Patents by Inventor Remi LETOUMELIN

Remi LETOUMELIN 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: 11098870
    Abstract: A lighting module for illumination and/or signalling in a motor vehicle includes a base supporting, on a first face, at least one light source that emits light rays, most of which extend along an optical axis perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first face, and a primary optical device including a receiving portion opposite at least one portion of the light source and an output face opposite the receiving portion. The lighting module has at least one arm projecting from the first face of the base and holding the primary optical device at a retaining zone positioned between the receiving portion and the output face of the primary optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Remi Letoumelin
  • Patent number: 11001193
    Abstract: A lighting module includes at least one heatsink configured to dissipate heat generated by a light source, the heatsink including at least a base and a dissipation member, the dissipation member including a series of fins projecting from the base, each fin being defined by a summit that defines the length of that fin, and by two end edges extending between the summit and the base. The lighting module is configured to pivot about two pivot axes, and the series of fins includes eccentric fins the length of which is less than the lengths of the fins at the centre of the dissipation member, at least one fin further having at least one bevel at the junction between the summit and an end edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Remi Letoumelin, Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Thibaut Menn
  • Patent number: 10670221
    Abstract: A device including at least one semiconductor component connected to an electrical connection element, the electrical connection element is attached to a heat sink and connected to a group of electrical wires, the group being linked mechanically and electrically to the electrical connection element by a single connector, the group being linked to the heat sink by holding means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Eric Mornet, Bruno Ducloux, Nadia Yacoubi, Remi Letoumelin, Jean-Claude Puente, Franck Matte, Didier Jacquemin
  • Patent number: 10663135
    Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle headlight, including at least two light sources, two optical elements, respectively configured for guiding light rays emitted by a light source, and an attachment support, against which the optical elements and the light sources are disposed. The optical elements include at least one first optical element associated with a first light source and one second optical element associated with a second light source. The light module includes a frame for retaining the optical elements on the attachment support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Remi Letoumelin
  • Patent number: 10479263
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting module for a motor vehicle, the lighting module comprising: an optical means, a support for the optical means, at least one light source housed in the lighting module. The light source is removable and includes light emitting means, a mechanical support for the light emitting means, movement means for moving the optical means, which are arranged so as to allow the optical means to be moved between a locked position for holding the light source on the support for the optical means and an unlocked position for removing the light source from the lighting module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Remi Letoumelin, Thomas Canonne
  • Publication number: 20190162380
    Abstract: A lighting module for illumination and/or signalling in a motor vehicle includes a base supporting, on a first face, at least one light source that emits light rays, most of which extend along an optical axis perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first face, and a primary optical device including a receiving portion opposite at least one portion of the light source and an output face opposite the receiving portion. The lighting module has at least one arm projecting from the first face of the base and holding the primary optical device at a retaining zone positioned between the receiving portion and the output face of the primary optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal GARIN, Stephane ANDRE, Remi LETOUMELIN
  • Publication number: 20190154224
    Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle headlight, including at least two light sources, two optical elements, respectively configured for guiding light rays emitted by a light source, and an attachment support, against which the optical elements and the light sources are disposed. The optical elements include at least one first optical element associated with a first light source and one second optical element associated with a second light source. The light module includes a frame for retaining the optical elements on the attachment support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal GARIN, Stephane Andre, Remi Letoumelin
  • Publication number: 20190039504
    Abstract: A lighting module includes at least one heatsink configured to dissipate heat generated by a light source, the heatsink including at least a base and a dissipation member, the dissipation member including a series of fins projecting from the base, each fin being defined by a summit that defines the length of that fin, and by two end edges extending between the summit and the base. The lighting module is configured to pivot about two pivot axes, and the series of fins includes eccentric fins the length of which is less than the lengths of the fins at the centre of the dissipation member, at least one fin further having at least one bevel at the junction between the summit and an end edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Remi LETOUMELIN, Pascal GARIN, Stephane ANDRE, Thibaut MENN
  • Patent number: 10124723
    Abstract: A lighting device including a plurality of light sources for illuminating an interior of a motor vehicle, a switch operating portion, switching means for detecting a contact switch operating portion and generating a signal characteristic of this contact, and a mounting support for the switch operating portion. At least one of the plurality of light sources being activated in response to the signal, and the switch operating portion being mounted on the mounting support by the switching means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Remi Letoumelin
  • Publication number: 20180118104
    Abstract: Light guide for a lighting module, notably for a motor vehicle. The light guide is designed to guide light emanating from a light source within it. The light guide includes a bent inlet portion intended to be optically coupled to the light source for injecting light into the light guide. An outlet portion is optically coupled to the inlet portion and designed to radiate all or some of the light injected into the light guide. The inlet portion has an optical element configured to radiate part of the light passing into the inlet portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Remi Letoumelin, Pierre-Louis Tassy
  • Publication number: 20170267161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting module for a motor vehicle, the lighting module comprising: an optical means, a support for the optical means, at least one light source housed in the lighting module. The light source is removable and includes light emitting means, a mechanical support for the light emitting means, movement means for moving the optical means, which are arranged so as to allow the optical means to be moved between a locked position for holding the light source on the support for the optical means and an unlocked position for removing the light source from the lighting module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Remi LETOUMELIN, Thomas CANONNE
  • Publication number: 20160185286
    Abstract: A light assembly comprising an optical device adapted to be mounted onto an air-conditioning duct of a vehicle. This optical device comprises means for fastening it to the duct, and comprises an optical guide element adapted to receive through an input face the light rays emitted by at least one light source positioned outside the duct, and to diffuse said rays through an output face directed toward the inside of the duct. Thus the optical device enables the elements of the air-conditioning duct to be interconnected, while carrying means for providing the internal illumination of this duct. The invention also relates to a vehicle equipped with an air-conditioning assembly whose ducts are internally illuminated by the optical device of the light assembly, controlled by instructions from the control module of said air-conditioning assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Philippe Cazenave, Remi Letoumelin, Nicolas Boiroux
  • Publication number: 20160167564
    Abstract: A device for fixing a lighting and/or signaling module to a structural element, including a screw assembly adapted to adjust the distance between the lighting and/or signaling module and the structural element. The screw assembly includes a screw adapted to cooperate with two nuts via two distinct screw threads, a first nut being fastened to the structural element and a second nut being fastened to the lighting and/or signaling module. The distinct screw threads have specific threads in that they are all oriented in the same direction, the threads of a first screw thread have a different pitch than the threads of the second screw thread. For one turn of the screw, the rotation of the screw generates a movement of the lighting and/or signaling module relative to the structural element that is equal to the difference between the pitches of the threads of the two screw threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Remi Letoumelin, Cyril Dubuc
  • Publication number: 20160096470
    Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle interior, comprising at least: one light source suitable for emitting light rays for the lighting of the interior, a touch interface and sensor means for detecting a contact on the touch interface and generating a signal characteristic of this contact according to which the light source is controlled, and a mounting support for the touch interface in the vehicle, wherein the touch interface is mounted on the mounting support via the sensor means. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising such a device for lighting its interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Remi Letoumelin
  • Publication number: 20160091164
    Abstract: A device including at least one semiconductor component connected to an electrical connection element, the electrical connection element is attached to a heat sink and connected to a group of electrical wires, the group being linked mechanically and electrically to the electrical connection element by a single connector, the group being linked to the heat sink by holding means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Mornet, Bruno Ducloux, Nadia Yacoubi, Remi Letoumelin, Jean-Claude Puente, Franck Matte, Didier Jacquemin
  • Patent number: 9182104
    Abstract: A lighting module comprising an elliptical collector for reflecting in the direction of an optical element a beam originating from a light source. The module comprises a screen assembled along the path of the light beam so as to form a cutoff edge. In accordance with the invention, the light source, the elliptical collector and the screen are assembled on an active surface of a support, which additionally comprises a referencing wall. Means for pressing the screen against said active surface and for pushing the front face of the screen, which comprises the cutoff edge, against said referencing wall are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Remi Letoumelin, Thomas Canonne
  • Publication number: 20140198512
    Abstract: A lighting module comprising an elliptical collector for reflecting in the direction of an optical element a beam originating from a light source. The module comprises a screen assembled along the path of the light beam so as to form a cutoff edge. In accordance with the invention, the light source, the elliptical collector and the screen are assembled on an active surface of a support, which additionally comprises a referencing wall. Means for pressing the screen against said active surface and for pushing the front face of the screen, which comprises the cutoff edge, against said referencing wall are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Remi LETOUMELIN, Thomas CANONNE
  • Publication number: 20090034279
    Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle equipped with an optical module comprising a support carrying a light source and an optical system for emitting a light beam, the optical module being mounted so as to be able to move on the headlight about a pivot axis by means of mobility means that associate means of pivotal mounting of the support on a chassis of the headlight using an actuator in relationship with at least one drive member in engagement on the support. The means of pivotal mounting of the support comprise a single articulation bearing: situated below and supporting the optical module, taking up the forces, in particular axial and radial, due to the optical module and thus separating the drive member or members of the force chains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Jonathan BLANDIN, Philippe ARLON, Olivier BON, David DORN, Remi LETOUMELIN, Herve LOUVIOT, Philippe NATCHOO, Daniel SOLEILHAVOUP