Patents by Inventor Hervé Carton
Hervé Carton 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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Patent number: 11914002Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical installation comprising a monitoring module positioned between a sensor connected to a measurement cable and first and second supply cables for the sensor. The monitoring module comprises a first transistor comprising first and second power electrodes and a control electrode, the first and the second power electrodes of the first transistor being electrically connected to the second supply cable and to the measurement cable, respectively, so that when the first transistor is in the closed state thereof, a first fault value is generated on the measurement cable. The control electrode of the first transistor is connected to the first supply cable so that the loss of current in the first supply cable, caused by the interruption of the current, automatically triggers the switching of the first transistor to the closed state thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CROUZET AUTOMATISMESInventors: Hervé Carton, Thomas Stemmelen, Loic Clémenson
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Publication number: 20240019887Abstract: Paddle button operable by a user, this button comprising first and second paddles mechanically attached to each other only via a separable zone so as to allow only simultaneous movement of the first and second paddles as long as no blocking of one of the paddles relative to the other occurs, this separable zone being capable of yielding as soon as the difference between the pressing forces exerted, on the first and second paddles respectively, exceeds a predetermined threshold, this predetermined threshold being adjusted so as to be crossed if the user presses on one of the paddles while the movement of the other of the paddles is blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Hervé Carton, Damien Beurdeley
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Publication number: 20230350448Abstract: A human-machine interface comprises a return mechanism for returning a utensil to its neutral position. The return mechanism comprises a rocker suspended on first and second springs. This rocker is rotatable about a second axis and comprises first and second side-wings that are each situated on a respective side of a median plane containing a first axis about which the utensil rotates. These first and second side-wings comprise first and second regions for accommodating one end of the first and second springs, respectively, the orthogonal projection of the second accommodating region, in a plane containing the first and second axes, being situated entirely between the first and second axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Hervé Carton, Morgan Verdier
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Patent number: 11762039Abstract: Electrical installation comprising a monitoring module positioned between a sensor connected to a measurement cable and first and second power supply cables for the sensor. The monitoring module comprises a first transistor comprising a first and a second power electrode and a control electrode, the first and the second power electrodes of the first transistor being electrically connected to the second power supply cable and to the measurement cable, respectively, so that, when the first transistor is in the closed state thereof, a first fault value is generated on the measurement cable. The control electrode of the first transistor is connected to the first power supply cable so that the loss of first potential on the first power supply cable, caused by the interruption thereof, automatically triggers the switching of the first transistor to the closed state thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CROUZET AUTOMATISMESInventors: Hervé Carton, Thomas Stemmelen, Loic Clémenson
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Publication number: 20230168706Abstract: A human-machine interface comprising: —a magnetic rocker rotatably movable between a rest position wherein an implement is maintained in a neutral position and a tilted position wherein the implement is in a reclined position, —a magnetic assembly, attached to a frame, capable of cooperating with the magnetic rocker to generate a magnetic return force that constantly urges the magnetic rocker towards its rest position, —a sliding connection comprising a flange and a slide, and —the implement comprises one of the slides, and the flange and the magnetic rocker comprise the other of the slide and the flange such that the sliding connection transforms the movement of the implement towards the reclined position by moving the magnetic rocker towards its tilted position and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Damien Beurdeley, Hervé Carton, Céline Molmeret, Adrien Dussere
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Patent number: 11409321Abstract: A joystick comprises an articulation comprising bearing faces that are shaped to permit, via shape-shape interaction when they rub against each other, a rotational movement of a handle. A first set of springs exerts, on the handle, a first vertical force that pushes the bearing faces against each other. A second set of springs exerts, on the handle, a second vertical force in the opposite direction to the first vertical force and the amplitude of which is between 0.9|F1| and 1.1|F1|, wherein |F1| is the amplitude of the first vertical force. The first and second sets of springs are able, in the absence of external stress on the handle, to maintain a non-zero clearance between all the bearing faces of the articulation.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: CROUZET AUTOMATISMESInventor: Hervé Carton
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Publication number: 20220196758Abstract: Electrical installation comprising a monitoring module positioned between a sensor connected to a measurement cable and first and second power supply cables for the sensor. The monitoring module comprises a first transistor comprising a first and a second power electrode and a control electrode, the first and the second power electrodes of the first transistor being electrically connected to the second power supply cable and to the measurement cable, respectively, so that, when the first transistor is in the closed state thereof, a first fault value is generated on the measurement cable. The control electrode of the first transistor is connected to the first power supply cable so that the loss of first potential on the first power supply cable, caused by the interruption thereof, automatically triggers the switching of the first transistor to the closed state thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Hervé Carton, Thomas Stemmelen, Loic Clémenson
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Publication number: 20220146596Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical installation comprising a monitoring module positioned between a sensor connected to a measurement cable and first and second supply cables for the sensor. The monitoring module comprises a first transistor comprising first and second power electrodes and a control electrode, the first and the second power electrodes of the first transistor being electrically connected to the second supply cable and to the measurement cable, respectively, so that when the first transistor is in the closed state thereof, a first fault value is generated on the measurement cable. The control electrode of the first transistor is connected to the first supply cable so that the loss of current in the first supply cable, caused by the interruption of the current, automatically triggers the switching of the first transistor to the closed state thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Hervé Carton, Thomas Stemmelen, Loic Clémenson
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Publication number: 20220011807Abstract: A joystick comprises an articulation comprising bearing faces that are shaped to permit, via shape-shape interaction when they rub against each other, a rotational movement of a handle. A first set of springs exerts, on the handle, a first vertical force that pushes the bearing faces against each other. A second set of springs exerts, on the handle, a second vertical force in the opposite direction to the first vertical force and the amplitude of which is between 0.9|F1| and 1.1|F1|, wherein |F1| is the amplitude of the first vertical force. The first and second sets of springs are able, in the absence of external stress on the handle, to maintain a non-zero clearance between all the bearing faces of the articulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventor: Hervé Carton
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Patent number: 8089303Abstract: A solid-state switch according to the invention is designed to be connected in series with a load. The switch comprises at least two electric switching means connected in parallel, measuring means designed to measure an electric voltage at the terminals of the electric switching means and a main current flowing in the load, and control means delivering a control signal to act on opening and closing according to the value of the main current. The state of conduction of the first electric switching means depends at the same time on the main current flowing in the load, on a control current, on a control voltage delivered by the control means, and on the gain of the first electric switching means.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Crouzet AutomatismesInventors: Dominique Girot, Hervé Carton
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Publication number: 20100182071Abstract: A solid-state switch according to the invention is designed to be connected in series with a load. The switch comprises at least two electric switching means connected in parallel, measuring means designed to measure an electric voltage at the terminals of the electric switching means and a main current flowing in the load, and control means delivering a control signal to act on opening and closing according to the value of the main current. The state of conduction of the first electric switching means depends at the same time on the main current flowing in the load, on a control current, on a control voltage delivered by the control means, and on the gain of the first electric switching means.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: CROUZET AUTOMATISMESInventors: Dominique Girot, Hervé Carton
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Patent number: 7656626Abstract: The invention relates to an electric arc detection device comprising analyzing means supplying current and voltage integration signals. The analyzing means supply current and voltage differential signals. Decision-making means comprise a disable unit supplying adaptive disable signals and comprising detection means supplying at least one decision-making aid signal according to at least one adaptive disable signal and to the current differential signal or the current integration signal. A decision-making unit supplies a trip signal according to the decision-making aid signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Crouzet AutomatismesInventors: Hervé Carton, Thomas Stemmelen
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Publication number: 20090109590Abstract: A self-protected solid-state switching device comprising first opening means connected in series with a first fuse link, means for measuring electric current and control means acting on opening and closing of said first opening means according to the value of a main electric current flowing through said switching device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: CROUZET AUTOMATISMESInventors: Dominique Girot, Herve Carton
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Publication number: 20070242399Abstract: The invention relates to an electric arc detection device comprising analyzing means supplying current and voltage integration signals. The analyzing means supply current and voltage differential signals. Decision-making means comprise a disable unit supplying adaptive disable signals and comprising detection means supplying at least one decision-making aid signal according to at least one adaptive disable signal and to the current differential signal or the current integration signal. A decision-making unit supplies a trip signal according to the decision-making aid signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: Crouzet AutomatismesInventors: Herve Carton, Thomas Stemmelen
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Patent number: 7113062Abstract: An on-board circuit breaker that includes a push-button that enables the circuit breaker to be reset by depressing it, a power supply terminal and distribution terminal, two breaking contacts, and a main bimetal strip. Thermal deformation of the main bimetal strip trips the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker further includes an actuator able to trip the circuit breaker and an electronic circuit monitoring the electric signal. The electric signal is monitored to trip the actuator when predefined particular situations are identified. The circuit breaker also includes a movable reset enable part equipped with a pin. When the circuit breaker is tripped, the reset enable part moves in such a way that resetting the circuit breaker is possible only by depressing the reset enable part before or when the push-button is depressed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Crouzet AutomatismesInventors: Dominique Girot, Thierry Vinard, Dominique Meux, Herve Carton, Thomas Stemmelen
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Publication number: 20050134411Abstract: The invention relates to an on-board circuit breaker comprising A push-button which moves along its axis when the circuit breaker trips and which enables the circuit breaker to be reset by depressing same, centring key, A power supply terminal and a distribution terminal, Two breaking contacts, A main bimetal strip deformation whereof by thermal effect trips the circuit breaker, An actuator able to trip the circuit breaker, An electronic circuit monitoring the electric signal flowing between the power supply terminal and the distribution terminal, in order to send a tripping order to the actuator when predefined particular situations are identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Applicant: Crouzet AutomatismesInventors: Dominique Girot, Thierry Vinard, Dominique Meux, Herve Carton, Thomas Stemmelen
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Patent number: 6643112Abstract: An electromechanical relay including a mechanical displacement electrical contact and a transistor parallel-connected with the electrical contact. The contact is closed for a voltage V corresponding to the forward direction of the transistor and a powering-on of the transistor that starts before the closure of the contact and ends after the closure. The contact is opened for a voltage V corresponding to the forward direction of the transistor and a powering-on of the transistor that starts before the closure of the contact and ends after the closure. Such an electromechanical relay may find particular application to electromechanical switches, hybrid relays.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Crouzet AutomatismesInventors: Hervé Carton, Denis Flandin