Patents by Inventor Jean-Marie Caupain

Jean-Marie Caupain 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: 7462807
    Abstract: The invention relates to small dimension image recorders, such as an image recorder, comprising a matrix of rows and columns of photosensitive points, arranged on a chip of a generally square or rectangular form with believed corners, characterised in comprising a reading register arranged at the base of the matrix. The register is bent to follow the bevelled corners of the chip and thus comprises a horizontal piece and two oblique pieces. The sensor further comprises means (ZIn) to direct the photosensitive charges form the columns terminating opposite the beveled corners towards the stage of the reister situated in the oblique part along the beveled corners. The above is of application to intraoral dental radiological sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Atmel Grenoble
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Caupain, GĂ©rard Beal, Thierry Ligozat
  • Publication number: 20060237625
    Abstract: The invention relates to small dimension image recorders, such as an image recorder, comprising a matrix of rows and columns of photosensitive points, arranged on a chip of a generally square or rectangular form with believed corners, characterised in comprising a reading register arranged at the base of the matrix. The register is bent to follow the bevelled corners of the chip and thus comprises a horizontal piece and two oblique pieces. The sensor further comprises means (ZIn) to direct the photosensitive charges form the columns terminating opposite the beveled corners towards the stage of the reister situated in the oblique part along the beveled corners. The above is of application to intraoral dental radiological sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: Atmel Grenoble
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Caupain, Gerard Beal, Thierry Ligozat