Patents by Inventor François Quentel

François Quentel 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: 10928599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical sub-assembly for an optoelectronic module (M), designed to provide conversion of an electrical signal from a main electronic board into an optical signal or vice-versa. It comprises an alignment ring which allows the mechanical sub-assembly to be mechanically aligned and to be centered in a passive manner directly upon installation and hence the optical axis of the optoelectronic component to be readily aligned with the axis of the fiber optic ferrule and hence with the optical fiber extended by a complementary ferrule which is accommodated facing it in the holding cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: RADIALL
    Inventors: Rémy Schwerzig, François Quentel, Christian Claudepierre
  • Patent number: 10852496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optoelectronic module (M), intended to convert an electrical signal from a main electronic board into an optical signal or vice versa. It comprises integrating, into the optoelectronic module, a device for removably mounting an optical contact element, consisting of a flexible plate the flexibility of which allows it to be moved from an unlocking position in which it permits the passage of the body and of the optical ferrule of the element, to a locking position in which the latter is locked in the casing of the module, once the optical ferrule has been optically coupled to the module. Furthermore, a simple, even manual, pressure allows the plate to be moved from a locking position to an unlocking position that permits the optical element to be removed from the casing of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: RADIALL
    Inventors: Rémy Schwerzig, François Quentel, Laurent Valencia, Daniel Mousseaux
  • Publication number: 20190346637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optoelectronic module (M), intended to convert an electrical signal from a main electronic board into an optical signal or vice versa. It comprises integrating, into the optoelectronic module, a device for removably mounting an optical contact element, consisting of a flexible plate the flexibility of which allows it to be moved from an unlocking position in which it permits the passage of the body and of the optical ferrule of the element, to a locking position in which the latter is locked in the casing of the module, once the optical ferrule has been optically coupled to the module. Furthermore, a simple, even manual, pressure allows the plate to be moved from a locking position to an unlocking position that permits the optical element to be removed from the casing of the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Rémy SCHWERZIG, François QUENTEL, Laurent VALENCIA, Daniel MOUSSEAUX
  • Publication number: 20190346639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical sub-assembly for an optoelectronic module (M), designed to provide conversion of an electrical signal from a main electronic board into an optical signal or vice-versa. It comprises an alignment ring which allows the mechanical sub-assembly to be mechanically aligned and to be centered in a passive manner directly upon installation and hence the optical axis of the optoelectronic component to be readily aligned with the axis of the fiber optic ferrule and hence with the optical fiber extended by a complementary ferrule which is accommodated facing it in the holding cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Rémy SCHWERZIG, François QUENTEL, Christian CLAUDEPIERRE
  • Patent number: 10337913
    Abstract: An optoelectronic module, intended to provide a conversion of an electrical signal from an electronic board into an optical signal propagated in free space or vice versa, includes the following stack: an electronic board, intended to act as an interface with an electronic application board; an electronic control component suitable for controlling an optoelectronic component, the electronic component being attached directly onto the electronic board and electrically connected to the electronic circuit; an optoelectronic component suitable for transmitting or receiving a light signal via its upper surface, the optoelectronic component being attached directly on the top of the electronic control component and electrically connected to the electronic component; an optical device suitable for transmitting an optical signal; an optical device support, the support being attached, preferably by gluing or brazing, directly onto the electronic board so as to ensure the mechanical alignment between the optical device an
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: RADIALL
    Inventors: Vincent Foucal, Christian Claudepierre, Mathias Pez, Laurence Pujol, François Quentel
  • Publication number: 20160356643
    Abstract: An optoelectronic module, intended to provide a conversion of an electrical signal from an electronic board into an optical signal propagated in free space or vice versa, includes the following stack: an electronic board, intended to act as an interface with an electronic application board; an electronic control component suitable for controlling an optoelectronic component, the electronic component being attached directly onto the electronic board and electrically connected to the electronic circuit; an optoelectronic component suitable for transmitting or receiving a light signal via its upper surface, the optoelectronic component being attached directly on the top of the electronic control component and electrically connected to the electronic component; an optical device suitable for transmitting an optical signal; an optical device support, the support being attached, preferably by gluing or brazing, directly onto the electronic board so as to ensure the mechanical alignment between the optical device an
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Vincent FOUCAL, Christian CLAUDEPIERRE, Mathias PEZ, Laurence PUJOL, François QUENTEL
  • Patent number: 7309169
    Abstract: The field of the invention is that of fiber-optic communication devices known as transceivers, used in the aeronautical field for ensuring that on-board electronic computers can converse with one another, or in civil telecommunication. The subject of the invention is a single-channel transceiver comprising essentially a transmitting optoelectronic part, a receiving optoelectronic part, and a specific optical configuration for transmitting and receiving optical signals on a single optical port in real time and using the same wavelength. The optical architectures according to the invention include no semireflecting components, thus making it possible to reduce light energy losses at transmission and reception of the optical signals. These transceivers are particularly well suited for the construction of single-fiber full-duplex optical communication networks allowing simultaneous transmission and reception of signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignees: Thales, D-Lightsys
    Inventors: Patrice Toillon, Mathias Pez, François Quentel
  • Publication number: 20060245697
    Abstract: The field of the invention is that of fiber-optic communication devices known as transceivers, used in the aeronautical field for ensuring that on-board electronic computers can converse with one another, or in civil telecommunication. The subject of the invention is a single-channel transceiver comprising essentially a transmitting optoelectronic part, a receiving optoelectronic part, and a specific optical configuration for transmitting and receiving optical signals on a single optical port in real time and using the same wavelength. The optical architectures according to the invention include no semireflecting components, thus making it possible to reduce light energy losses at transmission and reception of the optical signals. These transceivers are particularly well suited for the construction of single-fiber full-duplex optical communication networks allowing simultaneous transmission and reception of signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Patrice Toillon, Mathias Pez, Francois Quentel