Patents by Inventor Philippe Masson

Philippe Masson 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).

  • Publication number: 20150099789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treatment of a mucopolysaccharidosis with 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl-5-thio-?-D-xylopyranoside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Philippe MASSON
  • Publication number: 20140343739
    Abstract: The method of controlling a polyphase rotating electric machine, the machine operating as a generator and being linked to an electrical network (1), is of the type of those consisting in short-circuiting at least one phase winding in the event of load shedding. A short-circuit command (SAND) is generated for the phase winding when a first measurement voltage V of a voltage B+ of the network exceeds a first predetermined threshold value V1 and when a phase current (I?) in the phase winding vanishes and changes direction. The first measurement voltage V may be obtained by filtering the voltage B+ of the network with a predetermined time constant TF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEUR
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Thierry Mandion, Damien Chaumat
  • Patent number: 8862295
    Abstract: A method of controlling a supercapacitor energy storage unit (12), included in a motor vehicle micro-hybrid system, is disclosed. The storage unit is suitable for performing the functions of an alternator, starter and automatic stop-restart of the vehicle heat engine, regenerative braking and torque assistance. The energy storage unit (12) is a plurality of supercapacitor elementary cells connected in series (C1 to C10) and capable of delivering information (Vmax, Temp and DeltaV) on its internal status. The method includes various stages of: comparing a maximum elementary voltage (Vmax) with a first voltage threshold (Vmax1); comparing a temperature (Temp) with at least one temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.); and, deciding on limitations of the availability of functions of the unit when the (Vmax) information reaches threshold (Vmax1) for a predetermined duration (T) and/or when the (Temp) information reaches the temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Bruno Dessirier, Marc Ranier, Serge Newiadomy, Benoit Soucaze-Guillous, Philippe Masson, Pierre Sardat, Michaël Chemin, Jean-Claude Matt
  • Patent number: 8818592
    Abstract: A method of controlling a supercapacitor energy storage unit (12), included in a motor vehicle micro-hybrid system, is disclosed. The storage unit is suitable for performing the functions of an alternator, starter and automatic stop-restart of the vehicle heat engine, regenerative braking and torque assistance. The energy storage unit (12) is a plurality of supercapacitor elementary cells connected in series (C1 to C10) and capable of delivering information (Vmax, Temp and DeltaV) on its internal status. The method includes various stages of: comparing a temperature (Temp) with at least one temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.); and, deciding on limitations of the availability of functions of the unit when the (Temp) information reaches the temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Bruno Dessirier, Marc Ranier, Serge Newiadomy, Benoit Soucaze-Guillous, Philippe Masson, Pierre Sardat, Michaël Chemin, Jean-Claude Matt
  • Patent number: 8618829
    Abstract: The method of detecting the failure of the excitation circuit of a polyphase alternator controlled by a regulator comprises the following steps: a) electrical information (Iexc) is continuously taken from the excitation circuit (1); b) the electrical information taken in step a) is continuously compared with a predetermined threshold value (Iref); c) a logic state (LT) is continuously determined according to the result of the comparison made in step b); and d) if the logic state (LT) determined in step c) persists for a time at least equal to a predetermined delay time (6), an electrical continuity fault of said excitation circuit is signalled. This method is particularly suitable for machines having a rotor equipped with permanent magnets or having a high remanence of the magnetic circuit of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Pierret, Philippe Masson
  • Patent number: 8531856
    Abstract: The member for a synchronous rectifier bridge (14) typically includes at least first and second connection terminals (B+, P), at least one field-effect transistor (15) having source and drain electrodes (16, 17) respectively connected to the first and second terminals (B+, P), and at least one comparator for comparing at least a first voltage source having a predetermined reference voltage and at least a first voltage difference between the voltages applied to the first and second terminals (B+, P) and having an output connected to a gate electrode (21) of the transistor (15). The member (14) further includes at least one load pump (25) providing, from the applied voltages, at least one supply voltage (VH, VL), of an amplifier from said applied voltages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Vaelo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Gaël Blondel
  • Publication number: 20120161810
    Abstract: The method of detecting the failure of the excitation circuit of a polyphase alternator controlled by a regulator comprises the following steps: a) electrical information (Iexc) is continuously taken from the excitation circuit (1); b) the electrical information taken in step a) is continuously compared with a predetermined threshold value (Iref); c) a logic state (LT) is continuously determined according to the result of the comparison made in step b); and d) if the logic state (LT) determined in step c) persists for a time at least equal to a predetermined delay time (6), an electrical continuity fault of said excitation circuit is signalled. This method is particularly suitable for machines having a rotor equipped with permanent magnets or having a high remanence of the magnetic circuit of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Pierret, Philippe Masson
  • Publication number: 20120095644
    Abstract: A method of controlling a supercapacitor energy storage unit (12), included in a motor vehicle micro-hybrid system, is disclosed. The storage unit is suitable for performing the functions of an alternator, starter and automatic stop-restart of the vehicle heat engine, regenerative braking and torque assistance. The energy storage unit (12) is a plurality of supercapacitor elementary cells connected in series (C1 to C10) and capable of delivering information (Vmax, Temp and DeltaV) on its internal status. The method includes various stages of: comparing a temperature (Temp) with at least one temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.); and, deciding on limitations of the availability of functions of the unit when the (Temp) information reaches the temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Bruno Dessirier, Marc Ranier, Serge Newiadomy, Benoit Soucaze-Guillous, Philippe Masson, Pierre Sardat, Michaël Chemin, Jean-Claude Matt
  • Publication number: 20120062186
    Abstract: A method of controlling a supercapacitor energy storage unit (12), included in a motor vehicle micro-hybrid system, is disclosed. The storage unit is suitable for performing the functions of an alternator, starter and automatic stop-restart of the vehicle heat engine, regenerative braking and torque assistance. The energy storage unit (12) is a plurality of supercapacitor elementary cells connected in series (C1 to C10) and capable of delivering information (Vmax, Temp and DeltaV) on its internal status. The method includes various stages of: comparing a maximum elementary voltage (Vmax) with a first voltage threshold (Vmax1); comparing a temperature (Temp) with at least one temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.); and, deciding on limitations of the availability of functions of the unit when the (Vmax) information reaches threshold (Vmax1) for a predetermined duration (T) and/or when the (Temp) information reaches the temperature threshold (ST1=55° C., ST2=65° C. and ST3=70° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Bruno Dessirier, Marc Ranier, Serge Newiadomy, Benoit Soucazeguillous, Philippe Masson, Pierre Sardat, Michaël Chemin, Jean-Claude Matt
  • Patent number: 8107211
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a magnetic field in a rotating machine. In one embodiment, a primary winding assembly is configured to generate a rotatable magnetic field. The assembly is connected to receive multiple signals of different phases to effect field rotation. A set of secondary windings is positioned for generation of current based on magnetic coupling during the field rotation. The secondary windings include conductor capable of supporting superconducting current flow. A rotatable machine includes a stator and a rotor winding coupled for rotation with respect to the stator. The secondary windings are formed in a circuit for providing superconducting current through the rotor winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Meinke, Philippe Masson, Sasha Ishmael
  • Patent number: 8040012
    Abstract: An alternating current machine which generates a magnetic field or induces a voltage. In one embodiment the machine includes a stator and a rotor positioned about an axis. The stator includes three sets of coils, each set including at least a first pair of coil rows wired in series, with first and second members of the first pair configured to generate axial fields in opposite directions. Coil rows in the first pair of each set of coils are each arranged a different distance from the axis. A first member of the pair of the second set of coil rows is positioned between the first and second members of the pair of the first set of coil rows. The distance between the axis and the first member of the second pair of coil rows is intermediate the distances between the members of the first pair of coil rows and the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Meinke, Philippe Masson, Sasha Ishmael
  • Patent number: 7952223
    Abstract: A micro-hybrid method and device for a motor vehicle. The device comprises, in an electrical cascade connection, a rotary electric machine, an AC-to-DC converter and a DC electrical supply bus, the DC electrical supply bus being connected to the AC-to-DC converter and being suitable for being connected to the terminals of an energy storage battery supplying an electrical distribution network of the vehicle. The device also comprises large capacity energy storage means which are mounted in parallel in relation to the cascade connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electiques Moteur
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Michael Chemin
  • Publication number: 20110124899
    Abstract: The Invention relates to a method for preparing a combretastatin (A): formula (I) in the form of a base or of an addition salt with an acid, which comprises coupling, in the presence of a base and of T3P, the salt of the (Z)-amino compound of formula (II) with a doubly protected L-serine derivative of formula (III) in which PG denotes a group protecting the amine function, so as to obtain the compound of formula (Z)-(Ib): formula (IV), then deprotecting and opening the ring of (Z)-(Ib) in the presence of an acid, so as to obtain the combretastatin (A) in the form of a salt; and, optionally, adding a base, so as to obtain the combretastatin (A) in the form of a base, the salt of the (Z)-amino compound having been obtained by enrichment of the salt of the amino compound of formula (V) in (Z) isomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Marc FREDERIC, Sylviane LUTZ, Joel MALPART, Philippe MASSON, Stephane MUTTI
  • Patent number: 7872021
    Abstract: Benzenesulfonamide derivative compounds corresponding to the general formula (I): and their pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts; a process for preparation of such compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and the use of such compounds as a pharmacologically active substance, in particular in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory diseases; hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Laboratories Fournier S.A.
    Inventors: Luc Lebreton, Christine Massardier, Christine Dumas, Pierre Dodey, Philippe Masson
  • Publication number: 20100253177
    Abstract: A high temperature superconducting synchronous motor having an inductor topology that increases the air gap flux density in direct relation to motor power density by trapping flux and concentrating it in the air gap to obtain more power in the same volume or smaller volume for the same power, and whose geometry enables the induction motor to be lighter than superconducting motors without the inductor topology, the motor being positioned in a housing, and the motor comprising: a) stator means having an armature winding to provide a stator field; c) rotor means positioned within the stator field and on which is disposed at least two polygon shaped ring or coil means along the same axis to provide separated and spaced apart relationship field solenoids; c) at least four high temperature superconducting plate means disposed in alternating relationship between the ring or coil means to hold the ring or coil means together to trap magnetic field and shape flux lines; and d) cooling means to cool the superconduct
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Cesar Luongo
  • Publication number: 20100091533
    Abstract: The member for a synchronous rectifier bridge (14) typically includes at least first and second connection terminals (B+, P), at least one field-effect transistor (15) having source and drain electrodes (16, 17) respectively connected to the first and second terminals (B+, P), and at least one comparator for comparing at least a first voltage source having a predetermined reference voltage and at least a first voltage difference between the voltages applied to the first and second terminals (B+, P) and having an output connected to a gate electrode (21) of the transistor (15). The member (14) further includes at least one load pump (25) providing, from the applied voltages, at least one supply voltage (VH, VL), of an amplifier from said applied voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Gaël Blondel
  • Publication number: 20090295168
    Abstract: An alternating current machine which generates a magnetic field or induces a voltage. In one the machine includes a stator and a rotor positioned about an axis. The stator includes three sets of coils, each set including at least a first pair of coil rows wired in series, with first and second members of the first pair configured to generate axial fields in opposite directions. Coil rows in the first pair of each set of coils are each arranged a different distance from the axis. A first member of the pair of the second set of coil rows is positioned between the first and second members of the pair of the first set of coil rows. The distance between the axis and the first member of the second pair of coil rows is intermediate the distances between the members of the first pair of coil rows and the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Rainer Meinke, Philippe Masson, Sasha Ishmael
  • Publication number: 20090250999
    Abstract: A micro-hybrid method and device for a motor vehicle. The device comprises, in an electrical cascade connection, a rotary electric machine, an AC-to-DC converter and a DC electrical supply bus, the DC electrical supply bus being connected to the AC-to-DC converter and being suitable for being connected to the terminals of an energy storage battery supplying an electrical distribution network of the vehicle. The device also comprises large capacity energy storage means which are mounted in parallel in relation to the cascade connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Michael Chemin
  • Publication number: 20090085511
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a magnetic field in a rotating machine. In one embodiment, a primary winding assembly is configured to generate a rotatable magnetic field. The assembly is connected to receive multiple signals of different phases to effect field rotation. A set of secondary windings is positioned for generation of current based on magnetic coupling during the field rotation. The secondary windings include conductor capable of supporting superconducting current flow. A rotatable machine includes a stator and a rotor winding coupled for rotation with respect to the stator. The secondary windings are formed in a circuit for providing superconducting current through the rotor winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Rainer Meinke, Philippe Masson, Sasha Ishmael
  • Patent number: 7221127
    Abstract: The alternator comprises a wound rotor and a stator with a number of phases connected to a rectifier bridge equipped with switches (7) in the form of MOS type transistors, such as MOSFET type transistors, characterised in that the transistors (7) are voltage-rated to work by avalanche effect or linearly in the case of a load dump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Philippe Masson, Michaël Chemin, Thierry Mandion