Patents Represented by Attorney Jacox, Meckstroth & Jenkins

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  • Compact lighting device fulfilling a bending light function
    Patent number: 7766496
    Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle producing a global light beam, the lighting device comprising a first fixed optical module comprising at least one first light source for producing a first light beam of the type consisting of a light beam with a substantially flat and horizontal cutoff. The lighting device also comprises a second movable optical module comprising at least one first light source for producing a second light beam of the type consisting of a light beam with non-flat cutoff able to be moved with respect to the first light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Jonathan Blandin, Etienne Pauty, Benoît Reiss, Vanesa Sanchez
  • Heat sink for electronic components of a rotating electric machine
    Patent number: 7763997
    Abstract: A dissipator for discharging heat from electronic components, the electronic components being intended for the functioning of a rotary electrical machine, the rotary electrical machine comprising a rear bearing, the dissipator comprising a top face and a bottom face integrating fins, wherein the dissipator is disposed between the rear bearing of the rotary electric machine and the electronic components, the bottom face integrating the fins coming opposite the rear bearing when the dissipator is disposed between the rear bearing of the rotary electrical machine and the electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Two-stage hydrodynamic pump and method
    Patent number: 7758320
    Abstract: A two-stage pump having an internal fluid pathway or cycle for providing cooling to various parts in the pump, such as, an electric motor in the pump, and also for lubricating at least one or a plurality of bearings in the pump. The pump utilized hydrodynamic bearings that are adapted or configured to provide various passageways, channels and the like for using the fluid that is being pumped by the pump as lubrication for at least one or a plurality of bearings in the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Tank, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoa Dao Pham, Joseph Howard McCarthy, Jay Timothy Clementz, Philip Stahl
  • Method of producing uniform blends of nano and micron powders
    Patent number: 7758784
    Abstract: A method of uniformly dispersing a nano powder throughout a micron powder. Ordinary mixing or agitation does not succeed in attaining uniform dispersal: the nano powder agglomerates into microscopic masses. In one form of the invention, a charge of a micron powder, with fifty weight percent of charge of nanopowder is loaded into a ball mill. The mixture is ball milled for less than two hours, at room temperature in a dry condition, and produces a highly uniform distribution of the nano powder throughout the micron powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: IAP Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Bhanumathi Chelluri, Edward Arlen Knoth, Edward John Schumaker, Ryan D. Evans, James L. Maloney, III
  • Optical module for an elliptical lighting device adapted to a given volume for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7753574
    Abstract: An optical module for an elliptical motor vehicle lighting device, the optical module comprising in particular a reflector, a light source emitting light rays, and a projection lens, the reflector having a reflecting internal face for reflecting towards the projection lens at least some of the light rays emitted by the light source. The internal face of the reflector is formed by the joining of at least a first portion of a first ellipsoid shape and a second portion of a second ellipsoid shape, the first ellipsoid shape having a first principal focus and a second principal focus, the second ellipsoid shape having a first principal focus and a second principal focus, the second principal focus of the first ellipsoid shape being merged with the first principal focus of the second ellipsoid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Jean-Luc Meyrenaud
  • Automatic vehicle stop control method
    Patent number: 7744501
    Abstract: A stop control method which is intended for a heat engine of a vehicle that is equipped with a reversible electric machine. According to the invention, a decision is made to stop the heat engine as a function of: (i) steady conditions which are essentially stable prior to a stopping phase; and (ii) variable conditions which can change following a positive test on the steady conditions and prior to a stopping phase, said steady conditions being tested prior to the variable conditions. The invention is suitable for motor vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Brice Lecole, Magali Laurence
  • MOS transistor control
    Patent number: 7737650
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for controlling a switching assembly comprising a plurality of transistors connected in parallel, having a linear operating mode, a closed-switch operating mode and an off operating mode including a first operating phase during which a current flows from a source terminal to a drain terminal and a second operating phase during which no current flows. The method includes the following successive steps; (a) controlling the switching assembly in closed-switch mode during part of the first phase; (b) controlling the switching assembly in linear mode; (c) controlling the assembly in off mode during part of the second phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventor: Pierre Sardat
  • Lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle comprising an outer wall provided with a heat exchange zone
    Patent number: 7736041
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle comprising an outer wall delimiting the interior and exterior of a closed chamber, a casing, a closing glass closing the casing, the glass and casing forming at least partly the outer wall of the chamber, at least one light source inside the chamber, at least one heat exchange zone for transferring heat from inside to outside the chamber outer wall including the heat exchange zone, the heat exchange zone being able to be in contact with a fluid capable of circulating in the region of this heat exchange zone, so that the fluid enables heat emitted in the region of the heat exchange zone to be evacuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Guillaume Tronquet
  • Method for detecting objects in a digital image using image zones of different resolutions
    Patent number: 7733409
    Abstract: A method and system according to the invention comprises the means for or steps of: acquiring, by means of a digital image taking apparatus, a digital image with aberration of a scene, the digital image incorporating at least a first image zone and a second image zone, the first and second image zones having respectively at least a first resolution and at least a second resolution, the first and second resolutions being different, calculating a deployed digital image, by deployment of at least one zone of the digital image with aberration, applying an object detection algorithm in the deployed digital image, and supplying information on each object detected in the deployed digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Benoist Fleury, Joël Leleve, Caroline Robert
  • Lighting or signaling device comprising a curved light guiding plate
    Patent number: 7731400
    Abstract: A lighting or signaling device for a motor vehicle which is capable of emitting a linear beam in the direction of an optical axis and which comprises a point light source that emits light rays radially around a source; a light ray guiding plate; wherein the light guiding plate is shaped so that the light rays generally propagate in incident propagation planes normal to the plate between the light source and the reflection edge and in reflected propagation planes normal to the plate between the reflection edge and the output edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Christophe Dubosc, Antoine De Lamberterie
  • Lighting or signal device with an optical guide for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7726854
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one light source emitting a light beam and at least one optical guide in which the light beam propagates, the optical guide comprising: a first face forming an exit face for the light beam, and a second face, opposite to the exit face, forming a reflection face for the light beam, such that the light guide is associated with a diffusing screen disposed opposite the reflection face of the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: David Bourdin, Christophe Dubosc, Julien Muller
  • Optical module for a motor vehicle lighting device
    Patent number: 7722233
    Abstract: An optical module for a motor vehicle lighting device, capable of emitting at least one type of light beam having a cut-off and comprising: a light source disposed in a reflector; a dioptric element, in particular a convergent lens, disposed in front of the reflector; a shield disposed between said light source and said dioptric element; and an additional optical element is disposed between the light source and the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Jean-Luc Meyrenaud
  • Capless multiaxial screw and spinal fixation assembly and method
    Patent number: 7717943
    Abstract: A spinal fixation assembly and capless multi-axial screw system and method are shown. The assembly comprises a receiver having a rotary lock which in one embodiment includes a plurality of channels which urge and lock the elongated member to the screw using a bayonet type connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: X-spine Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David Louis Kirschman
  • System and method for improved engraving of gravure cylinders by adjusting engraving signal responsive to movement of shoe position
    Patent number: 7715058
    Abstract: An engraver having a shoe sensor system for sensing a movement of the shoe and for adjusting an engraving signal in response thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Daetwyler R & D Corp.
    Inventors: John William Fraser, Christopher Darrell Winter
  • Support cage for tomato plants and other live plants
    Patent number: D615831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventors: Scott D. Whitney, Michael K. Fisher
  • Face milling cutter having peripherally spaced inserts and inner deburring inserts
    Patent number: D616474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Michael E. Winblad
  • Dog blocking tunnel attachment for a cat litter box
    Patent number: D617062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventors: Dianna K. Woods, Garrett J. Woods
  • Infant sleep mat with liquid filled pillow
    Patent number: D619401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Deegar, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Paul Deenadayalu, Achal Garg
  • Fabric filter dewatering tube for collecting sediment
    Patent number: D620548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Gregory M. Vreeland
  • Self-mating beam
    Patent number: D620618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas Joseph Teffenhart, Jr.