Patents by Inventor Claude Sylvain

Claude Sylvain 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: 20060274542
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for operating a multi-color LED domelight employing color blinking as a visibility enhancement technique. In the method, light is emitted having a first color, upon which light is intermittently emitted having a second color during the step of emitting light having a first color. All light is emitted through a common light-emitting surface defined by a domelight housing. The intermittent blinking of a different color light during or between the emission of the first color light enhances the visual perceptibility of the domelight device. In one embodiment, the first color is substantially red and the second color is substantially yellow. In another embodiment, the first color is substantially green and the second color is substantially magenta. In yet another embodiment, the first color is substantially blue and the second color is substantially white.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Rene Goulet, Claude Sylvain, Pierre Provencher
  • Publication number: 20060262541
    Abstract: A domelight which includes a housing body defining at least one light-emitting surface for transmission of light by an LED. The housing body includes at least one contrast surface adjacent the at least one light-emitting surface. The at least one contrast surface includes a first contrast surface disposed on a first side of the at least one light-emitting surface and a second contrast surface disposed on a second side of the at least one light-emitting surface opposite the first side. The housing body further defines a plurality of light-emitting surfaces for transmission of light by a plurality of LEDs. The plurality of light-emitting surfaces are arranged substantially parallel to each other and spaced apart by a contrast surface disposed between each of the plurality of light-emitting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Rene Goulet, Martin Beaumont, Claude Sylvain
  • Publication number: 20060097572
    Abstract: A switching power supply subsystem can function as a low-power, high-efficiency communications device with performance characteristics suited to a range of applications. Properties such as maximum data rate, output swing, and drive capability are selectable to suit specific applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Guy Drouin, Martin Beaumont, Claude Sylvain