Patents by Inventor Christophe Kleo

Christophe Kleo 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).

  • Publication number: 20240034030
    Abstract: A laminated glazing of a vehicle includes a first extra clear glass sheet (exterior glazing), a lamination interlayer and a second glass sheet (interior glazing) with two through-holes in this second sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Keihann YAVARI, Christophe KLEO, Thomas GALLINELLI
  • Patent number: 11813931
    Abstract: A glazed panel includes a glass panel, two longitudinal reinforcement armatures in order to reinforce the glass panel against deformations by flexure, and two longitudinal securing armatures in order to secure the glazed panel in an outer structure provided for this purpose. The armatures can be overmolded in a polymer material which is arranged on the periphery of the glass panel. The two reinforcement armatures and the two securing armatures are joined in pairs by their longitudinal ends in order to form a frame by means of an assembly by nesting, optionally using an intermediate part. This measure makes it possible to reduce the concentrations of stresses in the corners of the glass panel, and simplifies the molding operation during the production of the glazed panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Christophe Kleo, Li Zhao
  • Patent number: 11312292
    Abstract: A light glazing for a motor vehicle includes a first transparent sheet, a masking zone with a first unmasked zone, a first light source, coupled optically to a transparent element, called light guide, a first extraction device for extracting light guided in the light guide, the first light extraction device being opposite the first unmasked zone so that one or more of the illuminated patterns are visible on the side of the second main face, on the second main face side, an opaque rear masking element, covering the first light extraction device, the first light extraction device being between the second main face and the rear masking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Christophe Kleo, Keihann Yavari
  • Patent number: 11279066
    Abstract: A process is for manufacturing a complex motor vehicle glazing including a glass pane, an elastomer seal and a metal insert overmolded by the elastomer seal. The process includes inserting an edge of a glass pane and a metal insert into an encapsulation mold forming a leaktight cavity around the edge of the glass pane, filling the leaktight cavity containing the edge of the glass pane and the metal insert, by injecting an encapsulation composition including a polypropylene (PP)/thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound in the molten state, cooling the encapsulation composition to form an elastomer seal in which the metal insert is integrated, and releasing the elastomer seal from the mold. The PP/TPE compound includes from 30% to 80% by weight of polypropylene (PP) and the metal insert is covered over its entire surface liable to come into contact with the encapsulation composition, with a polypropylene coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Arthur Stricher, Fabienne Piroux, Christophe Kleo, Bastien Grandgirard, Olivier Blanc
  • Publication number: 20210380034
    Abstract: A light glazing for a motor vehicle includes a first transparent sheet, a masking zone with a first unmasked zone, a first light source, coupled optically to a transparent element, called light guide, a first extraction device for extracting light guided in the light guide, the first light extraction device being opposite the first unmasked zone so that one or more of the illuminated patterns are visible on the side of the second main face, on the second main face side, an opaque rear masking element, covering the first light extraction device, the first light extraction device being between the second main face and the rear masking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Christophe KLEO, Keihann YAVARI
  • Patent number: 11110857
    Abstract: A luminous laminated automotive glazing with diodes peripherally on a diode carrier facing the edge face of the interior glass equipped with a recess, a profiled bead and a protective adhesive strip between the diode carrier and the bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Li Ferrieres-Zhao, Christophe Kleo
  • Patent number: 10981359
    Abstract: A glazing, and in particular an automotive glazing, includes a laminated glazed element including an exterior glass sheet, an interior glass sheet and a plastic interlayer sheet that is located between the two glass sheets and including at least one light-emitting diode that is located under a peripheral edge of the interlayer face of the exterior glass sheet, wherein the emitting face of the light-emitting diode is located facing at least a part of the edge face of the interior glass sheet and wherein the glazing includes a profiled bead including an exterior lip an interior lip and a body, with the body being located a distance away from, and not in contact with, the emitting face of the light-emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Pascal Bauerle, Alexandre Hennion, Nicolas Coutellier, Christophe Kleo
  • Publication number: 20210107401
    Abstract: A luminous laminated automotive glazing with diodes peripherally on a diode carrier facing the edge face of the interior glass equipped with a recess, a profiled bead and a protective adhesive strip between the diode carrier and the bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Li FERRIERES-ZHAO, Christophe KLEO
  • Publication number: 20200254858
    Abstract: A glazed panel includes a glass panel, two longitudinal reinforcement armatures in order to reinforce the glass panel against deformations by flexure, and two longitudinal securing armatures in order to secure the glazed panel in an outer structure provided for this purpose. The armatures can be overmolded in a polymer material which is arranged on the periphery of the glass panel. The two reinforcement armatures and the two securing armatures are joined in pairs by their longitudinal ends in order to form a frame by means of an assembly by nesting, optionally using an intermediate part. This measure makes it possible to reduce the concentrations of stresses in the corners of the glass panel, and simplifies the molding operation during the production of the glazed panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Christophe KLEO, Li ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20200061889
    Abstract: A process is for manufacturing a complex motor vehicle glazing including a glass pane, an elastomer seal and a metal insert overmolded by the elastomer seal. The process includes inserting an edge of a glass pane and a metal insert into an encapsulation mold forming a leaktight cavity around the edge of the glass pane, filling the leaktight cavity containing the edge of the glass pane and the metal insert, by injecting an encapsulation composition including a polypropylene (PP)/thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound in the molten state, cooling the encapsulation composition to form an elastomer seal in which the metal insert is integrated, and releasing the elastomer seal from the mold. The PP/TPE compound includes from 30% to 80% by weight of polypropylene (PP) and the metal insert is covered over its entire surface liable to come into contact with the encapsulation composition, with a polypropylene coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Arthur STRICHER, Fabienne PIROUX, Christophe KLEO, Bastien GRANDGIRARD, Olevier BLANC
  • Patent number: 10300847
    Abstract: A lighting glazing includes a first sheet of transparent glass or plastic with a first main face, a second main face and a rim; a flat waveguide with a first main face, a second main face, an injection rim and a beveled rim, opposite the injection rim; a light source positioned facing the injection rim of the flat waveguide, the flat waveguide being fixed via the second main face to the first main face of the first sheet of glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Adèle Verrat-Debailleul, Pascal Bauerle, Christophe Kleo
  • Publication number: 20190143648
    Abstract: A glazing, and in particular an automotive glazing, includes a laminated glazed element including an exterior glass sheet, an interior glass sheet and a plastic interlayer sheet that is located between the two glass sheets and including at least one light-emitting diode that is located under a peripheral edge of the interlayer face of the exterior glass sheet, wherein the emitting face of the light-emitting diode is located facing at least a part of the edge face of the interior glass sheet and wherein the glazing includes a profiled bead including an exterior lip an interior lip and a body, with the body being located a distance away from, and not in contact with, the emitting face of the light-emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Pascal BAUERLE, Alexandre HENNION, Nicolas COUTELLIER, Christophe KLEO
  • Patent number: 9746600
    Abstract: A lighting glazing includes a first sheet of glass of refractive index n1 with a first main face, a second main face and a rim; a transparent polymer film in adhesive contact with the second main face of the first sheet, the film having a refractive index n2<n1; a light source positioned facing the rim of the first sheet of glass, wherein an area of the second main face of the first sheet of glass is provided with a reflecting relief or else is covered with a transparent flat structure, of refractive index n3 greater than or equal to n1, provided with a reflecting relief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Laetitia Massault, Pascal Bauerle, Christophe Kleo, Adële Verrat-de-Bailleul, Mathieu Berard, Brice Dubost
  • Patent number: 9664835
    Abstract: A luminous multiple glazing unit of a door of furniture notably refrigerated includes a first sheet of mineral glass or organic glass, a second sheet separated from the first sheet by peripheral spacer, a peripheral light source with a source support, a light extraction device for extracting the guided light to form at least one luminous zone, the source support being in a housing surrounded by material, forming a framing, including an assembly element, covered by a cap, the cap and the diode support being removable from the glazing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Christophe Kleo, Bastien Grandgirard, Alexandre Richard, Adèle Verrat-Debailleul, Pascal Bäuerle
  • Patent number: 9568180
    Abstract: An illuminating glazing unit for vehicles, including: a first transparent sheet of glass with a first main face, a second main face, and an edge; one or more modules including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), each including a plurality of LEDs and associated electronic components fixed to a printed circuit board, the modules being positioned such that emitting faces of the LEDs are turned toward the edge of the first sheet of glass; an encapsulation mechanism in contact with the first main face of the first sheet; a light extraction element, which can be located on one of the main faces of the first sheet of glass; and a heat sink element, in thermal conduction contact with the LED module, in contact with the encapsulation mechanism, and in contact with an atmosphere via a heat exchange surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Adele Verrat-Debailleul, Pascal Bauerle, Laeticia Laurencot, Christophe Kleo
  • Patent number: 9403477
    Abstract: A luminous glazing unit for a vehicle, includes a first pane of mineral or organic glass having a first main face, a second main face and a side face, a diode support, diodes facing an edge of the second face of the first pane, referred to as the injection face, a device for extracting the guided light, a cap covering the diodes, which is leaktight against one or more fluids, in particular liquid water or water vapor, the cap is facial, facing the second face, and is associated with an interfacial element for interfacial sealing against the one or more fluids, and/or the diode support at least is provided with at least one moisture protection layer and/or an encapsulation such as a varnish of the silicone, epoxy or acrylic type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Alexandre Richard, Bastien Grandgirard, Adèle Verrat-Debailleul, Christophe Kleo
  • Patent number: 9397075
    Abstract: An illuminating glazing unit for a vehicle includes a first sheet made of mineral or organic glass, a peripheral light source with a support profiled member referred to as source support, the emitting region or face of the source facing the edge face, referred to as injection face, of the first sheet for a propagation of the injected light within the thickness of the first sheet, the first sheet then playing the role of guide for the injected light, a device of extraction of the guided light so as to form at least one illuminating region, the source support being within an accommodation surrounded by material and covered by a cover, the cover and the source support being removable from the glazing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Pascal Bäuerle, Adéle Verrat-Debailleul, Christophe Kleo, Laurent Lamoureux, Pascal Lefevre
  • Patent number: 9249946
    Abstract: An illuminating glazing unit includes a first sheet having a first main face, a second main face and an edge face; a second sheet having a first main face, a second main face and an edge face; a lamination interlayer having an extent smaller than that of each of the glass sheets and defining a space between the edge of the second main face of the first sheet and the edge of the first main face of the second sheet; a strip of LEDs, including a printed circuit board and a plurality of LEDs, positioned so that the emitting faces of the LEDs face the edge face of the first sheet; and an encapsulating element made of an opaque polymer encapsulating at least the edge face of the second sheet and the LED strip. The PCB bears against the first main face of the second glass sheet with a plurality of spacers and the space is filled by the opaque polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Mulet, Mathieu Berard, Fabienne Piroux, Christophe Kleo, Adele Verrat-Debailleul, Pascal Bauerle
  • Publication number: 20150291089
    Abstract: A lighting glazing includes a first sheet of transparent glass or plastic with a first main face, a second main face and a rim; a flat waveguide with a first main face, a second main face, an injection rim and a beveled rim, opposite the injection rim; a light source positioned facing the injection rim of the flat waveguide, the flat waveguide being fixed via the second main face to the first main face of the first sheet of glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Adèle Verrat-Debailleul, Pascal Bauerle, Christophe Kleo
  • Patent number: 9059378
    Abstract: A luminous glazing unit including at least one substrate formed by a transparent glazing element; at least one light source; and at least one light extraction device for extracting the light, the extraction device being arranged to create a luminous region, the extraction device being formed by at least one fibrous layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Arnaud Verger, François-Julien Vermersch, Guillaume Lecamp, Samuel Solarski, Adèle Verrat-De-Bailleul, Béatrice Mottelet, Christophe Kleo, Pascal Bauerle, Fabienne Piroux, Alexandre Richard