Patents by Inventor Louis Duguay

Louis Duguay 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: 8025428
    Abstract: An assembly of light emitting diodes for a streetlight or the likes comprises a first board having a first matrix of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon defining a first light projection plane and at least another board having a second matrix of LEDs mounted thereon defining a second light projection plane. The other boards are mounted to the first board so as to define an angle therebetween. The LEDs can be mounted to the boards so as to independently define and angle therewith. They can also be oriented towards privileged directions. The present assembly allows providing a more uniform light distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Elumen Lighting Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Duguay, Rachid Chaffai, Christian de Varennes
  • Patent number: 7876059
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a matrix of light emitting diodes (LED) connected to an input line comprises a power converter for connecting to the matrix of LEDs and to the input line therebetween and for receiving from the input line an input current and an input voltage characterized by a shape and a frequency and for providing a direct current (D.C.) output for powering up the LEDs, yielding an operating current through the LEDs. The power converter includes a first current sensor for sensing the input current and a second current sensor for sensing the operating current. The system further comprises a controller for connecting to both the input line and to the power converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Elumen Lighting Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachid Chaffai, Louis Duguay
  • Publication number: 20100013402
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a matrix of light emitting diodes (LED) connected to an input line comprises a power converter for connecting to the matrix of LEDs and to the input line therebetween and for receiving from the input line an input current and an input voltage characterized by a shape and a frequency and for providing a direct current (D.C.) output for powering up the LEDs, yielding an operating current through the LEDs. The power converter includes a first current sensor for sensing the input current and a second current sensor for sensing the operating current. The system further comprises a controller for connecting to both the input line and to the power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Elumen Lighting Networks INC.
    Inventors: Rachid Chaffai, Louis Duguay
  • Publication number: 20080212329
    Abstract: An assembly of light emitting diodes for a streetlight or the likes comprises a first board having a first matrix of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon defining a first light projection plane and at least another board having a second matrix of LEDs mounted thereon defining a second light projection plane. The other boards are mounted to the first board so as to define an angle therebetween. The LEDs can be mounted to the boards so as to independently define and angle therewith. They can also be oriented towards privileged directions. The present assembly allows providing a more uniform light distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Louis Duguay, Rachid Chaffai, Christian de Varennes
  • Patent number: 7181517
    Abstract: The modular master control unit of the telecommunications power system communicates via a data bus with the associated modular rectifier units, distribution unit(s) and battery connection unit(s) to collect operating state information from the neuron processors of those units and store that information in a database. The master control unit also controls the operation of the associated modular units by supplying operating state information, based on values stored in the database. The user interface manager module provides local user interface control over the system by allowing the user through a local display screen and touch pad to read from and write to the database. By downloading an applet to a remote computer running a web browser, the user interface manager allows users at remote locations to perform the same control and monitor functions as a user at the local site. The applet runs within the standard browser and communicates with the user interface manager using TCP/IP protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Astec International Limited
    Inventors: Marc Iavergne, Louis Duguay, Christian de Varennes
  • Patent number: 6885879
    Abstract: A telecommunications power system includes a power bus and a battery module with a plurality of batteries. A contactor connects the batteries to the power bus. A distribution module and a plurality of rectifier modules are connected to the power bus. A plurality of loads are connected by the distribution module to the power bus. A controller disconnects the batteries using the contactor when a voltage of the batteries falls below a low voltage disconnect threshold when AC power is lost and/or the rectifier modules fail. The controller minimizes current surge and high voltage transients when the rectifier modules begin providing power and the contactor closes to reconnect the batteries to the power bus. To minimize current surge and high voltage transients, the controller lowers a voltage of the rectifier modules to the voltage of the batteries before the contactor reconnects the batteries to the power bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Astec International Limited
    Inventors: Pierre Got, Christian de Varennes, Louis Duguay
  • Patent number: 6609081
    Abstract: Processor-implemented monitor and control modules gather operating data from the rectifier units, battery connection units and power distribution units. From these data, statistical operating data are calculated and stored in a database managed by the resident processor within the power system control unit. The system expansion analysis module analyzes the statistical data in view of a set of predetermined warning and alarm threshold parameters, which may be factory specified or user settable. If an alarm or upgrade condition is detected, the system expansion analysis module generates an upgrade notification that is optionally sent in a variety of forms including local audible or on screen notification, remote alarm through network connection to a remote computer, via internet web browser and e-mail message. The system can also optionally initiate automated order processing to place orders for upgrade or expansion equipment and installation services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Astec International Limited
    Inventors: Christian de Varennes, Pierre Got, Louis Duguay
  • Patent number: 5986434
    Abstract: The DC power supply system has a separate controller connected to the AC power rectifiers via a control bus. Improved control features and modularity are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Astec International Limited
    Inventors: Steve Roy, Louis Duguay