an illuminating ring and a housing for a printed circuit provided with at least one light-emitting diode and electrical connection means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Michel ANDRIEU, Jean-Louis BONNET, Francis LAU, Jerome MONNOT
  • Patent number: 7063447
    Abstract: The object of the invention is an illumination device for a cigar lighter comprising: an illuminating ring on which an illuminating module is mounted, the said illuminating module comprising: at least one printed circuit provided with at least one light-emitting diode and possibly at least one resistor, a cover intended to at least partly house the said printed circuit, at least two electrical supply tongues for the said printed circuit, mechanically fixed to the said cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Michel Andrieu, Jean-Michel Can, Francis Lau
  • Publication number: 20050286262
    Abstract: The invention concerns a light and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle comprising at least one light engine (2), comprising at least one light emitting diode (3) emitting a light beam in the direction of the engine, in particular along the axis (X) of the said engine, and at least one optical guide (G), one end (e1) of which is illuminated by the or at least one of the light emitting diodes, this optical guide being able to emit light, in particular over all or part of its length, the optical guide comprising at least one blind orifice (12, 13) produced in the thickness of the said optical guide and situated opposite the light engine (2), and diverting the light beam, in particular by a lateral reflection of the latter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Gasquet, Michel Andrieu
  • Publication number: 20050099800
    Abstract: The object of the invention is an illumination device for a cigar lighter comprising: an illuminating ring on which an illuminating module is mounted, the said illuminating module comprising: at least one printed circuit provided with at least one light-emitting diode and possibly at least one resistor, a cover intended to at least partly house the said printed circuit, at least two electrical supply tongues for the said printed circuit, mechanically fixed to the said cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Michel Andrieu, Jean-Michel Can, Francis Lau
  • Patent number: 6796832
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrical power outlet, especially for connecting, to the electrical circuit of a motor vehicle, an appliance or an accessory comprising a male plug which is the complement of the outlet, of the type comprising a body made of an insulating material which comprises a cylindrical container of vertical axis capable of accommodating the body which is the complement of the male plug, and which bears means for electrically connecting the outlet to an electrical power circuit of the vehicle, wherein the insulating body comprises a cavity for an illumination lamp, and bears means for electrically connecting the lamp to an electrical circuit of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Michel Andrieu, Michel Lau, Philippe Rostan
  • Publication number: 20020197909
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrical power outlet (30), especially for connecting, to the electrical circuit of a motor vehicle, an appliance or an accessory comprising a male plug which is the complement of the outlet, of the type comprising a body (32) made of an insulating material which comprises a cylindrical container (44) of vertical axis (A1) capable of accommodating the body which is the complement of the male plug, and which bears means (92, P2, L2, L1) for electrically connecting the outlet to an electrical power circuit of the vehicle, characterized in that the insulating body (32) comprises a cavity (46) for an illumination lamp (52), and bears means (P1, L1, P3, L3) for electrically connecting the lamp (52) to an electrical circuit of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Michel Andrieu, Michel Lau, Philippe Rostan