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).
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Patent number: 11953797Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventor: Christophe Cuvillier
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Publication number: 20240106146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE, Sebastien TRILLAT, Jean-Jacques PESCE
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Publication number: 20230347816Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, François PERRIN
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Publication number: 20230158950Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE
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Patent number: 11656829Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Christophe Cuvillier, Thibault Le Mesnil
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Publication number: 20220410712Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE
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Publication number: 20220365386Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventor: Christophe CUVILLIER
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Patent number: 11453331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Christophe Cuvillier, François Perrin, Armand Brousselle
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Patent number: 11440470Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Christophe Cuvillier, Armand Brousselle
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Publication number: 20220206734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Thibault LE MESNIL
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Publication number: 20210347297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, Armand BROUSSELLE
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Publication number: 20210347296Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Christophe CUVILLIER, François PERRIN, Armand BROUSSELLE
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Patent number: 10690964Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christophe Cuvillier
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Publication number: 20110310325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventor: Christophe Cuvillier