Patents by Inventor Christophe Cuvillier

Christophe Cuvillier 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: 11953797
    Abstract: A trim element having a first aspect layer, a lighting device emitting light to the first aspect layer, and a first obturation layer extending between the lighting device and the first aspect layer. The first obturation layer includes at least two first optical obturation areas, configurable between an open position, in which a first optical obturation area lets light pass through, and a closed position, in which a first optical obturation area prevents the passage of light. The trim element includes a second aspect layer and a second obturation layer having at least two second optical obturation areas that are configurable between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventor: Christophe Cuvillier
  • Publication number: 20240106146
    Abstract: A molded electronic device having a flexible film and electrical connection tracks arranged on the film and configured to be connected to conductive elements of a flexible connector, made of elastomer. The device includes a connector support molded onto the film and electrical connection tracks in order to form walls adapted to hold the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE, Sebastien TRILLAT, Jean-Jacques PESCE
  • Publication number: 20230347816
    Abstract: A trim element for a vehicle is proposed, comprising: a first layer comprising a surface defining a first outer surface of the trim element and an opposite surface, a decorative element arranged on the first layer, a light source arranged on the first layer, a power supply circuit for the light source, the power supply circuit being arranged on the first layer, and a transparent or translucent second layer at least partially coating the light source to direct light from the light source towards a second outer surface of the trim element which is other than the first outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, François PERRIN
  • Publication number: 20230158950
    Abstract: A trim element that includes a cover layer defining an outer surface and having at least two distinct backlit pattern areas, the trim element further including at least one lighting module having at least one light source and a first light guide arranged for guiding light from the light source toward the backlit areas of the cover layer. The trim element includes a switching module extending between the cover layer and the lighting module, the switching module having at least two optical shutter areas extending opposite every backlit pattern area of the cover layer and being configurable between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE
  • Patent number: 11656829
    Abstract: A control and display device for a vehicle includes a control element and an associated display area. In the display area are superimposed: a first layer that is opaque except for a translucent complex pictogram, the complex pictogram combining two separate elementary pictograms; two separate filtering areas, each filtering area having the shape of a corresponding single elementary pictogram, each filtering area transmitting wavelengths within a respective range, the respective ranges of wavelengths being disjoint; and a light source suitable for emitting within the respective different ranges of wavelengths, concomitantly or alternately. The two filtering areas are positioned between the light source and the complex pictogram on the opaque layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Christophe Cuvillier, Thibault Le Mesnil
  • Publication number: 20220410712
    Abstract: A display device for a vehicle includes: a first transparent or translucent layer comprising a pictogram, a second transparent or translucent layer, covering the pictogram, a liquid crystal display, arranged in line with the pictogram, and a light source configured to emit light to illuminate the pictogram by passing through the liquid crystal display and the second layer. The liquid crystal display at least partially covers the second layer, and an assembly formed by the first layer and the second layer is rigid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE
  • Publication number: 20220365386
    Abstract: A trim element having a first aspect layer, a lighting device emitting light to the first aspect layer, and a first obturation layer extending between the lighting device and the first aspect layer. The first obturation layer includes at least two first optical obturation areas, configurable between an open position, in which a first optical obturation area lets light pass through, and a closed position, in which a first optical obturation area prevents the passage of light. The trim element includes a second aspect layer and a second obturation layer having at least two second optical obturation areas that are configurable between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: Christophe CUVILLIER
  • Patent number: 11453331
    Abstract: A trim element having a coating layer defining an outer surface and an inner surface, the coating layer including at least two distinct backlit pattern areas separated by at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light from the inner surface to the outer surface. The trim element includes at least one light source for each backlit pattern area, the light source being fixed on the inner surface of the coating layer facing an opaque area while being spaced apart from the corresponding backlit pattern area. The trim element has one light guide per backlit pattern area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Christophe Cuvillier, François Perrin, Armand Brousselle
  • Patent number: 11440470
    Abstract: A trim element having a covering layer containing at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light and at least one backlit area translucent so as to enable the passage of light, the trim element further including at least one light source and at least one reflective surface extending opposite the light source and being arranged to reflect the light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area. The light source is attached to the covering layer opposite the opaque area, and the reflective surface extends opposite the covering layer to reflect light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Christophe Cuvillier, Armand Brousselle
  • Publication number: 20220206734
    Abstract: A control and display device for a vehicle includes a control element and an associated display area. In the display area are superimposed: a first layer that is opaque except for a translucent complex pictogram, the complex pictogram combining two separate elementary pictograms; two separate filtering areas, each filtering area having the shape of a corresponding single elementary pictogram, each filtering area transmitting wavelengths within a respective range, the respective ranges of wavelengths being disjoint; and a light source suitable for emitting within the respective different ranges of wavelengths, concomitantly or alternately. The two filtering areas are positioned between the light source and the complex pictogram on the opaque layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Thibault LE MESNIL
  • Publication number: 20210347297
    Abstract: A trim element having a covering layer containing at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light and at least one backlit area translucent so as to enable the passage of light, the trim element further including at least one light source and at least one reflective surface extending opposite the light source and being arranged to reflect the light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area. The light source is attached to the covering layer opposite the opaque area, and the reflective surface extends opposite the covering layer to reflect light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE
  • Publication number: 20210347296
    Abstract: A trim element having a coating layer defining an outer surface and an inner surface, the coating layer including at least two distinct backlit pattern areas separated by at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light from the inner surface to the outer surface. The trim element includes at least one light source for each backlit pattern area, the light source being fixed on the inner surface of the coating layer facing an opaque area while being spaced apart from the corresponding backlit pattern area. The trim element has one light guide per backlit pattern area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, François PERRIN, Armand BROUSSELLE
  • Patent number: 10690964
    Abstract: A display device is provided, such as for motor vehicles. The device comprises a display element that is backlit via a light source. A lightguide conducts light from the source. A pre-assembled back-lighting module serves to illuminate the display element, and facilitates manufacture and assembly of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Christophe Cuvillier
  • Publication number: 20110310325
    Abstract: A display device is provided, such as for motor vehicles. The device comprises a display element that is backlit via a light source. A lightguide conducts light from the source. A pre-assembled back-lighting module serves to illuminate the display element, and facilitates manufacture and assembly of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventor: Christophe Cuvillier