Patents by Inventor Jérôme Brossier
Jérôme Brossier 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: 11539126Abstract: A device for phase-shifting a radiofrequency signal, includes a first carrier and a second carrier, an input port and an output port for radiofrequency signals, the input port and the output port being formed on the first carrier, the phase-shifting device comprising: a first array of conductive pads that are distributed over the first carrier and run from the input port, a second array of conductive pads that are distributed over the second carrier, the first carrier, the second carrier, the first array of conductive pads and the second array of conductive pads being arranged so as to form a structure for guiding radiofrequency signals of variable length having a rectangular cross section, the first array of conductive pads and the second array of conductive pads being configured such that the length and cross section of the guide structure change, over at least a portion of the path along which the radiofrequency signals propagate through the guide structure, as the second carrier moves relative to the firsType: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: THALESInventors: Jérôme Brossier, Dimitri Vynohradov, Gilles Navarre, Benjamin Monteillet
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Patent number: 11264695Abstract: This invention concerns a multibeam antenna with adjustable pointing, comprising a single reflection arrangement and a plurality of radiating sources arranged opposite the reflection arrangement and suited to emit and/or receive radiofrequency (RF) signals, the reflection arrangement defining a centre, a focal plane, and a focal point located on the focal plane. The antenna is characterised in that at least one of the radiating sources (‘mobile source’) is movable substantially independently of the or each other radiating source on a scanning surface to adjust the pointing of the antenna, wherein the scanning surface coincides with the focal plane or is tangential to it at the focal point.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: THALESInventors: Jérôme Brossier, Laurent Martin, Jean-Marc Bassaler
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Patent number: 11075436Abstract: An RF joint rotating about an axis of rotation (Z) includes a number N, greater than or equal to 1, of RF transmission channels, a first, internal surface of symmetry of revolution about the axis (Z) and of RF transmission having a first, internal radius r1, and a second, external surface of symmetry of revolution about the axis (Z) and of RF transmission having a second, external radius r2, strictly less than the first, internal radius r1.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignees: THALES, CENTRE NATIONAL D'ETUDES SPATIALESInventors: Dimitri Vynohradov, Jérôme Brossier, Benjamin Monteillet, Jérôme Lorenzo, Nicolas Ferrando
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Publication number: 20200212534Abstract: This invention concerns a multibeam antenna with adjustable pointing, comprising a single reflection arrangement and a plurality of radiating sources arranged opposite the reflection arrangement and suited to emit and/or receive radiofrequency (RF) signals, the reflection arrangement defining a centre, a focal plane, and a focal point located on the focal plane. The antenna is characterised in that at least one of the radiating sources (‘mobile source’) is movable substantially independently of the or each other radiating source on a scanning surface to adjust the pointing of the antenna, wherein the scanning surface coincides with the focal plane or is tangential to it at the focal point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Jérôme BROSSIER, Laurent Martin, Jean-Marc Bassaler
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Publication number: 20200194861Abstract: An RF joint rotating about an axis of rotation (Z) includes a number N, greater than or equal to 1, of RF transmission channels, a first, internal surface of symmetry of revolution about the axis (Z) and of RF transmission having a first, internal radius r1, and a second, external surface of symmetry of revolution about the axis (Z) and of RF transmission having a second, external radius r2, strictly less than the first, internal radius r1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Dimitri VYNOHRADOV, Jérôme BROSSIER, Benjamin MONTEILLET, Jérôme LORENZO, Nicolas FERRANDO
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Publication number: 20200185829Abstract: A device for phase-shifting a radiofrequency signal, includes a first carrier and a second carrier, an input port and an output port for radiofrequency signals, the input port and the output port being formed on the first carrier, the phase-shifting device comprising: a first array of conductive pads that are distributed over the first carrier and run from the input port, a second array of conductive pads that are distributed over the second carrier, the first carrier, the second carrier, the first array of conductive pads and the second array of conductive pads being arranged so as to form a structure for guiding radiofrequency signals of variable length having a rectangular cross section, the first array of conductive pads and the second array of conductive pads being configured such that the length and cross section of the guide structure change, over at least a portion of the path along which the radiofrequency signals propagate through the guide structure, as the second carrier moves relative to the firsType: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Jérôme BROSSIER, Dimitri VYNOHRADOV, Gilles NAVARRE, Benjamin MONTEILLET
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Patent number: 10581130Abstract: A rotary joint including a stator intended to be fastened on a first part of the antenna and defining a transmission surface, and a rotor intended to be fastened on a second part of the antenna and defining a transmission surface, wherein one of the transmission surfaces includes primary means for delimiting electromagnetic signals and the other includes complementary means for delimiting electromagnetic signals; the rotor being mounted rotating relative to the stator such that at least part of the transmission surface of the rotor is positioned across from at least part of the transmission surface of the stator, the facing parts forming at least one transmission path between them for the electromagnetic signals delimited by the primary and complementary delimiting means.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ThalesInventors: Nicolas Ferrando, Jérôme Brossier, Pierre Bosshard, Yann Cailloce, Jérôme Lorenzo
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Patent number: 10581152Abstract: This antenna includes a first part, a second part rotatably mounted about a first axis, and a rotary joint arranged between the first and second parts, the second part including a radiating source and a reflection assembly having a reflector defining a reflector top, a focus, and a second axis passing through the reflector top and the focus, the rotary joint being able to transmit electromagnetic signals between the first and second parts via at least one transmission channel, and the first and second parts being so arranged that in any position of the second part and the reflection unit, the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ThalesInventors: Nicolas Ferrando, Jérôme Brossier, Yann Cailloce, Jérôme Lorenzo
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Patent number: 10263693Abstract: A deployable feed cluster architecture comprises a support and an array of radiofrequency RF sources, each RF source comprising a radiofrequency RF chain and of a radiating element, the RF chain being provided with input/output ports. The architecture comprises a deployable panel that is rotatably articulated about an axis of rotation, the array of RF sources mounted on the panel, the panel being rotatably movable between a first position in which the array of RF sources is stowed on the support and a second position in which the array of RF sources is deployed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: THALESInventors: Nicolas Ferrando, Jérôme Brossier, Jean-Christophe Lafond, Jérôme Lorenzo
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Publication number: 20190089029Abstract: A rotary joint including a stator intended to be fastened on a first part of the antenna and defining a transmission surface, and a rotor intended to be fastened on a second part of the antenna and defining a transmission surface, wherein one of the transmission surfaces includes primary means for delimiting electromagnetic signals and the other includes complementary means for delimiting electromagnetic signals; the rotor being mounted rotating relative to the stator such that at least part of the transmission surface of the rotor is positioned across from at least part of the transmission surface of the stator, the facing parts forming at least one transmission path between them for the electromagnetic signals delimited by the primary and complementary delimiting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Nicolas FERRANDO, Jérôme BROSSIER, Pierre BOSSHARD, Yann CAILLOCE, Jérôme LORENZO
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Publication number: 20190089045Abstract: This antenna includes a first part, a second part rotatably mounted about a first axis, and a rotary joint arranged between the first and second parts, the second part including a radiating source and a reflection assembly having a reflector defining a reflector top, a focus, and a second axis passing through the reflector top and the focus, the rotary joint being able to transmit electromagnetic signals between the first and second parts via at least one transmission channel, and the first and second parts being so arranged that in any position of the second part and the reflection unit, the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Nicolas FERRANDO, Jérôme BROSSIER, Yann CAILLOCE, Jérôme LORENZO
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Publication number: 20180175931Abstract: A deployable feed cluster architecture comprises a support and an array of radiofrequency RF sources, each RF source comprising a radiofrequency RF chain and of a radiating element, the RF chain being provided with input/output ports. The architecture comprises a deployable panel that is rotatably articulated about an axis of rotation, the array of RF sources mounted on the panel, the panel being rotatably movable between a first position in which the array of RF sources is stowed on the support and a second position in which the array of RF sources is deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Nicolas FERRANDO, Jérôme BROSSIER, Jean-Christophe LAFOND, Jérôme LORENZO
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Patent number: 9768482Abstract: The compact excitation module comprises two radiofrequency RF exciters and a rotary joint coupled together along a common longitudinal axis, the rotary joint comprising two distinct parts, respectively fixed and rotating around the common longitudinal axis, the two radiofrequency exciters being mounted one on each side of the rotary joint, respectively on the fixed and rotating parts, and axially coupled together by the rotary joint. The compact excitation module further comprises a rotary actuator provided with an axial transverse opening, the rotary joint being housed in the axial transverse opening of the rotary actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: THALESInventors: Jérôme Lorenzo, Pierre Bosshard, Jérôme Brossier, Benjamin Monteillet, Abdelkader Meziani
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Publication number: 20170110794Abstract: A compact antenna with a single beam comprises a main reflector, a secondary reflector, and a controlled actuator assembly acting on the secondary reflector to manage the beam aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Jérôme LORENZO, Nicolas FERRANDO, Jérôme BROSSIER, Benjamin MONTEILLET
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Patent number: 9368876Abstract: The present invention relates to an in-service reconfigurable antenna reflector comprising a rigid support and a membrane, deformable and having radio-electric reflectivity properties. According to the invention, the reflector comprises a plurality of coupling means connecting the rigid support and the membrane, comprising a first link of finger ball joint type connected to the rigid support, and a second link of finger ball joint type connected to the membrane. Each coupling means furthermore comprises a linear actuator, comprising a rotary motor and a screw-nut assembly, connected to the two links of finger ball joint type, and able to generate, in an operational configuration, a translational motion allowing the deformation of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignees: Thales, Centre National d'Etude Spatiales (CNES)Inventors: Jerome Brossier, Ludovic Schreider, Serge Depeyre, Victorien Belloeil, Leri Datashvili
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Publication number: 20160149280Abstract: The compact excitation module comprises two radiofrequency RF exciters and a rotary joint coupled together along a common longitudinal axis, the rotary joint comprising two distinct parts, respectively fixed and rotating around the common longitudinal axis, the two radiofrequency exciters being mounted one on each side of the rotary joint, respectively on the fixed and rotating parts, and axially coupled together by the rotary joint. The compact excitation module further comprises a rotary actuator provided with an axial transverse opening, the rotary joint being housed in the axial transverse opening of the rotary actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Jérôme LORENZO, Pierre BOSSHARD, Jérôme BROSSIER, Benjamin MONTEILLET, Abdelkader MEZIANI
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Patent number: 9065173Abstract: A multiple-reflector antenna for telecommunications satellites including a shaft, to which are attached at least two sub-reflectors, rotating in relation to a load-bearing structure, and a motor including a rotor able to drive the shaft in rotation, and a stator attached to the load-bearing structure, wherein the multiple-reflector antenna also includes two bearings enabling the shaft to rotate in relation to the load-bearing structure, a torsionally rigid mechanical filter placed between the shaft and the rotor, enabling the rotor to transmit the rotational movement to the shaft, and able to dampen the stresses generated by the shaft on the motor, and locking means able to hold the angular position of the shaft in relation to the load-bearing structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignees: THALES, CENTRE NATIONAL D'ETUDE SPATIALES (CNES)Inventors: Jerome Brossier, Ludovic Schreider, Serge Depeyre, Laurent Cadiergues
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Patent number: 8945674Abstract: A method for forming a protective coating containing aluminum and zirconium on the surface of a metal part. The part is put into contact with a cement made of aluminum alloy, at a treatment temperature, with an atmosphere containing an active gas which reacts with the cement to form a gaseous aluminum halide, which decomposes in contact with the part depositing metallic aluminum thereon, the active gas containing ZrOCl2 that decomposes in contact with the part depositing Zr metal thereon, and being formed by vaporizing granules of ZrOCl2 that are solid at ambient temperature. The part, the cement, and ZrOCl2 granules are then progressively heated together in a chamber from ambient temperature to the treatment temperature with a plateau at 400° C.±200° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jerome Brossier, Yannick Cadoret, Justine Menuey, Annie Pasquet
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Patent number: 8647713Abstract: A method for forming a protective coating containing aluminum on the surface of a metal part, wherein the part is contacted with a carburizer made of an aluminum alloy, at a treatment temperature and in a chamber, the atmosphere of which contains an active gas which reacts with the carburizer to form a gaseous aluminum halide, which decomposes upon contacting the part while depositing aluminum metal thereon. In the method the aluminum alloy of the carburizer includes at least one element, zirconium and/or hafnium, the active gas reacting with the carburizer to also form a halide of the reactive element which decomposes upon contacting the part while depositing the element thereon at the same time as the aluminum.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignees: SNECMA, OneraInventors: Jerome Brossier, Justine Menuey, Annie Pasquet, Serge Naveos, Marie Pierre Bacos, Pierre Josso
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Publication number: 20130271332Abstract: A multiple-reflector antenna for telecommunications satellites including a shaft, to which are attached at least two sub-reflectors, rotating in relation to a load-bearing structure, and a motor including a rotor able to drive the shaft in rotation, and a stator attached to the load-bearing structure, wherein the multiple-reflector antenna also includes two bearings enabling the shaft to rotate in relation to the load-bearing structure, a torsionally rigid mechanical filter placed between the shaft and the rotor, enabling the rotor to transmit the rotational movement to the shaft, and able to dampen the stresses generated by the shaft on the motor, and locking means able to hold the angular position of the shaft in relation to the load-bearing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicants: CENTRE NATIONAL D'ETUDE SPATIALES (CNES), THALESInventors: Jerome BROSSIER, Ludovic SCHREIDER, Serge DEPEYRE, Laurent CADIERGUES