Patents by Inventor David Jouve
David Jouve 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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Publication number: 20220360072Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transient voltage suppression device comprising a single crystal semiconductor substrate doped with a first conductivity type comprising first and second opposing surfaces, a semiconductor region doped with a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type extending into the substrate from the first surface, a first electrically conductive electrode on the first side contacting the semiconductor region and a second electrically conductive electrode on the second side contacting the substrate, a first interface between the substrate and the semiconductor region forming the junction of a TVS diode and a second interface between the first electrically conductive electrode and the semiconductor region or between the substrate and the second electrically conductive electrode forming the junction of a Schottky diode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Jean-Michel Simonnet, David Jouve, Frédéric Lanois
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Patent number: 10483874Abstract: A reversible converter includes a first field effect transistor and a second field effect transistor coupled in series between a first terminal and a second terminal for a DC voltage. A first thyristor and a second thyristor are coupled in series between the first and second terminals for the DC voltage. A third thyristor and a fourth thyristor are also coupled in series between the first and second terminals for the DC voltage terminals, but have an opposite connection polarity with respect to the first and second thyristors. A midpoint of connection between the first and second field effect transistors and a common midpoint of connection between the first and second thyristors and the third and fourth thyristors are coupled to AC voltage terminals. Actuation of the transistors and thyristors is controlled in distinct manners to operate the converter in an AC-DC conversion mode and a DC-AC conversion mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SASInventors: Ghafour Benabdelaziz, Cedric Reymond, David Jouve
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Patent number: 10369729Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stopper for closing a neck of a container comprises a first step of molding the stopper in one piece. The stopper includes a sealing membrane provided with a central opening, a tubular stem centered on an axis and extending from the sealing membrane around the central opening, and a capsule connected, by a tear wall, to a free end of the stem. The capsule is configured to be wedged in the stem to seal the neck of the container. The method comprises a second step in which, while the tear wall is intact, a force, in line with the axis, is applied to the stopper so as to break the tear wall and move the capsule inside the stem until the capsule is wedged in the stem.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Grégory Antier, David Jouve
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Publication number: 20190006959Abstract: A reversible converter includes a first field effect transistor and a second field effect transistor coupled in series between a first terminal and a second terminal for a DC voltage. A first thyristor and a second thyristor are coupled in series between the first and second terminals for the DC voltage. A third thyristor and a fourth thyristor are also coupled in series between the first and second terminals for the DC voltage terminals, but have an opposite connection polarity with respect to the first and second thyristors. A midpoint of connection between the first and second field effect transistors and a common midpoint of connection between the first and second thyristors and the third and fourth thyristors are coupled to AC voltage terminals. Actuation of the transistors and thyristors is controlled in distinct manners to operate the converter in an AC-DC conversion mode and a DC-AC conversion mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SASInventors: Ghafour BENABDELAZIZ, Cedric REYMOND, David JOUVE
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Publication number: 20190006960Abstract: A reversible converter includes a first field effect transistor and a second field effect transistor that are coupled in series between a first terminal and a second terminal for a DC voltage. A first triac and a second triac are also coupled in series between the first and second terminals of the DC voltage. Midpoints of the series coupled devices are coupled, through an inductive element, to first and second terminals for an AC voltage. Actuation of the transistors and triacs is controlled in distinct manners to operate the converter in an AC-DC conversion mode and a DC-AC conversion mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SASInventors: Ghafour BENABDELAZIZ, Cedric REYMOND, David JOUVE
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Patent number: 10133290Abstract: A circuit for balancing a voltage across a semiconductor element series-connected with other semiconductor elements of the same type may include a comparator configured to compare data representative of a voltage across the semiconductor element with a reference voltage, and a resistive element of adjustable value and configured to be controlled by the comparator.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS (TOURS) SASInventors: Bertrand Rivet, David Jouve
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Patent number: 10045420Abstract: A circuit is for balancing currents flowing through a parallel assembly of semiconductor components of the same type. The circuit may include a respective regulation circuit for each semiconductor component. Each regulation circuit may include a comparator of a first signal representative of the current flowing through the component with a reference signal, and a resistive element of a changeable resistance and controlled by the comparator.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SASInventors: Bertrand Rivet, David Jouve
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Patent number: 9840354Abstract: A stopper is disclosed. The stopper includes a tubular skirt, designed to surround a container neck and including, on either side of a weakening line, a removable skirt portion, inwardly provided with means for removable fastening to the neck, and a non-removable skirt portion, inwardly provided with a retaining strip permanently around the container neck. The strip comprises an annular main body whereof a first end is turned opposite the removable skirt portion and integral with the non-removable skirt portion, while a second end is provided to axially abut against a bulge of the container neck and to be radially inserted between the bulge and the skirt.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Stéphane Graux, David Jouve
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Publication number: 20170075371Abstract: A circuit for balancing a voltage across a semiconductor element series-connected with other semiconductor elements of the same type may include a comparator configured to compare data representative of a voltage across the semiconductor element with a reference voltage, and a resistive element of adjustable value and configured to be controlled by the comparator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: BERTRAND RIVET, DAVID JOUVE
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Patent number: 9541936Abstract: A circuit for balancing a voltage across a semiconductor element series-connected with other semiconductor elements of the same type may include a comparator configured to compare data representative of a voltage across the semiconductor element with a reference voltage, and a resistive element of adjustable value and configured to be controlled by the comparator.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS (TOURS) SASInventors: Bertrand Rivet, David Jouve
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Publication number: 20160181907Abstract: A circuit is for balancing currents flowing through a parallel assembly of semiconductor components of the same type. The circuit may include a respective regulation circuit for each semiconductor component. Each regulation circuit may include a comparator of a first signal representative of the current flowing through the component with a reference signal, and a resistive element of a changeable resistance and controlled by the comparator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Bertrand RIVET, David Jouve
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Publication number: 20160121525Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stopper for dosing a neck of a container comprises a first step of molding the stopper in one piece. The stopper includes a sealing membrane provided with a central opening, a tubular stem centered on an axis and extending from the sealing membrane around the central opening, and a capsule connected, by a tear wall, to a free end of the stem. The capsule is configured to be wedged in the stem to seal the neck of the container. The method comprises a second step in which, while the tear wall is intact, a force, in line with the axis, is applied to the stopper so as to break the tear wall and move the capsule inside the stem until the capsule is wedged in the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Grégory ANTIER, David JOUVE
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Publication number: 20150298870Abstract: A stopper is disclosed. The stopper includes a tubular skirt, designed to surround a container neck and including, on either side of a weakening line, a removable skirt portion, inwardly provided with means for removable fastening to the neck, and a non-removable skirt portion, inwardly provided with a retaining strip permanently around the container neck. The strip comprises an annular main body whereof a first end is turned opposite the removable skirt portion and integral with the non-removable skirt portion, while a second end is provided to axially abut against a bulge of the container neck and to be radially inserted between the bulge and the skirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Stéphane GRAUX, David JOUVE
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Publication number: 20150137880Abstract: A circuit for balancing a voltage across a semiconductor element series-connected with other semiconductor elements of the same type may include a comparator configured to compare data representative of a voltage across the semiconductor element with a reference voltage, and a resistive element of adjustable value and configured to be controlled by the comparator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Bertrand RIVET, David JOUVE
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Patent number: 8854020Abstract: A circuit for providing at least two power supply voltages from a D.C. voltage provided by a first switched-mode converter between a first and a second terminals, wherein: a second reversible buck-type switched-mode converter is powered with said D.C. voltage; a capacitive dividing bridge connects said first and second terminals, the midpoint of the capacitive dividing bridge corresponding to the output of the second converter and defining a third terminal of provision of an intermediary potential; and said two power supply voltages are respectively sampled between the first and third and between the third and second terminals.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SASInventors: Benoît Peron, David Jouve
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Publication number: 20110140521Abstract: A circuit for providing at least two power supply voltages from a D.C. voltage provided by a first switched-mode converter between a first and a second terminals, wherein: a second reversible buck-type switched-mode converter is powered with said D.C. voltage; a capacitive dividing bridge connects said first and second terminals, the midpoint of the capacitive dividing bridge corresponding to the output of the second converter and defining a third terminal of provision of an intermediary potential; and said two power supply voltages are respectively sampled between the first and third and between the third and second terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SASInventors: Benoît Peron, David Jouve