Patents by Inventor Pierre Albou

Pierre Albou 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).

  • Lighting module generating an interlacing of light strips
    Patent number: 9039259
    Abstract: A lighting module comprising at least one first lighting device and one second lighting device; the first lighting device comprises a support common to at least one first light emitter generating a first light strip and at least one second light emitter generating a second light strip. The first light emitter is arranged relative to second light emitter so as to generate a zone that is unlit by the first lighting device between the first light strip and the second light strip. The at least one second lighting device generates at least one third light strip that extends in the zone that is unlit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Benoit Reiss, Vanesa Sanchez
  • Opaque and movable element preventing solar rays from focusing in a headlamp
    Patent number: 9033560
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signaling device and method comprising an opaque element that can move between at least two positions, one of the positions interposing the opaque element between the main light source and the optical focusing device, in which the opaque element is arranged so that when it is interposed between the main light source and the optical focusing device it prevents rays originating from outside the lighting and/or signaling device from being focused, especially in a line or spot, by the optical focusing device, in order to prevent degradation of the lighting and/or signaling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Puente, Pierre Albou, Benoit Reiss
  • HEADLAMP PART COMPRISING A REFLECTING MEANS WITH A REFLECTION COEFFICIENT HIGHER THAN 90%
    Publication number: 20150043235
    Abstract: A part for an illuminating and/or signaling device of an automotive vehicle, comprising at least one body made of a polymer, at least one section of this body being able, when the part is mounted inside the illuminating device, to be exposed to rays from the sun after they have been focused by a focusing device of the illuminating device, characterized in that the section comprises a reflecting means the reflection coefficient of which is higher than 90%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Jean-Claude Puente
  • LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE WHOSE COLOR IS DIFFERENT WHEN IT IS SWITCHED ON OR SWITCHED OFF
    Publication number: 20150036370
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signaling device, especially for automotive vehicle, comprising an optical system furnished with a light source (S) configured to emit a light beam in an initial color (F1), the device furthermore comprising a glass cover (3) disposed so as to be traversed by the beam, the glass cover (3) being colored in such a way as to transmit the beam in a resulting color (F2). According to the invention the device furthermore comprises a filter configured so as to make the resulting color (F2) of beam closely similar to its initial color (F1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Vincent Godbillon, Pierre Albou
  • MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLAMP MODULE FOR ILLUMINATING THE ROAD
    Publication number: 20140321142
    Abstract: A module for a headlamp for a motor vehicle, this module comprising a concave reflector, a light source arranged in the concave region of the reflector and an exit lens exhibiting a median line on its exit surface forming a space curve, wherein the exit lens and the reflector are arranged in such a way that a light beam reflected by the reflector is directly refracted by the exit lens in such a way as to generate a beam of light for lighting the road.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Pierre Albou
  • OPTICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140301100
    Abstract: An optical device for a motor vehicle, notably a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, comprising a surface light source, wherein the device comprises a light beam shaping member which deflects first light rays of the beam emitted by one face of the surface light source, this member not deflecting second light rays of the beam emitted by the same face of the surface light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Pierre Albou
  • Headlight for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8851724
    Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle, in order to provide a cut-off light beam, comprising: a collector mirror of an ellipsoidal type with an optical axis; a source of light (S) placed in the vicinity of the inner focal point of the collector mirror; a substantially flat bender, the reflective surface of which is oriented towards the interior of the collector mirror, and has an edge which is situated in the vicinity of the other focal point of the collector mirror, and a lens, situated to the front of the collector mirror and the bender, in order to provide an image of the edge of the bender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Pierre Albou
  • Optical device for a motor vehicle including a surface light source
    Patent number: 8840290
    Abstract: An optical device for a motor vehicle comprising a surface light source emitting light rays in a first direction, wherein it comprises an optical system including first deflecting optical means that are at least locally remote from the surface light source and deflecting the light rays emitted in the first direction, in a second direction different from the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Gasquet, Pierre Albou, Christophe Dubosc, Antoine De Lamberterie, Marc Brassier, Vincent Godbillon, Vanesa Sanchez
  • ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140214272
    Abstract: An assembly for a motor vehicle, this assembly comprising at least a visible element at least partially visible from the outside of the motor vehicle when the visible element is installed on the motor vehicle, the visible element being able to present selectively at least a first appearance and a second appearances, these first and second appearances being able to remain in the absence of the input of energy, notable of electrical energy, to the visible element, the visible element being arranged to provoke the transition from the first appearance to the second appearance in the response to a command; and an actuator arranged to send the command to provoke the transition from the first appearance to the second appearance of the visible element, the actuator being able to be used, in normal usage, outside the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Pierre ALBOU, Jean-Claude PUENTE
  • Vehicle headlamp control device and method
    Patent number: 8761997
    Abstract: A method for controlling at least one component of a motor vehicle provided with energy storage means. The method comprises the steps of determination of an energy reserve value of the vehicle; evaluation of at least one critical energy autonomy threshold; and comparison of the energy reserve value with at least one critical autonomy threshold so as to deduce therefrom a setpoint signal for controlling the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Martin Grimm, Pierre Albou
  • Motor vehicle part
    Patent number: 8749873
    Abstract: A motor vehicle part having at least one portion visible from the outside of the part, characterized in that the portion is at least partly covered with an electronic ink suitable for forming a pattern on the portion. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing such a part and a method for manufacturing a subassembly incorporating this part. Another embodiment relates to a set of parts, a marking assembly, an optical unit and a vehicle comprising such a part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Jean-Claude Puente
  • Lighting or signaling device with a moveable daytime element
    Patent number: 8690401
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signalling device arranged so as to provide at least a first photometric function and a second photometric function, wherein the device comprises at least one moveable element on which at least the first photometric function is installed and the movement of which is subject to the operation of the second photometric function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Malik Bakacha, Jean-Claude Puente, Pierre Albou
  • LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE COMPONENT FOR AUTOMOBILE VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20140085915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting and/or signaling device component for automobile vehicles, comprising a material containing polymer(s) wherein this material locally exhibits, on one face, a region of enhanced reticulation over a superficial thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: PIerre Albou, Marc Brassier, Jean-Claude Puente, Malik Bakacha
  • Lighting module for headlamp of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8651716
    Abstract: A lighting module having a flat light emitter, a reflector (R1) determined so as to create, in a plane comprising the emitter, a hot spot (S) limited by a control curve (A) contained in the plane comprising the first emitter and constituting the front or rear edge of the spot and a lens (L) determined and arranged with the reflector so as to form the first cutoff beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Vanesa Sanchez
  • AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE OPTICAL DEVICE HAVING DIOPTRIC ELEMENTS INTEGRATED INTO THE LIGHT DUCT
    Publication number: 20140003071
    Abstract: An optical device of an automotive vehicle comprises a first luminous source and a light duct designed to conduct light originating from the luminous source in the form of a beam with substantially parallel rays. The light duct comprises a rear face forming at least one reflecting facet designed to return some of the beam substantially along an optical axis (E) of the light duct. It also comprises a front face fashioned as at least one dioptric element associated optically with each reflecting facet and through which the light exits the light duct after return by the associated reflecting facet. Each dioptric element is configured so as to be stigmatic between a point in the substance of the light duct situated in immediate proximity to the center (Oi) of the associated reflecting facet and a point situated at infinity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Antoine de Lamberterie, Pierre Albou, Jean-Claude Puente
  • MOTOR VEHICLE PART
    Publication number: 20130077153
    Abstract: A motor vehicle part having at least one portion visible from the outside of the part, characterized in that the portion is at least partly covered with an electronic ink suitable for forming a pattern on the portion. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing such a part and a method for manufacturing a subassembly incorporating this part. Another embodiment relates to a set of parts, a marking assembly, an optical unit and a vehicle comprising such a part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Jean-Claude Puente
  • Lighting devices, particularly with light-emitting diodes, able to generate an adaptative light beam
    Patent number: 8398278
    Abstract: A lighting device comprising a support for optical modules able to make a rotation movement, comprising a first optical module able to generate a light beam exhibiting a cutoff of the dipped beam type; a second optical module able to generate a light beam exhibiting a substantially L-shaped cutoff; the first optical module and the second optical module of the first lighting device being disposed on the optical module support able to make a rotation movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Vanesa Sanchez, Jonathan Blandin
  • HEADLIGHT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130058117
    Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle, in order to provide a cut-off light beam, comprising: a collector mirror of an ellipsoidal type with an optical axis; a source of light (S) placed in the vicinity of the inner focal point of the collector mirror; a substantially flat bender, the reflective surface of which is oriented towards the interior of the collector mirror, and has an edge which is situated in the vicinity of the other focal point of the collector mirror, and a lens, situated to the front of the collector mirror and the bender, in order to provide an image of the edge of the bender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Pierre Albou
  • Lighting module perfected for motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8388203
    Abstract: A lighting module giving a cut light beam, including a concave reflector, at least one light source (S) arranged in the concavity of the reflector, and a lens situated in front of the reflector which is associated with a bender, the top side of which is reflecting. The bender has an edge of front end such as to form the cut in the light beam; the front edge of the bender is formed by a flat curve of variable curvature, the curve in a point (M) being a continuous function of the lateral coordinate (x) of this point. The reflector is determined to transform the wave surface originating from the source into a wave surface leading to the curve of variable curvature of the edge of the bender, and lens is determined to give an image to infinite from point (M) of edge of the bender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Pierre Albou
  • OPTICAL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE
    Publication number: 20130039087
    Abstract: An optical device for a motor vehicle comprising a surface light source emitting light rays in a first direction, wherein it comprises an optical system including first deflecting optical means that are at least locally remote from the surface light source and deflecting the light rays emitted in the first direction, in a second direction different from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Gasquet, Pierre Albou, Christophe Dubosc, Antoine De Lamberterie, Marc Brassier, Vincent Godbillon, Vanesa Sanchez