Patents by Inventor Michel Ramus

Michel Ramus 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: 10666301
    Abstract: This multifrequency device (10) is configured to be connected via at least two conductors (121, 122) to an electricity supply grid (11). This device comprises: at least one radiofrequency module (13) comprising at least one first and one second input/output port (131, 132), which ports are able to emit and/or receive radiofrequency signals at two different frequencies; and at least two matching circuits (14, 15) that are configured to block the propagation of radiofrequency signals propagating over the conductors, each matching circuit comprising a plurality of terminals. One terminal (141, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first conductor or to the second conductor. One terminal (142, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first input/output port or to the second input/output port of the radiofrequency module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Michel Ramus, Serge Robin
  • Publication number: 20200007171
    Abstract: This multifrequency device (10) is configured to be connected via at least two conductors (121, 122) to an electricity supply grid (11). This device comprises: at least one radiofrequency module (13) comprising at least one first and one second input/output port (131, 132), which ports are able to emit and/or receive radiofrequency signals at two different frequencies; and at least two matching circuits (14, 15) that are configured to block the propagation of radiofrequency signals propagating over the conductors, each matching circuit comprising a plurality of terminals. One terminal (141, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first conductor or to the second conductor. One terminal (142, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first input/output port or to the second input/output port of the radiofrequency module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michel RAMUS, Serge ROBIN
  • Patent number: 9859933
    Abstract: A device for control by radiofrequency signals (22) of a domestic electrical appliance powered by an electrical power supply network comprising a first electrical conductor (26) and a second electrical conductor (27) for powering the device (22), a coupler (31), a radiofrequency unit (23) comprising an output and/or an input for the radiofrequency signals (28) which is linked electrically to a point of connection (33) of the coupler (31). The coupler (31) is formed by a printed transmission line (32) on a printed circuit board (29), a first end (34) of the line (32) being linked electrically to the first electrical conductor (26) of the device (22), and a second end (35) of the line (32) being linked electrically to a first reference voltage. And the point of connection (33) of the coupler (31) is disposed between the first and second ends (34, 35) of the printed transmission line (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: SOMFY SAS
    Inventor: Michel Ramus
  • Publication number: 20170310351
    Abstract: A device for control by radiofrequency signals (22) of a domestic electrical appliance powered by an electrical power supply network comprising a first electrical conductor (26) and a second electrical conductor (27) for powering the device (22), a coupler (31), a radiofrequency unit (23) comprising an output and/or an input for the radiofrequency signals (28) which is linked electrically to a point of connection (33) of the coupler (31). The coupler (31) is formed by a printed transmission line (32) on a printed circuit board (29), a first end (34) of the line (32) being linked electrically to the first electrical conductor (26) of the device (22), and a second end (35) of the line (32) being linked electrically to a first reference voltage. And the point of connection (33) of the coupler (31) is disposed between the first and second ends (34, 35) of the printed transmission line (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: SOMFY SAS
    Inventor: Michel Ramus
  • Patent number: 8044630
    Abstract: Radiofrequency device (30; 30?; 30?; 30??) controlling means for supplying at least one electrical load (14, 14?) and comprising a radiofrequency unit (11) of radiofrequency signals transmitter and/or receiver type and connected by a first conductor (9b) to the AC mains (9), wherein the radiofrequency unit comprises a radiofrequency signal output and/or input (20) connected by an HF link (19) to a first terminal (21) of a tuning circuit (17; 17?) of the radiofrequency device, this tuning circuit being: connected by a second terminal (22) to the first conductor, connected by a third terminal (23) to an electrical ground (GND) of the radiofrequency unit, furnished with means (L1, C1; L2, C3, C4) for blocking the conduction of radiofrequency signals on the first conductor between the second terminal and the third terminal, and traversed between the second terminal and the third terminal by the AC current (I-ACT) flowing in the first conductor and supplying said electrical load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Somfy SAS
    Inventor: Michel Ramus
  • Publication number: 20090258606
    Abstract: Radiofrequency device (30; 30?; 30?; 30??) controlling means for supplying at least one electrical load (14, 14?) and comprising a radiofrequency unit (11) of radiofrequency signals transmitter and/or receiver type and connected by a first conductor (9b) to the AC mains (9), wherein the radiofrequency unit comprises a radiofrequency signal output and/or input (20) connected by an HF link (19) to a first terminal (21) of a tuning circuit (17; 17?) of the radiofrequency device, this tuning circuit being: connected by a second terminal (22) to the first conductor, connected by a third terminal (23) to an electrical ground (GND) of the radiofrequency unit, furnished with means (L1, C1; L2, C3, C4) for blocking the conduction of radiofrequency signals on the first conductor between the second terminal and the third terminal, and traversed between the second terminal and the third terminal by the AC current (I-ACT) flowing in the first conductor and supplying said electrical load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Michel RAMUS
  • Publication number: 20070146157
    Abstract: The inventive method makes it possible to communicate between an order transmitter and a bi-directional order transmitter-receiver for controlling elements which ensure the security or comfort of a building. The transmission of control orders from the order transmitter to the order transmitter-receiver or from said order transmitter-receiver to other elements is carried out by means of frequency modulated radioelectric signals. Said method is characterised in that in a programming mode, the order transmitter-receiver successively activates and interrupts the emission of electric signals traditionally used for communicating in a frequency modulation mode in such a way that it is possible to transmit data to the order transmitter by means of said frequency modulated radioelectric signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Michel Ramus
  • Patent number: 7151464
    Abstract: A drive device with radiofrequency control includes a motor, a radiofrequency receiver for receiving radiofrequency signals and for controlling the motor. Electrical conductors provide power for both the motor and the radiofrequency circuit. The antenna is connected to the radiofrequency receiver and is non-galvanically electrically coupled one of the conductors at radiofrequencies. The control circuit receives radiofrequency signals directly through the antenna or via radiofrequency coupling from one of the power supply conductors. The device has increased ability to receive radiofrequency signals independent of its environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Somfy
    Inventor: Michel Ramus
  • Publication number: 20040162040
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device having a motor, a radiofrequency circuit for controlling the motor; electrical conductors for powering the motor and the radiofrequency circuit; an antenna connected to the radiofrequency circuit and electrically coupled, for the radiofrequencies, to at least one of the conductors by non-galvanic coupling. Thus, the control circuit transmits or receives radiofrequency signals directly through the antenna, or from the power supply conductors through the antenna. The device has greater ability to receive or transmit radiofrequency signals, independently of its environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Michel Ramus