Patents by Inventor Francois Dupont

Francois Dupont 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: 20240128303
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device including a light-emitting diode covered with a photoluminescent conversion layer based on a perovskite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Commissariat à I'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives
    Inventors: Florian Dupont, Francois Templier
  • Patent number: 11909427
    Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: Jean Pierre Proot, Pascal Paillet, Francois Dupont
  • Publication number: 20230198559
    Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: Jean Pierre PROOT, Pascal PAILLET, Francois DUPONT
  • Patent number: 11661705
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paper coating slip composition comprising a copolymer of thickening acrylic acid, a mineral material in the form of particles, a binding agent, and water. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for the production of paper or cardboard, improving the water retention of the paper coating slip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: COATEX
    Inventors: Francis Bony, Clementine Champagne, Francois Dupont, Laurie Parrenin, Jean-Marc Suau
  • Patent number: 11621734
    Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: Jean Pierre Proot, Pascal Paillet, Francois Dupont
  • Patent number: 11214641
    Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer obtained by polymerisation reaction of at least three comonomers: a first anionic monomer, a second monomer comprising an olefin unsaturation, and a third monomer comprising a hydrophobic group. The invention likewise relates to the use of said copolymer as a thickening agent, in particular in aqueous suspensions of mineral particles with high solids content. The copolymer according to the invention makes it possible to improve the compromise between viscosity with high shear gradient and viscosity with low shear gradient, while also improving water retention inside the suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: COATEX
    Inventors: Yves Matter, Jean-Marc Suau, Francis Bony, Francois Dupont
  • Publication number: 20210367628
    Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: Jean Pierre PROOT, Pascal PAILLET, Francois DUPONT
  • Publication number: 20200370245
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paper coating slip composition comprising a copolymer of thickening acrylic acid, a mineral material in the form of particles, a binding agent, and water. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for the production of paper or cardboard, improving the water retention of the paper coating slip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: COATEX
    Inventors: Francis BONY, Clementine CHAMPAGNE, Francois DUPONT, Laurie PARRENIN, Jean-Marc SUAU
  • Patent number: 10550515
    Abstract: A method for deinking recycled paper, including a pulping step, and then a flotation step, which includes introduction of at least one dispersant of the polyacrylate type, representing from 0.05 to 3.5 wt % of the mineral fillers of the recycled paper. A specific dispersant is used during the flotation step of the method for deinking recycled paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: COATEX
    Inventors: Francois Dupont, Jerome Blanc
  • Publication number: 20190211125
    Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer obtained by polymerisation reaction of at least three comonomers: a first anionic monomer, a second monomer comprising an olefin unsaturation, and a third monomer comprising a hydrophobic group. The invention likewise relates to the use of said copolymer as a thickening agent, in particular in aqueous suspensions of mineral particles with high solids content. The copolymer according to the invention makes it possible to improve the compromise between viscosity with high shear gradient and viscosity with low shear gradient, while also improving water retention inside the suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: COATEX
    Inventors: Yves MATTER, Jean-Marc SUAU, Francis BONY, Francois DUPONT
  • Publication number: 20180105983
    Abstract: A method for deinking recycled paper, including a pulping step, and then a flotation step, which includes introduction of at least one dispersant of the polyacrylate type, representing from 0.05 to 3.5 wt % of the mineral fillers of the recycled paper. A specific dispersant is used during the flotation step of the method for deinking recycled paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: COATEX
    Inventors: Francois DUPONT, Jerome BLANC
  • Patent number: 9056932
    Abstract: Comb polymers useful in paper coating dispersions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: COATEX
    Inventors: Francois Dupont, Murielle Guillot, Renaud Souzy, Jean-Marc Suau
  • Patent number: 8962145
    Abstract: The present invention concerns weakly anionic polymers including their use in paper coatings, especially those intended for paper for inkjet printing. These additives provide the sought thickening function, while improving water retention very appreciably. The invention also concerns a method of manufacture of such coatings, together with the coatings obtained in this manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Coatex
    Inventors: Murielle Guillot, Olivier Guerret, Francois Dupont
  • Patent number: 8790491
    Abstract: The invention relates to coating slip including latex comprising styrene and with a particle size centered around 100 nm, the use of latex as an agent for reducing the low shear gradient viscosity and increasing the low shear gradient viscosity, and methods thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Coatex
    Inventors: Renaud Souzy, Francois Dupont
  • Patent number: 8773217
    Abstract: A distributed-line directional coupler including: a first conductive line between first and second ports intended to convey a signal to be transmitted; and a second conductive line, coupled to the first one, between third and fourth ports, the second line being interrupted approximately at its middle, the two intermediary ends being connected to attenuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: François Dupont, Hilal Ezzeddine, Sylvain Charley
  • Patent number: 8773216
    Abstract: A directional dual distributed coupler including: a first conductive line between first and second ports, intended to convey a signal to be transmitted in a first frequency band; a second conductive line coupled to the first one; a third conductive line between third and fourth ports, intended to convey a signal to be transmitted in a greater frequency band than the first one; a fourth conductive line coupled to the third one; and at least one diplexer connecting, on the side of the second and fourth ports, the respective ends of the second and fourth lines to a fifth port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: François Dupont, Benoît Bonnet, Sylvain Charley
  • Patent number: 8569410
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a composition characterized in that it comprises the steps of: a) preparing an aqueous solution of at least one comb polymer of (meth)acrylic acid onto which is grafted a function of alkoxy and/or hydroxy polyalkylene glycol, b) preparing an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic thickener, c) mixing the aqueous solution from step a) with the aqueous emulsion from step b), possibly adding water, and in that one partially neutralizes the comb polymer during step a) and/or step c), in such a way as to obtain a mixture whose pH is between 5.5 and 6.8, preferentially between 5.8 and 6.3. The invention also concerns the product obtained and its utilization in a paper coating for paper, as a thickening agent for said coating and/or as a water retention agent for said coating and/or as an agent improving the brightness and/or the optical azuration of the paper coated with said coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Coatex S.A.S.
    Inventors: Francois Dupont, Jean-Marc Suau
  • Patent number: 8565695
    Abstract: A method and a device for determining the amplitude and the phase of an impedance connected on a transmission line, including a bidirectional coupler having a first line interposed on the transmission line and having a second line providing at its respective ends two measurement signals, and a balun having its respective differential-mode inputs receiving data representative of the measurement signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: Benoît Bonnet, Sylvain Charley, François Dupont
  • Publication number: 20130257559
    Abstract: A distributed-line directional coupler including: a first conductive line between first and second ports intended to convey a signal to be transmitted; and a second conductive line, coupled to the first one, between third and fourth ports, the second line being interrupted approximately at its middle, the two intermediary ends being connected to attenuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: François Dupont, Hilal Ezzeddine, Sylvain Charley
  • Patent number: 8476987
    Abstract: A distributed-line directional coupler including: a first conductive line between first and second ports intended to convey a signal to be transmitted; and a second conductive line, coupled to the first one, between third and fourth ports, the second line being interrupted approximately at its middle, the two intermediary ends being connected to attenuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Tours) SAS
    Inventors: François Dupont, Hilal Ezzeddine, Sylvain Charley